Elementary
Central Florida Preparatory School provides elementary grades 1 through 5 with a small student/teacher ratio. We have a 10:1 student teacher ratio for 1st and 2nd grade and a 12:1 student teacher ratio for 3rd through 5th grade. This enables the teacher to provide each student individualized instruction and attention. Each class is taught through traditional style teaching utilizing the State of Florida Sunshine Standards. In addition to the academic curriculum, the students are also given weekly instruction in Computers, Spanish, Music, Physical Education and Art.
Each elementary classroom includes a computer system with internet access and a school-wide network. This allows in-class enrichment, research and supplemental resources for both students and teachers.
CFP has an open door policy for parents to visit, and we especially welcome parent participation in a broad range of academic and enrichment activities.
Our elementary grades participate in many yearly school functions such as Science Fair, International Day, Family Thanksgiving Feast, Fall Festival, Holiday Celebration and Spring Concert.
Classes are held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with early release at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Before and after care are available. Before care starts at 7:15 a.m. and after care ends at 6:00 p.m. There is a $3.00 per hour charge for before and after care.
We also offer after school enrichments ranging from Arts & Crafts to Sports. Please click here to see the current schedule of enrichments.
Elementary Teachers
SHERRI STAUDT - 1st grade
sstaudt@cfprep.org
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Sherri graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She taught at the
elementary school level in Key West for three years and in Ocala for six
years. While taking time off to be with her children, Sherri tutored children
in kindergarten through sixth grade at Sylvan Learning Center, taught
children involved in the Horse Show Circuit who were wintering in Ocala,
and instructed preschoolers in her home. Sherri joined
CFP in 2002. She enjoys swimming, bicycling, scrap booking, singing,
and being with her family - husband Rick, and her children, Steven and
Kristina.
ROBIN URENA - 1st Grade
rurena@cfprep.org
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Robin joins our staff at Central Florida Prep after substitute full
time teaching for Orange County Public Schools for eight years. She taught
at Lockart Elementary, Thornebrooke Elementary and Citrus Elementary;
she is certified in PK through 3rd grade. Robin graduated from Syracuse
University with at Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, The Culinary Institute
of America, Hyde Park, NY with an A.O.S. in Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Blue,
Paris France with a certificate in Advanced Pastry Arts; and is completing
her masters in Elementary Education at NOVA University. Prior to teaching
she worked as a Pastry Chef for The Plaza Hotel in New York and The Phoenician
Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her same passion for creating culinary
works of art is instilled in her teaching. Robin loves working with children
with diverse backgrounds and needs. She believes that all children can
succeed if given the appropriate learning environment. Robin moved to
Orlando with her husband Manny and her two sons Evan and Simon in 1998.
Her oldest son Evan is attending the upper school here at
CFP. Her interests include traveling extensively with her family,
reading, theatre, movies, cooking, playing board games and enjoying her
friends and family.
CHRISTIAN LUCIANO-Resource Teacher
cbaker@cfprep.org
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Christian graduated Summa Cum Laude from Florida Gulf Coast University
in 2007 with a degree in elementary education. She taught first grade
at Poinciana Elementary in Naples, Florida for a year before joining the
team at Central Florida Prep. She will be pursuing her Montessori certification
in the fall, and is looking forward to starting a career at
CFP.
CHRISTINE GRAVES- 2nd Grade
cgraves@cfprep.org
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Christine graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a Bachelor
of Science degree. She has homeschooled two of her three children. Christine
also volunteered for 2 years as a second grade teacher and then a fifth
grade teacher in the Holy Family PREP program. In 2007, she tutored at
risk boys at the Green Isle Academy in Clermont. Christine loves teaching.
Her first priority is helping children discover their natural love to
learn. She is dedicated to the children’s well being first and foremost.
Christine has been married for over 20 years and loves, camping, hiking,
dancing, music, reading and spending quality time with friends, family
and their golden retriever, Lacey.
SEENA KLING - 2nd grade
skling@cfprep.org
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Seena holds a Bachelor of Science degree, with a focus in Elementary Education,
from the University of Maryland. Mrs. Kling’s credentials are rich in
diversity; her teaching experiences include private and public schools
and substituting for grade levels PreK through 5th grade. Seena has also
mastered courses in instructional development in Reading , Language Arts,
Mathematics, ESOL, Thinking Maps, and, most recently, attended a workshop
on bookmaking. Ten years ago, she moved from Washington, D.C. to Orlando,
Florida with her two beautiful daughters, three cats, one guinea pig,
one rabbit and four hamsters. Seena possesses a cornucopia of hobbies
and interest, among which are: children, animals, cooking, eating, reading,
music, ballet, theater, travel and fitness. However, Seena’s first love
will always be teaching. Seena joined CFP in
August of 2004.
ALEX MOA - 2nd Grade
amoa@cfprep.org
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Alexandra was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in Connecticut and California.
She loves to travel and spend time with family. She loves the Performing
Arts, calligraphy and writing poetry. She took classes in Studio Art,
Theater and Acting while at Eastern Connecticut University and Valencia
Community College. Her Bachelor of Arts is in Elementary Education from
the University of Turabo, a branch from the Ana G Mendez School of Professional
Studies. Alexandra was introduced to CFP by
Assistant Principal Nora Colon who was her University professor. Alexandra's
love for teaching started when she followed the footsteps of her mother,
who is also a teacher. She has been a dedicated substitute teacher for
three years in both Social Studies and Language Arts. Alexandra's teaching
contributions can extend into conservation, helping others and in protecting
endangered species. She is motivated to teach all
CFP students so that they can reach their fullest potential and
be proud of their academic achievements.
TAMBRA LEONHARDT - 3rd grade
tjuul@cfprep.org
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Portal
Tambra Leonhardt graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. degree
in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is certified to teach grades 1-8 with
specializations in math and reading. She also holds an “English as a Second
Language” endorsement. Tambra taught second grade for several years in
Allen, TX, before taking time off to raise her son and daughter. Tambra
belongs to a very culturally diverse family…she was born in Taiwan, R.O.C.,
and adopted as an infant by her German mother and American father. She
lived in Germany for the first two years of her life then moved to the
United States, where she was raised in California and Texas. Tambra moved
to Orlando in 2001. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling,
reading, scrap-booking, cross-stitching, and scouting. Tambra continually
strives to motivate children to feel challenged, productive, and ultimately
successful in their academic, physical, and social goals.
JALILA ALI - 3rd Grade
jali@cfprep.org
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Jalila Ali is an experienced teacher who holds a Master's degree in Business Administration, Early Childhood Montessori Credentials, and a Florida Educator's Certification for grades K- 6. She first came to teach with us in 2001 and left in 2005 to take care of her newborn son Barraq, who is currently enrolled in our Montessori Program. She returned to CFP to work as a second grade language arts teacher. In her spare time, Jalila likes to read and do volunteer work wherever she is needed.
JULET WEDDERBURN – 4th grade
jwedderburn@cfprep.org
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Portal
Born from humble beginnings in the island of Jamaica, Julet and her family
migrated to America like most seeking a better life. From a young child
growing up her family’s ambition was the drive that encourages her to
attain whatever goals she sets for herself. She lived in New York for
most of her life until two and a half years ago she came to Florida seeking
refuge from the cold. She has a life long passion, her love for children.
It is because of her deep love for children and her desire to impact each
child in a positive way that her path led her to the field of Education.
She is the proud mother of son Ishmael and a neice Tasania. She has mentored
and raised several children some of whom are college and university graduates.
Her drive to see children succeed in their daily lives is a motivating
factor of her life. She graduated from Herbert Lehman College with a degree
in Psychology and later went back to American Intercontinental University
where she again graduated this time with a Master’s degree in Education.
Her love of learning and her quest for knowledge has recently led her
to embark upon yet another journey to fulfill her Educational goals. This
pathway is leading her to pursue a doctoral degree in Education Leadership
K-12. In spite of all her eagerness to learn she also has a lighter side;
she has a passion, she loves to walk. Walking for her is the most rewarding
thing ever. It calms and energizes her. If a summary for her has to be
made it would have to be, caring, loving, understanding, giving, sympathetic,
and most of all genuine and honest.
SALLY FYFFE- 5th Grade
sfyffe@cfprep.org
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Sally was pleased to join CFP in the fall of 2008. She graduated from
Dowling College in Long Island, NY, in 2001 with a Bachelors degree in
Sociology and a minor in Communication. Born and raised on Long Island,
New York, Sally spent many years dedicated to raising her children Adam
and Stephanie. During this time she volunteered for the PTA, Boy Scouts,
Girl Scouts and spent many hours advocating for special education. After
moving to Florida in 2001 she taught middle school Exceptional Education
for Orange County Public Schools for three years. Her youngest daughter
Rose, now happily attends the CFP Montessori program. Sally is empathetic
to the varied educational needs of her students and finds great satisfaction
in their daily successes. Sally enjoys ballroom dancing, computer research,
spending time with family, beach days, and shopping!
EDGAR CEDENO - 5th Grade
ecedeno@cfprep.org
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Edgar achieved his BA in Education from the University of Turabo , Metro Orlando Campus, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He became part of Central Florida Preparatory School , immediately after finishing his internship with CFP. Music has been his passion since he was a child, and as a professional musician he traveled the world. After dedicating 20 years of his life to the music industry, he decided to pursue a career in the Insurance industry where he excelled, leading a sales team and being promoted to manager within a month of his new career. Now he’s engaged in pursuing his masters.