ADMINISTRATION TEAM

PRINCIPAL

Curriculum Facilitator

Ms. Delia A. Boboc wears two hats at SBMCS. She supports our teachers as the Curriculum Facilitator. Her many gifts, years of experience, and Montessori training makes her an asset to the school’s leadership team. Ms. Delia has always had a knack for serving as a teacher educator. She hopes to complete her master’s in organizational leadership by the end of the current school year. This is her first year in an administrative role with our school.

She has a AMS Credential in Early Childhood from the Montessori Teacher Training Institute. Ms. Delia has been teaching for 10 years with 7 of those years at South Broward Montessori Charter School. She has taught preschool to third grade as a Montessori teacher. A staunch believer in the Montessori motto: follow the child, Ms. Delia views herself as a life-long learner for the purpose of meeting each student’s needs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Union Institute and University and is working on her Master of Science in Organizational Leadership. She considers herself fortunate to be a Montessori teacher because the method creates upstanding citizens of the world and future leaders in our community. In her free time, she loves spending quality time with her daughter.

Principal

Ms. Elizabeth Kpenkaan “Ms. Elizabeth” serves as the school leader. Previously a small business owner in Nigeria, she could not resist the allure of the Montessori message of world peace, respect, empathy, and social justice. This allure led to her current path in Montessori education. She has more than 5 years of classroom teaching experience, ranging from preschool to fifth-grade level. She also worked as an adjunct, graduate assistant, and was the Interim Montessori Program Director at Barry University shortly before her current role as principal of our school.

Ms. Elizabeth has a specialist degree in Montessori Elementary along with an AMS Montessori Credential in Elementary I and II from Barry University. She obtained a Master of Art in Teaching in Early Childhood with a Georgia State Certification (P-5) from Armstrong State University in Savannah, Georgia. Also, she has an AMS Montessori Credential in Early Childhood from Fountainhead Montessori Adult Education/California State University. Her other degrees include a bachelor’s in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University and a master’s in Business Administration with a specialization in Banking and Finance from Benue State University, both located in Nigeria. Ms. Elizabeth is currently enrolled in the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction program with a specialization in Reading, Literacy, and Cognition at Barry University. This is her third year as principal.

She enjoys the beach, reading suspense/mystery novels, journaling, and loves to spend quality time with her

three sons.

Officer Jorge
Campus Security

Mr. Carlos - Groundkeeper

Ms. Livia del Mar Moreno “Ms. Livia” is our Principal.

Before her current role, she worked with the school as the science and math teacher for 5 years where she provided a Montessori-based environment for students to flourish and discover the world through research and experiments. With devotion and passion, she has served the school community and worked with parents to provide positive and quality experiences for our students.

She has a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science with a specialization in Agricultural Education from the University of Puerto Rico, and a master's in Education: Curriculum and Instruction, from Ana G. Mendez University System, Miami, Florida. Her motto is that being kind, caring, empathetic, passionate, and funny can positively impact students. This is her third year as an administrative staff.

Ms. Livia is from Puerto Rico and the proud mom of a teenager.

Assistant Principal
Curriculum Director
Parent Liasion

Hello Lynx Family!

My name is Olmary Rodriguez and I am the Curriculum Director and Parent liaison at SBMCS. My role as the Curriculum Director in SBMCS is to support the staff and teachers as well as students, and parents in navigating and truly applying the academic Montessori aligned curriculum requirements. It is my goal to ensure that our students have the best opportunity to reach their academic success in a safe and positive environment nurtured through our Montessori philosophy and school mission. As the parent liaison I am able to focus on one of the key elements in student’s success, which is parent involvement and community. Together we focus on integrating new elements to the school and bringing forth concerns, giving voice to those that we intend to serve at SBMCS, our students and their parents. I have the utmost gratitude and affection for the Lynx family, and I am honored to be part of such a great community. I cannot wait to see all we will accomplish this 2023-2024 school year.

Go Lynx!

Office Manager

Mrs. Nancy Monroe “Ms. Nancy” is excited to continue her 3rd year at South Broward Montessori Charter. Her passion for education began 20 years ago at Harvard University where she worked as Project Assistant for the Academic and Professional Programs for Latin American students. She has a master’s degree in Marketing and Sales from Fundacion Universitaria INPAHU, Colombia, and a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, from Excelsior College, New York. Ms. Nancy is a powerful force in the workplace and indefatigable in encouraging others to work hard and succeed. She seeks to always provide a welcoming, relaxing, and safe space where she can meet the needs of the school community. Ms. Nancy is inspired daily by her husband Tony and their son, Anthony. In her free time, she likes to hike, bike, cook, and read.

Student Services Coordinator

Hello my name is Ms. Diana Lay. I was born in Cuba and I am mother to an amazing son. I began my journey in SBMCS as the after school teacher. During this time, I got to know the Montessori philosophy
in detail and recognized that many of its objectives coincide with my idea of education. Pleasure and learning must go hand in hand. Support respect for children and their ability to learn... help children reach their potential as human beings; My position as the Student Services Coordinator includes a variety of roles and responsibilities. I manage many of what is “student data” from registration, attendance, to enrollments and processing. I love and enjoy working with children and interacting with parents to help our school achieve better results each year.

Lower Elementary Interventionist

My name is Rachel Pulido, I am passionate about enabling students to explore their own
interests and take responsibility for their own learning. I hold a MACTE Montessori Associate
Certificate from Texas Southwestern University. I have been teaching for more than 20 years as
a Montessori teacher, served as a presenter at a Montessori conference and have been an
instructor at a Montessori training Institute. This year, I will be working with the Intervention
Team: working in collaboration with the teachers to assist in the education of students.
I enjoy photography, going to museums, kayaking and observing nature. This is my sixth year at
SBMCS.

Upper Elementary

Interventionist

Hello my name is Ms. Valecia but my students call me Ms. Vee. I am a Florida resident
born and raised in Fort Lauderdale. I attended Sunland Park Elementary, New River Middle and Dillard High School. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical
Technology from Bethune Cookman University and a MBA in Education and Curriculum with an Emphasis in Instructional Teaching. I am an Intervention Teacher at South Broward Montessori Charter School. I am committed to making the world a better place and understand it begins with me. That being said, I waste no energy on things I cannot change and this allows much time for personal enrichment and self-love. I am the mother of 3 millennials. I am a District Youth Director, dance instructor, and a member
of Who’s Who in laboratory Medicine. I am an active member of Toast Masters, BCU Alumni Chapter and Concert Chorale, as well as a member of New Hope Baptist
Church. Lastly, “No Matter the Task be it Great or Small, Do it Right or Not at All”!

Esol and RTI Coordinator

My name is Natalia Lopez, as the ESOL Coordinator at SBMCS, I play a pivotal role in overseeing the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program, ensuring that all English Language Learners (ELLs) receive the appropriate support and resources to thrive academically. With a strong background in education and leadership, I coordinate with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement effective ESOL strategies across the school/district.

I’m responsible for managing ESOL student identification, placement, and progress monitoring, as well as providing professional development for teachers on best practices for working with ELLs. They are dedicated to advocating for equitable educational opportunities and creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where every student feels valued.

I have acquired a bachelor's degree and Montessori certification in Early Childhood Education as well as extensive experience in the field, I bring both expertise and a deep commitment to the success of ELLs. In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach with my daughter, I love to exercise and read. I believe that our days are happier when we give people a bit of our hearts.