Ms. Colon is a Chicago native who migrated to Florida later in life. She has completed her early childhood educational training and has been a NHCS teacher since 2024. Ms. Colon is a member of Maranatha United Global Ministries, where she serves in the Prayer Ministry, International Missions Ministry and the Children’s Ministry.

Mrs. Gonzalez is a Dominican Republic native who migrated to Florida later in life. She holds a Master Degree in Industrial Engineering and has been a NHCS teacher since 2024. Mrs. Gonzalez and her family are members of the Spanish Church of Margate.

Ms. Andino is originally from Uruguay, however most of her childhood was spent in New Jersey. She is married with four children and has been working in the field of early childhood development sine the late 1980’s. Ms. Andino has a Child Development Associate and has served as a Professional Development Specialist for the Council for Professional Recognition since 1999. She and her family attend God International Ministries.

Mrs. Andrews and her husband five children and she has been the Head of School at New Hope Christian School since December 2007. She holds dual Bachelor Degrees in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development, and dual Master Degrees in Educational Leadership and Marriage and Family Therapy. Mrs. Andrews is a member of New Hope Community Church, where she serves in the youth ministry and missions.

Mr. Andrews was born in Chicago, IL, and migrated to Florida when he was a young boy. He has served in many capacities at NHCS since 2014, and has been an integral part of the campus expansion project. Mr. Andrews currently teaches Middle/High School Bible and History. He and his wife have 5 amazing kids. He is a member of New Hope Community Church, where he serves in the missions ministry and as a preaching Elder.

Mrs. Aviles is a South Florida native. She is married and has three amazing children. Mrs. Aviles has a heart for missions and serving the LORD. She and her husband are members of New Hope Community Church, where she serves in the both women’s and children's ministry.

Mr. Aviles was born in Puerto Rico but grew up in South Florida. He is a graduate of Florida International University and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Mr. Aviles and his wife have three wonderful children and they are members of New Hope Community Church. Mr. Aviles serves in the outreach ministry at New Hope and is a preaching Elder.

Ms. Baker is a Jamaica native who grew up in South Florida. She holds Bachelor Degree in Education and has been a NHCS teacher since 2025. Ms. Baker and her family are members of Christian Life Center, where she serves in the Sunday School Ministry.

Mrs. Becker was born and raised in South Florida. She and her husband have one daughter and are members of New Hope Community Church. Mrs. Becker serves in children's church, JAM Club, VBS, and many other ministries at New Hope. She has been involved in early education since 2011.

Mrs. Conely is an Ohio native who migrated to Florida later in life. She holds a Master Degree in Education and has been a NHCS teacher since 2025. Mrs. Conley and her family are members of the Church of Christ, where she serves as the Education Director.

Ms. Evans-Morris is a South Florida native. She holds a Bachelor Degree from Bethune-Cookman University and attends New Hope Community Church.

Ms. Handfield was born in the Bahamas, but spent most of her youth in Turks and Caicos Islands. She is a member of The Church of God, where she serves in the women's ministry, choir, prayer team, and Sunday School. Ms. Handfield holds a National Child Development Associate, and a Bachelor Degree in Biblical Studies. She has been serving in the field of education since 1989.

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Ms. Koss is a Pittsburg native who migrated to Florida in 1983. For many years she worked in the mortgage lending industry as an internal auditor, and in 2009 she became a member of the New Hope Christian School staff. Ms. Koss serves as the Library Assistant and is a member of New Hope Community Church.

Mr. Mason grew up in South Florida and graduated high school right next door, at Fort Lauderdale Christian School. Mr. Mason has been attending music and creative arts camps for over 30 years as a both a student and instructor (brass instruments, piano, and vocal) in multiple states in the southeast. He is also an alumni of the Florida Singing Sons Boy Choir and Second Generation Singers where he traveled internationally participating in multiple choir competitions, performances, and has been on many professional recordings during his youth. During this time, he also shared the stage many times with the Florida Philharmonic and also performed at both the Broward Center of Performing Arts and Parker Playhouse along with many churches in South Florida. Mr. Mason was formerly a pastor with The Salvation Army. The Masons attend The Salvation Army - Fort Lauderdale Corps where Mr. Mason serves as the beginner band teacher. 

Mrs. Medina holds a Bachelor Degree in Psychology and worked as a Child Psychologist for many years. She joined the NHCS teaching team in 2025, and is a member of Church at Boca, where she serves in the Youth Ministry.

Mrs. Milazzo and her husband have lived in South Florida since 1991. She and her husband have 5 children and many grandchildren. Mrs. Milazzo has a Bachelor's Degree in Education and has been teaching for decades. Mrs. Milazzo and her family attend Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale.

Mrs. Misenas is a Cuban native and holds a Graduate degree in Nursing. She and her husband have two beautiful daughters and attend Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale. Mrs. Misenas serves in the outreach ministry, small groups and is a Calvary Kids leader.

Mrs. Newman was born in Trinidad but migrated to Florida when she was a small child. She and her husband have four children that they adore. Mrs. Newman is a member of Calvary Chapel, Fort Lauderdale where she serves in the children’s ministry. She is passionate about teaching children to love the LORD with all their hearts and raising them for Kingdom purpose.

Mrs. Ortis is originally from Puerto Rico, but spent most of her childhood years in New York City. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and has taught specifically in Christian Schools for over 22 years. Mrs. Ortiz attends Iglesia Real in Hollywood, FL and is very active in ministry.

Mr. Perini holds a Bachelor Degree in Music Education, and has worked in telemedia ministry for many decades. He joined the NHCS teaching team in 2025, and is a member of Church at Boca, where he serves in the Music Ministry.

Mrs. Sejour is a native of South Florida. She is married and has two beautiful daughters. She serves as the Principal of New Hope Christian School. Mrs. Sejour holds a Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Reading. She is a member of Redemption Baptist Church in Pompano Beach, where she serves in the Marriage Ministry.

Ms. Sessa leads chapel on Wednesday mornings for the preschool and Friday mornings for the elementary school. She is the ambassador of our prayer ministry. She holds a Degree in Early Childhood Development.

Mrs. Solano is a native of Brazil but has lived in South Florida since 2010. She and her husband have two wonderful daughters. Mrs. Solano and her family are members of Ministry Life for All, where they serve in the outreach and international missions ministries.

Ms. Vasquez is an El Salvador native who grew up in South Florida. She has completed her early childhood educational training and has been a NHCS teacher since 2025. Ms. Vasquez and her family are members of Luz de Salvacion Church.

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Pastor Kirby Williams has been the senior pastor of New Hope Community Church since 2004 and serves as School Pastor for New Hope Christian School.