Faculty & Staff
Principal’s Welcome
Denice Raphael
Principal
Welcome and I am thrilled that you are visiting the LifePoint Academy website!
Parents are valuable partners, and we encourage our parents to visit our school, consult with our staff and participate in all the great activities that we have planned this school year. We also invite you to become aware of what our curriculum has to offer and the resources used to educate your children.
We realize that an optimum elementary school education is essential preparation to student’s long-term success. With your support, LifePoint Academy will continue to be a positive environment where everyone is successful. It is our prayer that each student cultivates a deeper understanding of God’s plan for them.
If you are new to the area, please come by for a tour. We would love to show you our wonderful school.
denice.raphael@flcoe.orgOur Team
Meet Our Teachers & Staff
Our dedicated team of educators is committed to nurturing every child’s spiritual, academic, and personal growth.
Christ-Centered Care
Faculty guide students with faith, patience, and purpose.
Known by Name
Small-school relationships help every student feel seen.
Whole-Child Growth
Teachers support spiritual, academic, and personal development.
Teachers
Wendy Smiley
Pre-Kindergarten
Silvana Ramos
Kindergarten
Christine Cathian
1st and 2nd Grade
Maria Rodriguez
3rd and 4th Grade
Austin Doggette
5th Grade
Amy McDaniels
6th Grade Homeroom
Minerva Quiles Cardona
7th and 8th Grade Homeroom
Marcus Keenan
9th and 10th Grade HomeroomSpecialty Teachers
Zaidilie Gutierrez
Art and Spanish Teacher
Tricia Hercules
Music Teacher & Aftercare DirectorJoell Smiley
PE TeacherTeacher’s Aides
Susanne Reins
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide
Angela Villanueva
Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide
Briana Crespo
1st & 2nd Grade Teacher’s Aide
Jennifer Morales
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher’s AideAdministration & Support
Rosemary Ancion
Administrative Assistant
Fatma Miljkovic
Receptionist
Hannah Hercules
Aftercare Assistant