Our Team
Dedicated & Certified
Passionate, dedicated, and loving, The Art of Smart teachers and staff love their work and it shows in everything they do. Our goal is to make a positive difference on the young children who come to our Preschool.
Executive Director
Ms. Tiffany
Tiffany Bart has been in education for 30 years. She earned a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Miami. Her vision was to design a school focused on developing the whole child. She is proud of the growth of the school and its stellar reputation in the community.
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Director
Ms. Paola
Paola Ventura has been the director of The Art of Smart Preschool for 2 years. She was previously a teacher in our two-year-old program. Paola earned a degree in Psychology at Florida Atlantic University. She has earned the respect of parents and staff from her professionalism, knowledge of child development, and understanding of the Florida laws that regulate the industry.
Teacher
Ms. Jessica
Jessica Santos has been a preschool teacher for 17 years. She earned her CDA in 2009. Jessica understands what is required to ensure 4-year-olds are successful, future kindergarteners. She is a master at teaching children literacy and mathematics skills.
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Teacher
Ms. Rosa
Rosa Santos has been a teacher of toddlers and two-year-olds for 16 years. She earned her CDA in 2012. She understands the developmental needs of young children and is always finding creative ways to inspire them. She is loved by parents for her dedication to their children’s growth, safety, and happiness.
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Teacher
Ms. Andrea
Andrea Gonzalez has been a teacher for 4 years. She earned her CDA in 2021. Andrea enjoys working with 3-year-olds. She is creative and enjoys sharing her love of art with the children. The children love her kind, sweet temperament.
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Teacher
Ms. Vania
Vania Almedia has been a teacher for over 20 years. She earned a degree in psychology in Brazil. She has been a toddler teacher at our school for 7 years. She understands each toddler is unique. She loves photographing the children and sharing the photos with the parents.
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Teacher
Ms. Marcia
Marcia Chaves has been educating preschoolers of all ages for 17 years. She earned her CDA in 2020. She can often be found playing silly games, happily dancing, and teaching children new songs. She loves helping children explore their curiosities and imagination. The children and parents love her creative open-ended art.