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

Madison Beneux

Kangaroos

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 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!

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 eight years. I joined the Little Ambassadors’ Academy team in 2016, moved out of state in 2020 and returned to LAA in 2025

Victoria Reagan

Pandas

My childhood ambition...
was to be a paleontologist. Clearly life had other ideas, but I can’t complain. :)

My idea of a perfect dinner is...
going to Martin’s Tavern in Georgetown with my boyfriend. It’s my favorite restaurant here!

The best part of being a Little Ambassador is...
the community we have built amongst staff, students, and families. The staff work together and truly care about the kids and their education. I love being a part of that!

In my spare time I love to...
travel! I’ve been lots of places in the United States and in the past year I’ve been to Italy twice. I love getting to experience different cultures and plan to visit many more places!

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

Brianna Fritts

Foxes

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

Mychildhood 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!

I have worked with children for over nine years. LAA welcomed me to their staff in 2021.

Virginia Arita

Spanish

Words of wisdom...
little ears are the best sponges, fill them with kind words and new words.

You may not know this about me, but…
I’m from Honduras, moved to the USA at 15, and still can’t pick a favorite: baleadas or burgers.

I admit I have...
too many magnets and stickers from my travels — my fridge is basically a passport now.

The thing that always makes me smile is...
when a student accidentally calls me ‘Mom’ and then we both pretend it didn’t happen.

I have worked with children for over 20 years. I joined the LAA team in 2025.

Kateryna Dotsenko

Cubs

I love everything about...
music, painting and flowers.

Words of wisdom...
every kid is a universe and we explore them all our life.

My favorite food is...
Ukrainian borsch and vareniky.

When it comes to sports, I prefer...
badminton!

I have worked with children for 27 years. I was welcomed by Little Ambassadors' Academy in 2026.

Dave Rossi

Cubs

I turn into a kid again when...
I see Cookie Monster or Bert & Ernie.

My idea of a perfect dinner is...
a proper canneloni.

In my spare time I love to...
go to theme parks.

The greatest thing about being a Little Ambassador is...
the freedom we’re given to create unique, fun lessons and experiences for the children.