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Bright Eyes ELC is Enrolling for this fall 2025! Full time and part time spots available
Our Staff
Gisela Reed
Founder and Director of Bright Eyes Early Learning Center​.
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I am a Biologist with an advance degrees in Biochemistry (MSc) and Biomedicine (PhD). I am originally from Colombia (Bogotá) and I am mother of a wonderful 4.5 years old daughter.
I want to introduce a Montessori inspired environment in the new center, to teach children how to learn using specific materials. Our classrooms are equipped with natural materials and Montessori-specific learning tools and out outdoor spaces are designed to support physical development and a connection with nature.
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My goal is to embrace our kids' potential not only academically, but also emotionally and socially and encourage them to become compassionate and confident human beings.
Miss. Paola
Assistant Director
Miss. Paola is originally from Venezuela and she is working as a Spanish toddler teacher and implement the language through all our Montessori activities.
She loves teaching students during early childhood years.
She lives in Cape Elizabeth with her 7 years old daughter.
In her free time she enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and her daughter.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Miss. Mia is originally from South Portland and she has a degree in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood specialization.
She has worked as a kindergarten and second grade teacher throughout Maine, and she is excited to start on this new journey with our youngest learners!
She attended a Montessori school for preschool and kindergarten and has carried with her a special interest in the Montessori philosophy throughout her education and a love for its integration within curriculum.
She lives in South Portland and has a four month old son.
Miss. Laura
Lead Toddler Teacher
Miss. Jessika
Spanish Toddler Teacher
Miss. Laura is originally from Biddeford, Maine and she brings valuable experience in early childhood education, and great fact- her own mother was a kindergarten teacher, which has deeply inspired her on working with young children. Her warm personality and passion for helping children grow make her a perfect fit for our center. Outside of school and work, she loves spending time with friends and family, playing card games, cooking, baking, and enjoying life’s little moments. "I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be "Miss Laura" to your children, and I truly look forward to getting to know and working with your wonderful families!"
Miss. Jessika is originally from Venezuela and she is working as a Spanish toddler teacher and implement the language through all our Montessori activities.
She studied Social Communication and Law in her home country, but her true passion has always been teaching little ones. She is dedicated and responsible, she loves seeing children discover new Spanish words while learning in a fun and natural way. For Miss. Jessika, each day is an opportunity to inspire curiosity and a love for a new language.
She lives in Cape Elizabeth and outside of work, she loves to spend time with her 11 years old son.
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