Faculty & Staff
Who We AreNurture curious minds and create a caring community where every child thrives.
Only the BEst
We Know How to Make Learning Fun For Kids
As a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited school, we are committed to providing a high-quality early learning experience built on excellence and care.
Our teachers and assistants have backgrounds in early childhood education or related fields and are dedicated to supporting each child’s development while building strong partnerships with families.
Head of school
Ginger Liess
With over 20 years of experience, Ginger Liess brings strong leadership and a deep understanding of early childhood education to our school community.
A Word
From Our Head of School
At Shenker Academy, I believe every child deserves a nurturing environment where they feel supported, inspired, and excited to learn. I am passionate about fostering meaningful early learning experiences, supporting our teachers, and building strong connections with our families as we continue to grow together.
“Every child deserves an environment where they can explore, wonder, and grow into their best self—academically, socially, and emotionally.”
– Ginger Liess
Faculty & Staff
Office Administration
Our office administration team supports daily operations by assisting families, coordinating communication, and ensuring the school runs smoothly.
Tiffany Wilson
Admissions Director
Paola Borders
Licensing Director
Melissa Rogers
Accounting Administrator
Cinthia Willbanks
Health Services Coordinator
Darielle-Joy Rios
Marketing & Media Coordinator
Wendy Rangel
Office Administrator
Genesis Guzman
Office Administrator
Faculty & Staff
Lead Teachers
Our lead teachers guide classroom learning, support their teams, and create engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences for every child.
Sheryl Davis
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Claudia Bernal
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Karina Salas-Duran
3's Lead Teacher
Mercedes Varela
2's Lead Teacher
Debora Estenos-Deutch
Infants Lead Teacher
Betzy Rangel
Transition-Kinder Lead Teacher
Patrisha Hilton
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Samantha Orlando
3's Lead Teacher
Katelynn Burgees
Transitional Toddler Lead Teacher
Shasta Pyne
Infants Lead Teacher
Mariyah Betancourt
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Kenna Krogg
3's Lead Teacher
Peta Porotesano
2's Lead Teacher
Yesenia Cordova-Salas
1's Lead Teacher
Christina Gamboa
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Diblas Hernanadez
3's Lead Teacher
Martha Mercado-Bernal
2's Lead Teacher
Samantha Law
1's Lead Teacher
Faculty & Staff
Assistant Teachers
Our assistant teachers support classroom routines, assist with instruction, and help create a nurturing environment.
Andreas Haas
Kindergarten Assist. Teacher
Kailena Needham
Pre-Kinder Assistant Teacher
Thuy Trinh
3's Assistant Teacher
Britney Rincon Eufracio
2's Assistant Teacher
Jorica Siobal
1's Assistant Teacher
Marilyn Leyson
Infants Assistant Teacher
Alexis Barry
Summer 1st Grade Assist. Teacher
DeAnna Calloway
Transit-Kinder Assist. Teacher
Maryann Bounds
Pre-Kinder Assistant Teacher
Brisa Gutierrez Espino
3's Assistant Teacher
Melodia Gonzalez
2's Assistant Teacher
Angelina Pedro Marcos
1's Assistant Teacher
Claudia Hincapie
Infants Assistant Teacher
Karym Carrillo
Pre-Kinder Assistant Teacher
Jerrie Ortiz
Pre-Kinder Assistant Teacher
TaVeonna Smith
2's Assistant Teacher
Kimberly Beck
2's Assistant Teacher
Kenia Hernandez-Gudino
Transit-Toddler Assist. Teacher
Laura Calderron Cerezo
Infants Assistant Teacher
Gisselle Solis
Pre-Kinder Assistant Teacher
Michelle Ramos Herrera
3's Assistant Teacher
Ashley Hernandez
2's Assistant Teacher
Alexa Trujilo
1's Assistant Teacher
Michelle Duran
Transit-Toddler Assist. Teacher
Nicole De Jesus
Infants Assistant Teacher
Maria Sandoval Flores
Pre-Kinder Assistant Teacher
Adriana Martin
3's Assistant Teacher
Jennifer Esquivel
2's Assistant Teacher
Nashalee Garcia
1's Assistant Teacher
Josselin Zamora
Transit-Toddler Assist. Teacher
Sarah Newman
Infants Assistant Teacher
Faculty & Staff
Floaters & Breakers
Our floaters support classrooms throughout the day, stepping in where needed to keep routines running smoothly.
Anabel Zaragoza
Support Staff / Health Assist.
Zariya Jones
Support Staff
Milder Garcia Bermudez
Support Staff
Michelle Barrera
Support Staff
Boshra Isreal
Support Staff
Chabely Bautista
Support Staff
Leigh Govea
Support Staff
Emma Moreno
Support Staff
Sarah Kelfer
Support Staff
Maria Altuve
Support Staff
Anna Bracamontes
Support Staff
Dulce Ayala
Support Staff
Gabriela Lopez
Support Staff
Kim Rojas
Support Staff
Ansya Aguirre
Support Staff
Elizabeth Ramos Herrera
Support Staff
Faculty & Staff
Specialists
Our specialists enrich learning through language and music, helping children explore creativity, expression, and new ways to communicate.
Shannon Osborne
Sign Language Teacher
Andreas Haas
Music Teacher
Sharon Beeman
Hebrew Teacher
Adriana "Abu" Bengoechea
Spanish Teacher
Students
School programs
Faculty
Years Established
Get In Touch
Location: 9001 Hillpointe Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89134
Telephone: (702) 255-5437
Email: execadmin@shenkeracademy.com
School Hours: M-F: 7am – 6pm
Non-Discrimination Policy
Shenker Academy is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We promote equal opportunity in all aspects of enrollment, employment, and school activities, and strive to create a respectful community where every individual is valued.
Faculty & Staff
Who We AreNurture curious minds and
create a caring community
where every child thrives.
Only the BEst
We Know How to Make Learning Fun For Kids
As a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited school, we are committed to providing a high-quality early learning experience built on excellence and care.
Our teachers and assistants have backgrounds in early childhood education or related fields and are dedicated to supporting each child’s development while building strong partnerships with families.
Head Of School
Ginger Liess
With over 20 years of experience, Ginger Liess brings strong leadership and a deep understanding of early childhood education to our school community.
A Word
From Our Head
of School
At Shenker Academy, I believe every child deserves a nurturing environment where they feel supported, inspired, and excited to learn. I am passionate about fostering meaningful early learning experiences, supporting our teachers, and building strong connections with our families as we continue to grow together.
“Every child deserves an environment where they can explore, wonder, and grow into their best self—academically, socially, and emotionally.”
– Ginger Liess
Faculty & Staff
Office Administration
Our office administration team supports daily operations by assisting families, coordinating communication, and ensuring the school runs smoothly.
Tiffany Wilson
Admissions Director
Paola Borders
Licensing Director
Melissa Rogers
Accounting Administrator
Cinthia Willbanks
Health Services Coordinator
Darielle-Joy Rios
Marketing & Media Coordinator
Wendy Rangel
Office Administrator
Genesis Guzman
Office Administrator
Faculty & Staff
Lead Teachers
Our lead teachers guide classroom learning, support their teams, and create engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences for every child.
Sheryl Davis
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Mariyah Betancourt
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Claudia Bernal
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Kenna Krogg
3's Lead Teacher
Karina Salas-Duran
3's Lead Teacher
Peta Porotesano
2's Lead Teacher
Mercedes Varela
2's Lead Teacher
Yesenia Cordova-Salas
1's Lead Teacher
Betzy Rangel
Transition-Kinder Lead Teacher
Christina Gamboa
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Patrisha Hilton
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Diblas Hernanadez
3's Lead Teacher
Samantha Orlando
3's Lead Teacher
Martha Mercado-Bernal
2's Lead Teacher
Samantha Law
1's Lead Teacher
Katelynn Burgees
Transitional Toddler Lead Teacher
Debora Estenos-Deutch
Infants Lead Teacher
Shasta Pyne
Infants Lead Teacher
Faculty & Staff
Assistant Teachers
Our assistant teachers support classroom routines, assist with instruction, and help create a nurturing environment.
Andreas Haas
Kindergarten Assist. Teacher
DeAnna Calloway
Transition-Kinder Assist. Teacher
Karym Carrillo
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Gisselle Solis
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Maria Sandoval Flores
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Kailena Needham
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Maryann Bounds
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Jerrie Ortiz
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Michelle Ramos Herrera
3's Assistant Teacher
Adriana Martin
3's Assistant Teacher
Thuy Trinh
3's Assistant Teacher
Brisa Gutierrez Espino
3's Assistant Teacher
TaVeonna Smith
2's Assistant Teacher
Ashley Hernandez
2's Assistant Teacher
Jennifer Esquivel
2's Assistant Teacher
Britney Rincon Eufracio
2's Assistant Teacher
Melodia Gonzalez
2's Assistant Teacher
Kimberly Beck
2's Assistant Teacher
Alexa Trujilo
1's Assistant Teacher
Nashalee Garcia
1's Assistant Teacher
Angelina Pedro Marcos
1's Assistant Teacher
Jorica Siobal
1's Assistant Teacher
Kenia Hernandez-Gudino
Transit-Toddler Assist. Teacher
Michelle Duran
Transit-Toddler Assist. Teacher
Josselin Zamora
Transit-Toddler Assist. Teacher
Marilyn Leyson
Infants Assistant Teacher
Claudia Hincapie
Infants Assistant Teacher
Laura Calderron Cerezo
Infants Assistant Teacher
Nicole De Jesus
Infants Assistant Teacher
Sarah Newman
Infants Assistant Teacher
Alexis Barry
Summer 1st Grade Assist. Teacher
Faculty & Staff
Floaters & Breakers
Our floaters support classrooms throughout the day, stepping in where needed to keep routines running smoothly.
Anabel Zaragoza
Support Staff / Health Assistant
Boshra Isreal
Support Staff
Anna Bracamontes
Support Staff
Zariya Jones
Support Staff
Sarah Kelfer
Support Staff
Milder Garcia Bermudez
Support Staff
Ansya Aguirre
Support Staff
Emma Moreno
Support Staff
Kim Rojas
Support Staff
Chabely Bautista
Support Staff
Dulce Ayala
Support Staff
Leigh Govea
Support Staff
Elizabeth Ramos Herrera
Support Staff
Gabriela Lopez
Support Staff
Maria Altuve
Support Staff
Michelle Barrera
Support Staff
Faculty & Staff
Specialists
Our specialists enrich learning through language and music, helping children explore creativity, expression, and new ways to communicate.
Shannon Osborne
Sign Language Teacher
Andreas Haas
Music Teacher
Sharon Beeman
Hebrew Teacher
Adriana "Abu" Bengoechea
Spanish Teacher
Students
School programs
Faculty
Years Established
Get In Touch
Location:
9001 Hillpointe Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89134
Telephone:
(702) 255-5437
Email:
execadmin@shenkeracademy.com
School Hours:
M-F: 7am – 6pm
Non-Discrimination Policy
Shenker Academy is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We promote equal opportunity in all aspects of enrollment, employment, and school activities, and strive to create a respectful community where every individual is valued.