Get to Know Casa’s EC Staff!
Teacher Bios (Pictured from Top Left to Right, and then Bottom Left to Right)
“I was born and raised in Dominican Republic. Lived in New York for 6 years. I’m proud to be the mom of an 8 years old girl. I have a bachelor of Education and I also have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. I enjoy ecotourism, I love traveling, spending time with family and friends.”
“Hello! My name is Marissa Santiago and I have been working in education since 2017 in various capacities, whether it’s as a curriculum development specialist, cognitive and behavioral assessor, teacher, or director of education. In each of these roles, I’ve enjoyed getting to help students realize their potential and identify their individual learning styles because I see the impact it has on their overall confidence and self perception. Outside of education, I love spending time with my daughter Mia and husband Marco. I also love dancing, reading, and being outside!”
“My name is Katia Salcedo. I am from Colombia and I am married with two kids. I have worked as a Social Worker for more than 20 years in Colombia. I love working with people and helping them discover their potential. This is my second time at Casa and I am happy to be part of this amazing family again.”
“Faith Boakye joined the Casa team as the Exceptional Children’s Director in 2022. She has over 14 years of experience in special education and has served as a teacher, coordinator, and director. She has a Bachelors in Elementary Education and a Masters in Special Education. She is also certified in middle grades math. She has been married for 8 years and has 3 sons and a daughter! Faith enjoys being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Mrs. Boakye is the Director of Exceptional Children and is your go-to for Special Education services, 504 services, IDEA grants, EC budget and service provider oversight. She manages the Exceptional Childrens’ Teachers and Related Service Providers.”
“I’m from Venezuela and I have a beautiful daughter who is 14 years old. We’ve been in the USA since February 2015. For about 8 years, I have been working in Venezuela in interventions and preventing special needs in different communities. I love dancing, spending time with my friends and learning different cultures.”
“My name is Delia Salazar, and I am a dedicated Teacher Assistant with several years of experience working with children. I am originally from Lima, Peru, and moved to North Carolina in 2017 with my family. In my free time, I love spending quality moments with my family—my husband, Ben, and our son, Nicholas. Together, we enjoy biking, swimming, and exploring new places. I also have a passion for baking, especially traditional Peruvian desserts.”
“I was born and grew up in Puerto Rico. I have a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and a master’s degree in exceptional students. I’ve been practicing Olympic Weightlifting since I was 14 years old. During the pandemic I moved to Pennsylvania and two years later I moved to North Carolina. This is my second year working at Casa!”
“I’m from Sinaloa, Mexico, known as the happiest country. With 11 years of teaching experience, I joined Casa in 2021 and truly cherish being part of this family! I have a Bachelor’s in Special Education, Montessori certification, and a NC Teaching License for Elementary Education K-6/Cross Categorical K-12. I enjoy learning and staying active. I’m looking forward to an exciting upcoming school year!”
