Faculty & Staff
Our teachers and assistants have a CDA, AA, BS, BA, or MA degrees in the Early Childhood Field or a related field. Shenker Academy hires professional faculty members who are dedicated to the school mission and passionate about early childhood education and about their personal growth.
We are certified by the State of Nevada Preschool Licensing Department, Nevada Department of Education, SNHD, Office of State Fire Marshal, Department of Building & Safety, OSHA, and accredited by the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Office Administration
Head of School
Candace Mapp
She began her career teaching K-8 in the Clark County School District, serving as both a grade-level and department chair. Later, she worked in Nye County as an Instructional Coach, Special Education Teacher, and 4th Grade Teacher, earning Master’s Degrees in Special Education and Educational Leadership.
In 2021, Candace became Administrator at Mt. Charleston Elementary School, providing professional development and managing grants. In 2024, she was appointed Director of Curriculum & Instruction for Nye County, overseeing PreK-5 strategic planning, PLC facilitation, and grant-supported programs like NV Ready PreK.
Beyond the classroom, Candace has been a cheerleading coach, founding member of Pioneer Territory CASA, and certified Google Educator. She has served in leadership roles for CASA and teaches PreK curriculum through Southern Utah University. A graduate of the P3 Leadership program, Candace is dedicated to empowering children through high-quality education and playful learning.
Paola Borders
Curriculum & Licensing Director
Casey Luna
Admissions Director
Melissa Rogers
Accounting Administrator
Hannah Flippo
Curriculum Coordinator
Office Support
Cinthia Wilbanks
Executive Admin
Wendy Rangel
Executive Admin
Kristina McLaughlin
Enrichment & Support
Lead Teachers
Kindergarten
Sheryl Davis-Haas
Pre-Kindergarten
Chloe Young
Pre-Kindergarten
Tiffany Wilson
Pre-Kindergarten
Betzy Rangel
3's Lead Teacher
Brittney Ganir
3's Lead Teacher
Adriana Martin
Pre-Kindergarten
Kennady Krogg
Pre-Kindergarten
Anabel Zaragoza
3's Lead Teacher
Aleah Lasker
3's Lead Teacher
Maria Perez
2's Lead Teacher
Madeline Hernandez
2's Lead Teacher
Karina Salas Duran
2's Lead Teacher
Peta Porotesano
2's Lead Teacher
Shelby Clemente
18-Month Teacher
Christina Gamboa
18-Month Teacher
Diblas Hernandez
12-Month Teacher
Lisbeht Barrera
Infants Teacher
Debora Estenos-Deutch
Specialists
Shannon Osborne
Sign Language Teacher
Andreas Haas
Music Teacher
Sharon Beeman
Hebrew Teacher
Adriana "Abu" Bengoechea
Spanish Teacher
Assistant Teachers
Andreas Haas
Kindergarten Assistant
Loubna Zahri
Kindergarten Assistant
Amber Patterson
4's Assistant Teacher
Deanna Calloway
4's Assistant Teacher
Jerrie Ortiz
4's Assistant Teacher
Maryann Bounds
4's Assistant Teacher
Darielle Rios
4's Assistant Teacher
Mariyah Betancourt
4's Assistant Teacher
Alyssa Manterola
3's Assistant Teacher
Maryam Mahjoubmanesh
3's Assistant Teacher
Thelma Harris
3's Assistant Teacher
Tiffany Gutierrez
3's Assistant Teacher
Boshra Israel
3's Assistant Teacher
Kate Luc
3's Assistant Teacher
Zoe Boswell
3's Assistant Teacher
Anna Bracamontes
3's Assistant Teacher
Emma Moreno
2's Assistant Teacher
Maria Sandoval
2's Assistant Teacher
Genessa Galibut
2's Assistant Teacher
Ashley Hernandez
2's Assistant Teacher
Cristina Rodriguez
2's Assistant Teacher
Kayla Lowery
2's Assistant Teacher
Michelle Ramos
2's Assistant Teacher
Estefany Ayla
2's Assistant Teacher
Alexa May
2's Assistant Teacher
Jennifer Reyes
18-Month Assistant Teacher
Sharon Ayala
18-Month Assistant Teacher
Presley Beaver
18-Month Assistant Teacher
Yesenia Cordova-Salas
18-Month Assistant Teacher
Nashalee Garcia
18-Month Assistant Teacher
Kim Rojas
18-Month Assistant Teacher
Karym Carrillo
18-Month Assistant Teacher
Kenia Hernandez
18-Month Assistant Teacher
Elizabeth Ramos
18-Month Assistant Teacher
Hazel Araiza
18-Month Assistant Teacher
Grace Monti
18-Month Assistant Teacher
Chabely Bautista
12-Month Assistant Teacher
Melanie Sanchez
12-Month Assistant Teacher
Michelle Duran
12-Month Assistant Teacher
Liliana Ayala
12-Month Assistant Teacher
Ta'veonna Smith
12-Month Assistant Teacher
Martha Gudino-Gontes
12-Month Assistant Teacher
Claudia Hincapie
Infant's Assistant Teacher
Marilyn Leyson
Infant's Assistant Teacher
Noemi Moreno
Infant's Assistant Teacher
Gabriela Lopez
Infant's Assistant Teacher
Laura Calderon
Infant's Assistant Teacher
Martha Mercado
Infant's Assistant Teacher
Sarah Newman
Infant's Assistant Teacher
Floaters and Breakers
Samantha Murillo
Floater/ Breaker
Lilliana Aguilera
Floater/ Breaker
Donna Harley
Floater/ Breaker
Mary Smith
Floater/ Breaker
Nicole Nickel
Floater/ Breaker
Katelynn Burgess
Floater/ Breaker
Substitute Teachers & Support Staff
Genesis Guzman
Substitute Teacher
Susan 'Sue' Nelson
Substitute Teacher
Tiara Jackson
Substitute Teacher
Brisa Gutierrez-Espino
Substitute Teacher
Merideth Hassanally
Substitute Teacher
Mercedes
Substitute Teacher
Cheryl Neville
Substitute Teacher
Nataly Valdez
Substitute Teacher
Alexis Barry
Substitute Teacher
Chef
Chef Hector
Gabriela Silva
Floater/ Breaker
Holly
Substitute Teacher
Faculty & Staff
Our teachers and assistants have a CDA, AA, BS, BA, or MA degrees in the Early Childhood Field or a related field. Shenker Academy hires professional faculty members who are dedicated to the school mission and passionate about early childhood education and about their personal growth.
We are certified by the State of Nevada Preschool Licensing Department, Nevada Department of Education, SNHD, Office of State Fire Marshal, Department of Building & Safety, OSHA, and accredited by the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC).