Adult Day Training Program Staff
Sister Paola Nofori: Director of Adult Programs was part of the founding of the Marian Center and thus has over 45 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Sister Paola obtained a degree in Nursing and Religion in Italy, as well as a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and Special Education from Barry University in Miami.
Victoria Alonso: ADT Unit Supervisor, joined the Marian Center in January 2000.
Anita Gonzalez: ADT Unit Supervisor, Anita re-joined the Marian Center in October 2006 and is very creative & artistic. She works with the individuals in the ADT in arts and crafts. She had previously worked in the kitchen and has also worked in the cottage at the Marian Center.
Jennifer King: ADT Unit Supervisor. Jennifer attended Enshan Secondary High School in England and migrated to Jamaica, where she attended Commercial College. She joined the Marian Center in June 1983.
Barbara Morgan: ADT Unit Supervisor, Barbara previously worked for at Landmark serving persons with disabilities. She joined us in September 2004.
Elena Rebecca Sancho: ADT Unit Supervisor, Elena attended Miami Dade College and joined the Marian Center in August 1995.
Barbara Morgan: Supported Employment Coach.
Agnes Powell: ADT Unit Supervisor.
School Staff
Sr. Lidia Valli: School Principal. Sr. Lidia obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education in Italy. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies with a specialty in management from St. Thomas University and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership at St. Thomas University. Sr. Lidia came to the Marian Center from Italy in December, 1996.
Ursula Bednarek: Assistant Teacher, Urszula has begun work in obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Elementary Education from Miami Dade College. She joined the Marian Center in September 2004.
Aileen Cardenas: Teacher, Aileen graduated from Florida International University and received a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2008. Aileen is also certified in ESE with an endorsement in ESOL. She joined the Marian Center in May 2004
Violeta Castro: Teacher.
Marie Chen: Teacher, Marie graduated from Florida International University and received a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2008. Marie is also certified in ESE with an endorsement in ESOL. She joined the Marian Center in August 2004
Ida Dawson: Assistant Teacher, Ida graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School and received an Associates Degree in Elementary Education from Miami Dade College. She joined the Marian Center in 1990.
Carol Kilgellon: Assistant Teacher, Carol holds an Associates Degree in Elementary Education from Miami Dade College and will continue working towards a degree in Special Education. She has worked both in the Marian Center Pre-school Academy and the School. She joined the Marian Center in March 2002.
Micheline Malebranche, Assistant Teacher.
Adrian Perez, Assistant Teachers
Barbara Psinakis: Teacher, Barbara graduated from Miami Dade College and has a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida International University with a major in Special Education. Barbara joined the Marian Center in September 1979. She has worked both in the ADT program as well as the School. She is our most senior teacher.
Larissa Sierra: Assistant Teacher.
Lisa Moore Simmons: Secretary
Camila Tamargo: Guidance Counselor
Residential Cottage Staff
Delores Anderson: Residential Night Assistant, Delores attended high school in Jamaica and joined the Marian Center in July 2003.
Josianne Stewart: Residential Coordinator; Josianne joined the Marian Center in May, 2005.
Ilse Valdes: Residential Assistant, Ilse joined the Marian Center in March, 2004.
Brendia Cauley: Residential Assistant, Brendia joined the Marian Center in 2006.
Shurla Anderson: Residential Assistant, Shurla joined the Marian Center in 2008.
Sylvia Woods: Residential Assistant, Sylvia joined the Marian Center in March 2009.
Operations and Custodial Services
Sr. Carla Valentini: Director of Grounds and Operations, Sister Carla received a Registered Nursing Degree in Italy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from Barry University, in Miami. She is also a certified instructor in food service management and has taken extensive computer courses on general applications and programming. Sister Carla is a founding sister of the Marian Center.
Nelvis Alvarez: Custodial Assistant
Vivian Campa: Custodial Assistant, Vivian joined the Marian Center in October, 2004.
Claudia Molina: Custodial Assistant.
Sandra Plazaola: Custodial Assistant, Sandra joined the Marian Center in September 1999.
Antonio Sanchez: Maintenance Manager, has training in air conditioning, refrigeration, radio and television services. Toni is certified in pool/spa operations. Toni joined the Marian Center in September 1989.
Albertha Tracey: Cook.