Eladia’s Kids – Quality childcare and preschool education for children aged 6 months through 5 years

Eladia’s Kids: Where Kids Are Free To Be! – (718) 230-7560 – 254 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217

Directors & Educators

Eladia Causil-Rodriguez Founder and Owner. Eladia is also site director for both Flatbush locations. “Children under our care learn how to express themselves, work successfully in groups, overcome challenges and naturally question and explore the world around them while achieving academic excellence. The kind of stimulation that our children experience makes their primary journey through school unforgettable, exciting and fun. Every child is a book. Each chapter is fascinating – filled with mystery and surprise. We are here just to help them turn the pages.”

Directors

Diana Sparkle Executive Site Director. Diana is Eladia’s youngest child, and joined Eladia’s Kids in 2005. She studied at NYU and has extensive experience as an Executive Coach. She is the site director of the 5th Avenue School in Park Slope for the past five years, and is accountable for staff training and development. Diana’s passion is to have each and every staff member and child live to fulfill their greatest potential. She’s a real ‘people’s person’ and a master of coaching people no matter what their age. “I believe that every person deserves to be their best.”

Peggy Rodriguez Executive Site Director. Peggy is Eladia’s second child and is the site director for the infant/toddler school on Flatbush Avenue. She studied at SUNY Purchase and is responsible for such creative ideas such as the Eladia’s Kids Slumber Parties. “I absolutely love working with children. I love watching them grow and learn. It’s magical to see a child take their first steps or say their first words. Nothing gives me greater joy than to be there to help them celebrate these milestones. Eladia’s Kids provides the perfect environment for their growth and development. I’m incredibly proud of what my mother has created as well as my family’s commitment to early childhood education.”


Sarah Valk Administrative Director. Sarah is Eladia’s daughter-in-law and is married to Eladia’s son George. She is a Dutch national and holds a Masters’ degree in Contemporary History, specializing in International Organizations. After working for the United Nations and various international non-profit organizations, she found a new challenge in spearheading Eladia’s Kids domestic operations and streamlining Eladia’s Kids administrative office. “I love the variety, the pace and environment of Eladia’s Kids. And there is the added benefit of being with those beautiful children who allow you to see the world for the first time.”

Max de Weerd Associate Site Director. Max is the most recent addition to the team, and is married to Eladia’s daughter Diana. Max holds a Bachelors degree in Communications from his native country The Netherlands. His previous work experience includes being a team manager for a large telecom company, and policy advisor for the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. “I’m committed to people and organizations being acknowledged for who they really are and supporting them in contributing their best to the world. This is what I see Eladia’s Kids provides for children, and I’m excited to be a part of it.”

George Causil Director of Admissions and school photographer. George is Eladia’s oldest child and only son. He studied at The Juilliard School in NYC, and has been with Eladia’s Kids since it’s expansion in 2006. “Eladia’s Kids provides something essential to early childhood education. You can see this reflected not only in our philosophy but also in something as simple as our logo where you see children of diverse backgrounds holding hands around the world.  This is not arbitrary nor is it about being politically correct. It’s about accurately reflecting the world we live in, and the importance of  teaching children how to positively relate to one another and their environment.”

Teachers

Adena Moskovic is the head teacher for the 5th Avenue preschool. She joined Eladia’s Kids in 2006 after obtaining a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education from Brooklyn College. While teaching at Eladia’s Kids, she obtained her Masters degree in Literacy from St. John’s University. Adena is passionate about the growth and development of young children and is what we call ‘a natural born teacher’. She is also the proud mother of a beautiful baby girl who is currently enrolled at Eladia’s Kids.

Grazia Vavalle is the head teacher of the Eladia’s Kids preschool on Flatbush Avenue, and has been with Eladia’s Kids for over two years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Saint Joseph’s College, and will obtain her Master’s degree in Education in 2011. Grazia loves working with young children and is passionate about making a difference in a child’s life. “I love teaching because seeing a smile on a child’s face makes it all worthwhile.”

Jenna Krong is a teacher at the preschool on Flatbush Avenue. Like so many she came to New York to follow her dream of teaching young children. Jenna now translates that dream into her every day teaching and supports all her student in taking the first steps towards realizing their own dreams. Jenna graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Arizona State University in May 2010.“In Kindergarten I dreamed of one day becoming a teacher and I still have that “sparkle” in my eyes. ”

Tamisha Marshall teaches in the infant room at the 5th Avenue School, and has been with Eladia’s Kids for three and a half years. She has worked with children since she started volunteering in daycare centers when she was in high school. Tamisha earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Hobart and Smith Colleges. She is passionate about each child having an equal opportunity and the best possible education available to them. She loves watching children grow and learn new things so quickly. “I leave my job satisfied when I see a child smile.”

Marla St. Hillaire is the teacher in the Toddler room at the 5th Avenue School. She has known that she wanted to teach since she was a little girl. “I used to line up my shoes in a row and pretend they were the children in my class.” Marla is committed to providing an environment in which children can learn and excel. She has done so at Eladia’s Kids for two years. Marla studied at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, where she earned an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education.

Vanessa Obando Perez has worked with Eladia’s Kids for over three years. She is from Colombia, South America and is our Spanish teacher for the Infant/Toddler school on Flatbush Avenue. She is accountable for speaking Spanish to the children all day. When asked what she loves about her job: “Yo quiero todo! Lo que adoro más acerca de enseñar a los niños es la atmósfera y las personas con que trabajo. Por supuesto adoro a los niños, pero lo que es maravilloso es la diversión que tengo con los otros maestros como compartimos en la alegría y el desarrollo de cada niño en Eladia’s Kids. ”

Darshanie Puran has been a teacher with Eladia’s Kids for over three years. She currently works with the toddlers at the 5th Avenue school. “I love being around kids – they make me happy and I make them happy.”

Delcina Nettles teaches the toddler school on Flatbush Avenue. “I love guiding the children through their day to day life. It is great to see them learn and know they are learning from me.”

Vanessa Williams is a  teacher in the infant room at 5th Avenue. “I love reading books to the kids and helping them learn.”


Drita Beskovic is a teacher with at the Flatbush Avenue preschool. Drita is a mother of four and joined the Eladia’s Kids staff over a year ago. “I love working with children. I have four of my own and know how important it is for a parent to be able to trust the school and staff they leave their children with. This more than anything is what I truly admire and respect about Eladia’s Kids. Your can trust everyone here from the directors to the head teachers and the TAs.”











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