I have worked with children for over nine years. I have been working at LAA since 2019 when they opened Overlee.

Daniela Camara

Earth

You might not know this about me but...
I was actually born in Bolivia, I immigrated to the US when I was 4 years old. I'll be forever grateful to my parents for all the door they opened for me and my brother.

My iPod Playlist is...
Bad Bunny on repeat!

When it comes to sports, I prefer...
soccer! I can't do much other than pass the ball but I definitely enjoying watching it.

My greatest influence is...
my mom without a doubt! She is such a strong independent human being and she truly amazes me.

I have worked with children for over 17 years. I joined the Little Ambassadors' Academy team in 2019.

Jelanda Quarles

Pluto

I can never keep a straight face around...
my youngest son Jayden, he just cracks me up.

If I could only watch one TV channel, it would be...
Food Network.

My sweet tooth addiction...
cheesecake!

My favorite thing to do on the weekend is...
.spend time with my family.

I have been working with children for over 9 years and started at LAA in 2020. 

Caitlin Ferch

Neptune

I admit, I’m a big softy when it comes to...
rescue animals, particularly older ones! I would adopt all of them if I could.

My favorite food is...
chocolate. The more the better!

My most influential professional experience was ...
Bring an au-pair (live-in nanny) for a family in New Zealand. It really shaped my love for caring for children in all kinds of settings and showed me that I could venture outside of my small Wisconsin hometown.

When I want to get away…
I read. There’s so many places to go just from the comfort of your own living room.

I have worked with children for the past nine years. I joined Little Ambassadors’ Academy in 2018 and love being part of the team.

Keke Ellis-Kemp

Saturn

Words of wisdom...
You can truly do anything you put your mind to.

The best thing about being a Little Ambassadors is...
being part of a community we have built.

You might not know this about me but...
I love to sing!

On vacation you can find me...
near the water or in the woods.

I have worked with children for the past eight years. I joined Little Ambassadors’ Academy in 2022 and love being part of the team.

Barnali Chakrabarty

Jupiter

Yes, I really do enjoy...
travelling, shopping, and cooking.

I can never keep a straight face around...
kids.

My most influential professional experience was...
attending the annual conference for NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) and sharing new learning experiences with other professionals in the Early Childhood field.

You may not know this about me, but...
I am cool!

I have worked with children for over six years. I joined the Little Ambassadors’ team in 2019 and I am so excited to be a part of the new school here at Overlee.

Mona Hamid

Uranus

In my spare time, I love to...
read and do arts and crafts!

The TV show I would rush home to watch is...
anything on DIY network.

My favorite season in Northern Virginia is...
Fall; I love colorful leaves.

If I could only have one book, it would be...
The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen R. Covey.

I have been in the Early Childhood field for over 15 years. I joined the Little Ambassadors’ Academy team in 2021.

Anulika Obioha

Mars

I never get tired of...
singing! I don’t have the best voice but that won’t stop me.

I turn into a kid again when...
we are celebrating a birthday in my classroom.

The best thing about being a Little Ambassador is...
being with the children all day and watching them grow.

The film that comes to mind as my favorite is...
Home Alone! I also like the sequel.

I have been working with children for the past three years. I joined the Little Ambassadors’ Academy team in 2024.

Madison Beneux

Mars

In my spare time I love to...
paint, sculpt, and obsess over my cat.

My four-legged family members are...
my cats Baba and Goliath, and my dog Sarge!

My favorite season in Northern Virginia is...
Fall! I love the crisp cool air and the beautiful colors of the trees.

The things that always make me smile are...
cats, children, frogs and toads.

I have been working with children for over ten years. I started with Little Ambassadors' Academy in 2022. 

Lillian Ashwell

Mercury

This may sound strange, but...
I LOVE doing chores around the house.

I admit, I’m a big softy when it comes to...
most things! It doesn’t take much for me to get misty-eyed!

You might not know this about me, but...
I have seven sisters and two brothers.

I turn into a kid again when...
I’m doing arts and crafts.

I have been working with children for over 20 years. I started with Little Ambassadors' Academy in 2014. 

Maritza Gutierrez

Spanish

Yes, I really do enjoy…
dancing Salsa and watching movies.

My idea of a perfect dinner…
is with my husband and daughters.

The best thing about being a Little Ambassador is…
being part of another family. LAA has been my second home and I have grown so much professionally and as a citizen with this wonderful educational community.

On vacation you can find me...
visiting family in Colombia or exploring beaches in the US!

I have over 15 years of experience working with children. I joined the Little Ambassadors' Academy team in 2019. 

Alicia Goss

Venus

The person who always makes me smile is...
my niece, Ava.

The film that comes to mind as my favorite is...
The Lord of the Rings.

The best part about being a Little Ambassador is...
the respect we receive as early childhood educators.

Words of wisdom...
”Laugh, laugh a lot. Don’t worry about the wrinkles.”

I have over ten years of experience working with children. I have been with Little Ambassadors' Academy since 2017.

Ryan Huber

K- Explorers

Words of wisdom…
Always find a way to be kind and polite to someone. It is incredibly easy to be nice to others and it takes much more effort to be rude. Why not do the easier of the two?

When it comes to sports, I prefer...
anything that has to do with my Philadelphia sports teams. Any chance I get to watch them or see them when they are in town, I never pass up that opportunity. I am also a baseball enthusiast and have visited 12 different baseball stadiums across the country.

I never get tired of watching…
The Office! I have seen every episode of the show numerous times. I was also at the wrap party in Scranton, PA when the show ended and have met numerous cast members in person over the years. Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica.

I have worked with children for the last fourteen years. I joined the Little Ambassadors' Academy team in 2020.

Derek Hall

Saturn

My greatest influence is..
music, movies, friends and family.

I can never keep a straight face around…
my niece goofing off.

I am always amused by…
petty arguments that I can just witness and not have to be a part of.

Yes, I really do enjoy…
puns.

I have worked with children for the last five years. I joined the Little Ambassadors' Academy team in 2021.

Miranda Milner

K- Explorers

The latest addition to my family is…
An electric blue crayfish named Stitch. His favorite activity is gardening so he walks around all day trimming the grass in his tank.

When I want to get away…
you’ll find me in a forest somewhere - ideally with a bonfire and hot chocolate.

I never get tired of…
how excited the kids get about learning new things. It’s definitely the best part of the job!

I love everything about…

Being a teacher! I used to work as a neuroscientist and transitioning to teaching was easily the best decision I ever made.