I have worked with children for over 20 years. I was welcomed to the Little Ambassadors' team in 2011.

Cissy Hart

Kangaroos

I can never keep a straight face around...
my husband, he has a way of turning everything into a joke.

Yes, I really do enjoy...
dipping french fries in my frosty :)

My most influential professional experience was...
leaving my old job to go work for Little Ambassadors' Academy before the school even opened. I learned so much about team building, professionalism, and trust.

The holiday I like best is...
the Fourth of July. Nothing beats warm weather, fireworks, and barbecues.

I have worked with children for over ten years. I was welcomed to the Little Ambassadors' team in 2024.

Jackie Chimento

Kangaroos

I always laugh at...
I Love Lucy reruns.

If I could only have one book, it would be...
The Napping House.

My four-legged family member is...
my dog, Milo “Smilo.”

You might not know this about me but...
I am a huge Bruce Springsteen fan and have attended over 25 live concerts.

I have worked with children for over four years. I was welcomed to the Little Ambassadors' team in 2024.

Emily Burrell

Whales

My sweet tooth addiction is...
brown butter chocolate chip cookies.

The film that comes to mind as my favorite is...
Lilo and Stitch.

The best part about being a Little Ambassador is...
being part of the wonderful community that’s built from the teachers all the way to the lovely families!

The LAA tradition that never gets old is...
the Fall Costume Parade.

I have worked with children for the past nine 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 20 years. I joined the LAA team in 2014.

Maritza Gutierrez

Foxes

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 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 eight 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

Cubs

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 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!