




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

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

Gabriela Silva
Floater/ Breaker

Katelynn Burgess
Floater/ Breaker

Nicole Nickel
Floater/ Breaker

Julianna Rosas
Floater/ Breaker

Donna Harley
Floater/ Breaker

Mary Smith
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

Julia Thompson
Substitute Teacher

Ashley Ibarra
Substitute Teacher

Cheryl Neville
Substitute Teacher

Nataly Valdez
Substitute Teacher

Michelle Vargas
Substitute Teacher

Alexis Barry
Substitute Teacher

Mercedes
Substitute Teacher

Holly
Substitute Teacher

Chef
Chef Hector
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).