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 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 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 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 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 15 years. I joined the LAA team in 2024.

Erin Link

Kangaroos

My childhood ambition...
was to be a ballerina, flight attendant, or magazine editor. But in becoming a teacher, I've followed in my grandmother's, mother's, aunt's and cousin's footsteps. Now my daughter wants to teach too!

I will always be grateful to...
my parents for their unconditional love and support.

My favorite things to do on the weekend include...
reading, napping, and watching Animal Planet or HGTV.

Words of wisdom...
life is not a dress rehearsal.