Meet Our Team

Brooklyn Heights Location

Renata Flider

Owner & Founder
About Renata
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I was born in Odessa, Ukraine and came to New York when I was six years old. I attended Hunter college and earned a dual Masters in Education and Special Education before entering the field as a teacher and a child therapist. After growing as an educator, I...

Ashlie Labarriere

Director
About Ashlie
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With a New York State teaching certification and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Brooklyn College, I offer a blend of five years of classroom teaching experience and three years of educational director experience.

Melissa Nascimento

Director
About Melissa
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I am overjoyed to be an anchor amongst the Kinder Prep Montessori team! I have been dedicated to Early Childhood Education for seventeen years, with a Masters degree in Childhood Education, and NYS professional certification.

Mayiya Ponce

Assistant Director
About Mayiya
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Hello, my name is Mayiya Ponce, and it brings me great joy to be a part of the dedicated team at Kinder Prep. With more than three years of dedicated service in the field of Early Childhood Education, I embarked on my journey by nurturing children aged 1 to 3 years old.

Lorena Barragan

Administrator
About Lorena
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My name is Lorena Barragán, I’m from the country of Colombia. I love New York City and being a part of this community. I am a Psychologist graduated from El Bosque University, with an additional specialty in Educational Psychology

Dasha Zhezhu

Teacher
About Dasha
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My name is Daria Zhezhu, and it is with immense enthusiasm that I introduce myself as the lead teacher of the "Cardinals class" at Kinder Prep Montessori. Hailing from the picturesque country of Ukraine, I bring a diverse range of experiences and a passion for nurturing young minds.

Claudia Amador

Teacher
About Claudia
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My name is Claudia Amador and I am from the country of Venezuela. Working with babies and children brings me lots of joy, as I get to creatively express myself with our little learners.

Diana Hrynyshyn

Teacher
About Diana
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My name is Diana Hrynyshyn, and I'm a teacher for young children from Ukraine who brought my creativity and energy to the United States. With a master's degree in Early Childhood, I've spent 5 years working with kids, and it brings me joy to help them grow.

Rahman Ross

Teacher
About Rahman
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I'm a certified Teacher Assistant and a professional Child Care Provider for the last ten years. This fall I'll be continuing my education in Early Childhood Education at Brooklyn College. I have three amazing...

Viktoria Ivanchenko

Teacher
About Viktoria
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Hello, I'm Viktoriia, a passionate and experienced kindergarten teacher with eight wonderful years of working closely with children in Ukraine, China, and the United States.

Mira Gonzalez

Teacher
About Mira
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Hello everyone! My name is Mira and I really love and enjoy teaching 3K! I was born and raised in New York and I would not have it any other way. During my free time, I enjoy relaxing with a book, watching movies, and enjoying the fresh air.

Lourdes Juarez

Teacher
About Lourdes
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My name is Lourdes Juarez and I am from the country of Argentina. I am a passionate individual who believes in supporting development and achievement through love, attention, and understanding.

Crystal Martinez

Teacher
About Crystal
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Hello Parents! My name is Crystal Martinez, I am Mexican American, born and raised in Brooklyn NY. I have a degree in Criminal Justice, and I am currently working on getting a bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration.

Elene Tamarashvili

Teacher
About Elene
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My name is Elene Tamarashvili and I am from the country of Georgia. I believe in supporting development and achievement through love, attention, and understanding.

Nicole Ponce

Assistant Teacher
About Nicole
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Nicole Ponce is a dedicated and experienced infant teacher assistant with a passion for early childhood education. With six years of experience working with infants at multiple daycare centers, Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.

Williamsburg Location

Renata Flider

Owner & Founder
About Renata
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I was born in Odessa, Ukraine and came to New York when I was six years old. I attended Hunter college and earned a dual Masters in Education and Special Education before entering the field as a teacher and a child therapist. After growing as an educator, I...

Victoria Wallak

Director
About Victoria
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I have been working in childcare for more than ten years with children from the ages of 3 months to 5 years old while also going to school to continue my education in Elementary and Early Childhood Education with a minor in Psychology. From an early age I knew I....

Accalia Frey

Director
About Accalia
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My name is Accalia Frey, and I will be the new Co-Director working side by side with Ms. Victoria at Kinder Prep Williamsburg. I have always been passionate about education and found my love for teaching while teaching young people how to swim.

Jerika Figueroa

Teacher
About Jerika
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I have been a caregiver and educator for twenty-one years ranging from infant care to fifth grade. I am a mother and grandmother and have always had a passion for teaching and nurturing very young children. I am certified and have a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education and...

Andrea Yarala

Teacher
About Andrea
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Hi there! I’m Ms. Andrea , and I’m thrilled to be part of the teaching team in the Ducklings Classroom. Originally from Colombia, I’ve had the joy of working with children for many years, starting my adventure at the Bridge Park location.

Liubov Pasichna

Teacher
About Liubov
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Hello! I’m Luibov, and I’m delighted to join the team as an infant teacher. Originally from Ukraine, I hold a degree in Philology, which has given me a profound appreciation for language and communication. Though my academic background is in Philology, my passion for early childhood education has led me to focus on nurturing and supporting infants.

Madlena Korkeliia

Teacher
About Madlena
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Hello, I'm Madelina, and I'm thrilled to be the Infant Teacher at Kinder Prep! My journey in early childhood education began back in Ukraine, where I found my true passion for teaching. I discovered the joy of nurturing young minds and helping them grow and develop in those early years.

Karen Natalia

Teacher
About Karen
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My name is Ms. Natalia and it is with such pleasure to introduce myself as a new addition to the Chicks classroom. I am thrilled to be here with you all to embark on this exciting journey together. It brings me immense joy to be a part of your child’s earliest moments and milestones.

Maria Uzhca

Teacher
About Maria
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Hi there! My name is Maria. I was born in Ecuador, but my heart and life are firmly rooted in New York City.

Ashley Rosario

Teacher
About Ashley
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Hello, my name is Ashley Rosario and I am the lead teacher of our older two-year-old program at Kinder prep. I have been working and facilitating as a preschool teacher for over five years.

Karina Bashkirova

Teacher
About Karina
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I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been promoted to co-lead teacher in the Ducklings classroom! Many of you already know me from my time as the assistant teacher over the past two years. It’s been an incredible journey of growth and learning, and I’m excited to take on this new role. Originally from Ukraine, I’m fluent in English, which helps me connect with both children and parents. I’ve loved building strong relationships with our students and watching them thrive in our classroom.

Maryna Paniushyna

Assistant Teacher
About Maryna
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Hi, my name is Maryna, and I’m excited to join the team as the new assistant teacher! Originally from Ukraine, I bring a deep passion for early childhood education and a wealth of experience to this role. My background in early childhood education, combined with my fluency in English, has allowed me to make meaningful contributions both in Ukraine and here in the U.S.

Marianna Melnyk

Assistant Teacher
About Mariana
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Hi, I’m Ms. Mariana, and I’m excited to join theWilliamsburg team as an assistant teacher! With five years of valuable experience specializing in working with toddlers, including time spent at our Bridge Park location, I’ve developed a strong ability to support young children’s development through engaging activities designed by lead teachers.

Alla Zhornik

Assistant Teacher
About Alla
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Hello! I’m Alla. I have been part of the Kinder Prep Montessori team for over two years. Originally from Ukraine, I have experience working as both a nanny and a teacher in my homeland.

Iryna Genega

Assistant Teacher
About Iryna
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Greetings! I'm Iryna, an Assistant in the Infant Classroom. I've been part of the Kinder Prep family for several years and have enjoyed working with children of various ages.

Inna Katerynchuck

Assistant Teacher
About Inna
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I’m Ms. Inna, and I’m thrilled to be a teacher in the toddler classroom at Kinder Prep, where I have been for nearly two years. Hailing from Ukraine, I take great joy in sharing my culture with my students while fostering a warm and nurturing atmosphere.

Sofiia Sonikidi

Assistant Teacher
About Sofiia
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Hi! I’m Sofia Sondiki, and I’m thrilled to be an Infant Room Assistant Teacher. I have a deep love for working with infants and enjoy creating a warm and nurturing environment for them to explore and learn.

Sofia Skripko

Assistant Teacher
About Sofia
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A passionate young teacher with a background in art, I discovered my true calling in early childhood education.

Valentina Jimenez

Assistant Teacher
About Valentina
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Hola! my name is Valentina I was Born and raised in Colombia, I have always been passionate about cheerleading, a sport I pursued for 18 years.

Natalya Sokyrko

Assistant Teacher
About Natalya
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Hello! My name is Natalya. Although I am educated as a pharmacist, my passion for children has led me to work closely with them throughout my career.