I have worked with children for over ten years. I joined the Little Ambassadors' Academy team in 2014.

Assia Hafid

Pandas

My favorite thing to do on the weekend is...
read comic books and watch Asian dramas.

The best part about being a Little Ambassador is...
letting loose and having fun. I love bringing back my childish side and having fun with Barbies and dollhouses!

On vacation you can find me...
at the beach! It is the best place to organize your thoughts and relax.

The film that comes to mind as my favorite is...
anything written and directed by Hayao Miyazak.

I have worked with children for over ten years. I was welcomed to the Little Ambassadors' team in 2019.

Mahasin Salim

Foxes

I admit, I have..
the whole collection of Harry Potter books.

The thing that always makes be smile is...
my eight year old son, he is my life!

My favorite thing to do on the weekend is...
relax at home with my son.

I turn into a kid again when...
I am at Kings Dominion! The rides and the food remind me of sweet memories from my childhood.

I have worked with children for the past eight years. I was welcomed to the Little Ambassadors' team in 2023.

Tiara Woolley

Pandas

My sweet tooth addiction is...
ice cream!

On vacation you can find me...
experiencing a new activity.

When it comes to sports, I prefer...
watching, not playing.

In my spare time I love to...
read.

I have worked with children for over ten years. I joined the LAA team in 2018.

Queona James

Foxes

I can never keep a straight face around...
someone who is being pranked. I have the worst poker face!

I turn into a kid again...
when I go to Sky Zone with my sons.

The TV show I love to watch is...
The Golden Girls.

My idea of a perfect dinner is...
anything as long as I am sitting on the beach watching the sunset.

I have worked with children for over fifteen years. LAA welcomed me to their staff in 2016.

Maria Escuza

Spanish

My most influential working experience was...
working with blind children.

The latest addition to my family is...
my grandson Rafael.

Yes, I really do enjoy...
Indian and Arabic dance music.

I turn into a kid again when...
I play with the kids in the classroom.

I have worked with children for over 20 years. I joined the Little Ambassadors' Academy team in 2017.

Maria Fisher

Kangaroos

My greatest influence is...
my mother who raised five children effortlessly with unconditional love.

My favorite season in Northern Virginia is...
Spring!

I love everything about...
nature and outdoor activities.

The best thing about being a Little Ambassador is...
being part of a happy and positive team.

I have worked with children for seven years. I joined the LAA team in 2017.

Kathleen Thompson

Cubs

On vacation you can find me...
reading a book, relaxing on a beach, or on a cruise ship.

My favorite food is...
chicken parmigiana, lasagna, or anything Italian. I am 0% Italian by the way :)

My four-legged family members are...
my two cats, Callie and Tiger. I've had them since 2012.

My idea of a perfect dinner is...
one that I don't have to cook!

I have taught preschool for over ten years. Little Ambassadors’ Academy welcomed me to their team in 2014.

Resa Troast

Whales

Words of Wisdom…
“Don’t let anybody steal your sparkle”.

My favorite thing to do on the weekend is…
go camping, hiking, and mini road trips.

I turn into a kid again when…
I watch Disney or Muppet movies.

My favorite author is…
Oscar Wilde.

I have worked with children for over ten years. I joined the Little Ambassadors' Academy team in 2018.

Dorwan McKnight

Toucans

My greatest influence is..
my mother.

This may sound strange, but...
I am a neat freak!

My childhood ambition was...
to become President.

My idea of a perfect dinner is...
candlelight, soft music and pasta.

I have worked with children for nine years. I was welcomed by Little Ambassadors' Academy in 2020.

Lucia Corado

Toucans

In my trick or treat bag you will find...
reese’s, oreos, snickers, twix and twizzlers.

My idea of a perfect dinner is...
being surrounded by the people I love.

You might not know this about me but...
I love to sing (badly).

My greatest influence is...
my mom!