Our Team
Who We Are
Lourdes has over 20 years of experience in the field of education. Not only has she been in every role a school employee can be in, but she was also the Dean of the Doral College School of Education. Training future educators to become outstanding classroom educators is her passion.
LOURDES ISLA
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Dogulas is a highly experienced educator with over 30 years of experience in education. He has been a highly accomplished Principal winning three blue ribbons, the highest award a school can achieve.
DOUGLAS RODRIGUEZ
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Rocio received her Master's degree from Nova Southeastern University in December of 2020. She has been doing social media for multiple schools for over 5 years! She loves working with kids and is excited to capture all the best moments at BrightStar.
ROCIO DIAZ
FAMILY LIAISON/ PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Carolina went to FIU and got her degree in education. She has been nominated twice for Rookie Teacher of the Year in MDCPS. She has a passion for children and looks forward to teaching all of BrightStar's little scholars.
CAROLINA SIRVEN
PRE-K TEACHER
Rosalinda has worked in early childhood education for over 3 years. Children are her passion and she can't wait to teach them and watch them grow!
ROSALINDA HERRERA
PRE-K TEACHER
Cassandra has been an educator for over 20 years! She has a special passion for art and looks forward to incorporating that into her class. She can't wait to provide a fun and safe learning environment to our scholars.
CASSANDRA LIZARDI
PRE-K TEACHER
Karolina Custodio
PRE-K TEACHER
Karolina Custodio
Zomary Perez
PRE-K TEACHER
If you're ready to dive headfirst into a world where imagination knows no limits and learning feels like playtime, buckle up and join the joyful journey led by none other than the incredible Ms. Perez. After all, life's a playground, and she's the ultimate recess ringleader!
Karolina Custodio
PRE-K TEACHER
Karolina's passion has been young children every since she can remember! She is so exited to make an impact in every single one of their lives.
Miladis Villanueva
Teacher Assistant
Heydi Cano
Teacher Assistant
Sandra Patino
Teacher Assistant
Ciana Hereira
Teacher Assistant
