I have worked with children for ten 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 18 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 11 years. I joined the LAA team in 2017.

Kathleen Thompson

Venus

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 member is...
my Australian-cattle dog mix, Yogi, who we adopted in December 2022.

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

I have worked with children for the past nine 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 seven 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 four 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 Harrill

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 8 years. I started with Little Ambassadors' Academy in 2021. 

Migdalia Sandoval

Spanish

When it comes to sports, I prefer...
soccer.

My favorite season in Northern Virginia is...
Spring! I love seeing and smelling all the beautiful flowers.

I always laugh at...
my brother’s jokes.

The best part about being a Little Ambassador is...
feeling important as a person and as a professional, I found a lot of support when I decided to keep learning. I honestly feel grateful about being part of this wonderful family.

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

Alicia Goss

Neptune

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 worked with children for the last six 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.

I have worked with children for the last 15 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 four years. I joined the Little Ambassadors' Academy team in 2025.

Brianna Fritts

K- Explorers

My four-legged family members are…
my cat Wiccan and my rabbit named Bun.

My childhood ambition…
was to be a professional singer.

My greatest influence is…
my grandma. She is the sweetest person I know and I strive to be as kind and caring as she is.

I admit, I have…

never lived outside of Indiana before. This is my first time living out of the state and even out of my hometown!