Infant/Toddler Team

Maria Gabriela Dalmau was born in Valencia – Venezuela, where she graduated as a Bachelor of Business Administration and Financial Resources. She is married with two beautiful little daughters. She began working with children which she says is very gratifying. Maria started to work for the Infant/Toddlers in 2019, and she feels very blessed to be a part of the Program.

Yojana Gomez was born in Valencia, Venezuela, she has a degree in Personnel Administration.  She has lived in Miami Florida since 2016. She is married, has 2 beautiful children and is a dog and balloon art lover.

Marina Salazar, was born in Peru, graduated high school with honors and attended classes in computer technology in Peru. She moved to Miami when she was 17. She took classes at Miami Dade College and earned a Child Development Associate. She lives happily with her husband Alvaro and son Giovanni. She loves working with children and enjoys seeing their progress in the early stages of development. Her hobbies are cooking, painting and taking walks on the beach with her family. She believes that a good educator needs to keep abreast of developing modern pedagogy.

Kerlyn Contreras was born in Caracas, Venezuela, where she earned her degree in Administration and Human Resources. She is married and has two kids that are her greatest blessing. She has lived in Miami Beach for the past five years, and three of those years she has spent working with toddlers. Kerlyn feels so thankful to be part of the learning program and magical world of the children at The Innovative School of Temple Beth Sholom.

Annabel holds Cuban citizenship, from an early age she focused on her education, completing primary, secondary, and pre-university studies in her home country. Her dedication and effort allowed her to complete her higher education with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance in 2005. 

She began her professional career at a bank branch, where she worked from 1997 to 2001. Subsequently, she worked in the public health sector, holding a position in health statistics from 2001 to 2022. This experience provided her with a deep understanding of data management and the importance of public health in our society. 

In 2022, she made the decision to emigrate to the United States in search of new opportunities and challenges. In 2024, she achieved residency in this country, a significant milestone in her life. During her time in the United States, she has worked as a nanny, performing her duties with dedication and commitment.

Madelyn Gonzalez was born in Santa Clara, Cuba and is the eldest of two sisters.

She has a degree in Agricultural Engineering and worked in this field for 13 years.

She moved to the United States in 2011 with her husband and son. Once in the United States she became interested in the field of early Childhood Education and obtained her CDA certification. She has been working in a school setting for over 10 years and is very happy to join the Innovative School Team. She enjoys preparing children for the future, spending time with her family and going to the beach.