Our Teachers
Who We Are
Administration
Mrs. Paola Gomez
Founder, Director
Paola worked as an engineer with local Florida counties for years before she became convinced that her passion for homeschooling was a calling from the Lord. She has put her organizational mind to work. Collaborating with others, she has sought to create a homeschool program that serves working families who know that love, education, and discipleship are crucial for raising up the coming generations.
561-508-3579 / ​paola@generations.school
Mr. Alex Gomez
Co-Founder, Operations Manager
Alex oversees areas in accounting, payroll, logistics, transportation, technology, building management, security, and the morning prayer before we open the doors each day.
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Deans
Our Deans serve our families by supporting student behavior, spiritual growth, chapel, and academic reporting. They also serve our teachers by supporting their personal, spiritual, and professional well-being.
Annette Jackson
Lead Dean of Students
Mrs. Annette Jackson has been an educator for over 25 years. She is a graduate of Grambling State University. Mrs. Annette has a passion for students and enjoys seeing them grow while serving as Guidance Counselor and Dean of Students at Berean Christian School. She also enjoys working with teachers and other administrators, providing emotional and spiritual support as needed.
For this new season, Mrs. Annette still hopes to be actively involved with students and work in partnership with others for their continued spiritual growth and formation. During her years at Berean Christian School, Mrs. Annette started a project called "U-Turn" to help students engage in safe spaces in order to talk about the difficult things in life. This project became one of the highlights of her time at Berean.
She feels blessed to be a part of the GCH
family, assisting with various tasks, and looks forward to continued partnership with others for their continued spiritual growth and formation.
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Knox Poole
Dean of Students
Knox comes to Generations with a passion and burden to see minds sharpened and hearts warmed in the light of the Gospel. Knox holds a Bachelors of Science in Church Ministries with a minor in Business. He is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling with accreditations through ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counselors) and CCEF (Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation).
Daniela Mederos
Dean of Students
Mrs. Daniela Mederos holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology and has dedicated her career to working with children and families in educational, developmental, and community settings. Her experience includes leadership in Christian education, collaboration with the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County and the Department of Children and Families, and holding certifications in ASQ developmental screenings and Brazelton Touchpoints to support early childhood development assessment and family support.
She feels deeply called by the Lord to guide and invest in children as they grow in both faith and learning, helping them build strong character and a personal relationship with Christ while thriving academically.
She is excited and blessed to join Generations Christian Homeschool, where she looks forward to supporting students in their spiritual and academic journey, partnering with families, and serving as a Christ-centered presence in their lives.
Elementary Teachers
Kaylie Ciulla
Social Studies Teacher
(3rd-5th Grade)
Kaylie is thrilled to be joining the exceptional team at GCH this year. From the age of 16 she has worked in a school setting, beginning as an elementary and middle school tutor for exceptional needs students and working in the front office of her local high school. From there, she earned her Child Development Credential for ages birth through 5 and has experience pertaining to all age groups through 8th grade. Kaylie was also employed by the Pasco/ Hernando Early Learning Coalition as an Eligibility/Resource. She has also always enjoyed serving in the children’s ministry at her church. Recently, Kaylie felt called back to the classroom and is so excited to see what the Lord has in store!
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
Mildred Crespo
Social Studies and Bible
(3rd-5th Grade)
Millie Crespo is a dedicated educator with over 25 years of experience working with elementary and middle school student. Earning her Bachelor degree in elementary education from Grand Canyon University and is passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity and growth. With expertise in student development, classroom management, and instruction, Millie, believe that Social Studies, help student understand history, culture, citizenship, and the role in the world. As a Christian educator, her faith guides her to teach with compassion, integrity, and love while nurturing students academically, personally and spiritually. Millie is excited to begin this journey at generation Christian homeschool.
Sara Garcia
2nd Grade Teacher
Sara has her Bachelor's Degree from FAU, where she majored in Pre-K to 3rd Grade Education. She has 6 years of teaching experience in the Palm Beach County School District, but has worked with children preschool to elementary age for over 15 years. Her family are members of a local church, where she has enjoyed serving in the church nursery. She is a mom to two little boys, and they are her greatest joys and blessings. She is excited to be a part of GCH, and looks forward to helping her students grow academically and spiritually.
Kiley Gasser
Science Teacher
(3rd-5th Grade)
Kiley feels blessed to be joining the GCH team this year. She attended Middle Georgia State University and Georgia Southern University where she studied psychology and was a member of the women's soccer team. Her desire for each student is to develop spiritually, educationally, and to enjoy learning. When she's not teaching science, Kiley volunteers with the Awanas program at her church, enjoys watching her sons play sports, and cooking delicious meals.
Elizabeth Mora
Pre-K Teacher
Elizabeth holds a degree in Bacteriology and Clinical Laboratory issued in Colombia where she has the opportunity to work in different medical institutions . In the U.S she got a Bachelor in Science.
Elizabeth is a member of a local church where she has worked with children, youth and women ministries. She has been working in Generations for 2 years helping in different areas including teaching Spanish, Chemistry and Physical Science and also supporting the administrative team and students.
Julene Riviere
Math and Bible
(3rd-5th Grade)
Juliene is a teacher, wife, and mom, but most importantly a child of God. HE is her EVERYTHING!
She comes to GCH with years of expeirience in the education field. It began when she graduated from Florida Atlantic University 20 years ago with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Minor in Hospitality Mangement. Since graduating, she has worked in many grade levels, including in the Palm Beach County School District.
Thereafter she started homeschooling her youngest son. Those years helped to expand my teaching skills as it allowed me to further develop teaching experience.
This vast array of experience has brought me full circle to teaching in the Christian setting at GCH where I pray to educate the students academically, but also spiritually.
Tania Santana
Kindergarten Teacher
Tania holds certifications in elementary education and has been serving as the children's coordinator at her church. She has a tremendous heart for raising children up in the Lord and drawing out their God-given talents! We are very excited to have her working with our littlest students.
Ashley Schroth
Math
(3rd-5th Grade)
Ashley holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (K–6) and brings nearly two decades of experience serving students and families. She dedicated 17 years to elementary education with the Palm Beach County School District before spending the past five years in the nonprofit sector. Throughout that time, her deep love for teaching never faded; she has come to see it as a true calling from God.
A lifelong member of the Lutheran church. Ashley has joyfully served in preschool classrooms and shared in gospel teaching ministries alongside her family. Most recently, she and her family felt led to put down roots at New Community of Hope.
Ashley has always held a special passion for children and wholeheartedly believes in the power of the homeschool setting to shape the next generation. She is thrilled and grateful to join Generations Home School and walk this part of God’s journey with its families and students.
Marta Sharon
Language Arts
(3rd-5th Grade)
Marta is a wife, mother, and dedicated educator with over 15 years of experience teaching grades 1–5 in both public and Christian private schools. She holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and has spent eight years in public education and seven years in Christian education. Throughout her career, Marta has been passionate about creating engaging, supportive learning environments where students can grow academically, personally, and spiritually.
Marta's heart for education extends beyond academics—her greatest calling is sharing her faith and guiding others into a deeper relationship with our Heavenly Father. She believes true education nurtures both the mind and the spirit.
When she's not teaching, Marta treasures time with her family. They love camping adventures and making lasting memories on Disney trips together. Her life and work are rooted in faith, family, and a desire to serve others with purpose and joy.
Courtney Smith
Science
(3rd-5th Grade)
Courtney Smith is excited to join the Generations Christian School family as an elementary teacher. She is a
graduate of Florida State University and brings more than 15 years of professional experience in education
support, leadership, operations, and project coordination. Throughout her career, she has been passionate
about building meaningful relationships, fostering collaboration, and creating organized, engaging
environments where students and colleagues can thrive.
Courtney believes every child is uniquely created by God with a purpose, unique gifts, and incredible
potential. She is committed to creating a Christ-centered classroom where students feel loved, encouraged,
challenged, and inspired to grow academically, socially, and spiritually while developing a lifelong love of
learning.
Outside of the classroom, Courtney enjoys spending quality time with her family and serving others
through her faith. She considers it a true blessing to partner with families as she helps each student discover their
God-given potential while growing in wisdom, confidence, character, and the love of Christ.
Stephanie Trenschel
Language Arts
(3rd-5th Grade)
Stephanie Trenschel holds a degree in Elementary Education with minors in psychology, science, and religion from Lee University. She taught kindergarten for two years at a private school, was director of a daycare for three years, taught at a co-op for one year, and has homeschooled for 14yrs, graduating two of her four kids, so far. She recently taught our summer reading camp and her students loved it!
Hannah Tribin
1st Grade
Hannah is delighted to join Generations Christian Homeschool after teaching preschool at a local private school. Her heart for education is rooted in creating a classroom where every child feels safe, loved, and excited to learn. Her faith inspires her to show up for her students with patience, joy, and love each and every day. As a mom who has embraced teaching Spanish to her three children, Hannah is thrilled to bring that same joy of language learning to her students. Outside the classroom, Hannah serves in the children’s ministry at her church.
Middle and High School Teachers
Rachel Costanzo
Teacher Support
Rachel Costanzo was homeschooled for most of her growing up and has a passion for classical christian education. She has a bachelor's in music, as well as several credits towards a master's in education. She has taught at the high school level for two years at a classical homeschool program as well as teaching middle and high school ages for close to 4 years at a christian school. She especially has a passion for teaching Bible, Literature, and history, and is excited to teach middle school Language Arts. She loves working with middle and high school students and seeing them grow in their understanding and make connections from what they are learning with the truths of God's Word. She also enjoys helping lead bible studies and organizing nursery at her church, as well has supporting her husband, who is a pastor at a church plant in Jupiter.
Dr. Rebecca Hammonds
Language Arts (High School A-C)
Bible (High School A)
Biology (High School A)
Dual Enrollment Director
Dr. Rebecca Hammonds is excited to be a part of Generations Christian School again this year working with the High School students! After several years of teaching at the College/University level, she is thrilled to continue working with teens. She loves to help prepare them for their university and professional futures. She serves at her church and loves to help her students live out their personal faith.
Publications and Scholarship: Bookish Women: Examining the Textual and Embodied Construction of Scholarly and Literary Women in Musicals (Dissertation, 2019), "(Un)Limited: The Influence of Mentorship and Father-Daughter Relationships on Elphaba's Heroine Journey in Wicked" (Theatre History Studies Journal, 2021), "'Wake up to the new century. The game's changing': Katherine Plumber and the Use of Authorship to Create Systems Change in Newsies" (Newsies, Newsies-Read All About It: Essays on the Film and Broadway Productions, 2026)
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Sara Jean-Baptiste
Math Teacher
(6th & 7th Grade)
Sara is an educator at heart and, most importantly, a child of God. Christ is her firm foundation, and her faith guides every aspect of her life and career. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and is a Florida-certified teacher with an ESOL endorsement. She has proudly served the School District of Palm Beach County for the past 13 years, gaining valuable experience in both administrative and educational roles.
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Outside the classroom, Sara serves as a worship leader at her church, where she has the privilege of leading others in praise and worship. She is passionate about building strong, meaningful relationships with students and families because she believes trust is the foundation of a successful learning environment.
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Sara firmly believes that every child is uniquely created by God and has their own learning style and potential. Her mission is to create a supportive, engaging, and encouraging classroom where every student feels valued, challenged, and empowered to succeed. Sara is excited to continue answering God's calling in education and looks forward to making a lasting impact at GCH.
Diana Mendoz
Language Arts Teacher
(6th-8th Grade)
Dianna is a dedicated educator with over 30 years of experience teaching various levels of education ranging from preschool to college. She holds a Masters in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing. Intermittently, Dianna has completed a National Childcare Director’s credential, American Christian Schools International accreditation, and Leadership College degree with her church, Christ Fellowship.
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One of her greatest accomplishments was establishing a Spanish curriculum for a Christian homeschool co-op in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is thrilled at the opportunity to help Generation Christian School students develop academically and socially through a Christian Homeschool program, while seeing them develop a healthy biblical worldview.
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Outside of the classroom, Dianna enjoys writing, reading, and adventures with family and friends. She is actively involved in her church, serving others through prayer and mentorship of young believers.
Alejandra Monllau, M.A.
Math Teacher
(Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and College Algebra)
Alejandra earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education in Mathematics in the US; she is also a Florida Certified Teacher in Mathematics from 6th to 12th grade. Originally from Venezuela where she studied Business Administration, she decided to pursue her real passion for teaching when she moved to the US. She has been actively teaching and tutoring at all grade levels for the past 20 years.
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Since 2016, Alejandra has been teaching students with minor cognitive and behavioral disabilities; expanding her reach to serve a wider audience while improving her skills in the field. Her experience while working at EIBS (EARLY INTERVENTION BEHAVIORAL SERVICES) and teaming up in partnership with Neurokids, have been an invaluable asset for her and for those families looking for a different approach for their special need kids.
Ellen Sims
Science Teacher
(Middle/High School)
Ellen holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and is a graduate of Kaleo Leadership College at Christ Fellowship Church. With over 20 years of experience in education, she has taught students from elementary through high school and has also owned and managed several successful businesses. Ellen is passionate about walking beside students as they explore God’s purpose for their lives and develop their unique gifts and talents. She is especially excited to bring her experience teaching Financial Literacy to provide students with lifelong skills that will empower them to apply both biblical and practical principles that will help ensure their future success.
Debbie Weaver
Social Studies Teacher
(6th-8th Grade)
Debbie Weaver, M.Ed., is an experienced educator with over 8 years of teaching in public schools. With a Master of Education degree, she has also dedicated over 15 years to homeschooling her own children, successfully graduating three children and continuing to homeschool her youngest. Debbie's passion for education and commitment to personalized learning make her a valuable resource for both traditional and homeschooling communities.
Staff
Christy Miles
Administrative Assistant, Electives Director, and Admissions Director
Christy joined the administrative team at Generations Christian Homeschool after working on the administrative team at her church for many years. She provides a tremendous amount of organizational support to every aspect of the school. She also supports the marketing and social media needs of the school. Along with her husband, Lucas Miles, Christy is an invaluable part of our administrative team with a heart dedicated to our students and families.
Jaina Moncada
Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, and Marketing Director
At 23 years old, Jaina feels incredibly blessed to be a mom and a valued member of the Generations Christian Homeschool team. Her journey has been shaped by dedication and passion, from playing soccer for 11 years to earning a full scholarship to Carolina University. Over the past eight months, the GCH has become more than a workplace—it has become a loving, faith-filled family. As a member of Blueprints Church, her faith is at the center of everything she does, especially her heart for students. Jaina is passionate about encouraging and guiding them as they grow into confident, Christ-centered leaders and looks forward to welcoming new families this school year.
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Zully Popoteur
Support Staff
Zully is very excited to join Generations Christian Homeschool. She previously worked in early childhood education at a private school, and loves working alongside students and parents to help nurture students' growth and development. Homeschooling her own children ignited Zully's deep passion for education and for learning environments where students truly flourish. These experiences taught her the value of strong family relationships and gave her a deep appreciation for the vital role parents play. She is eager to bring this background and a heart of service to our community, supporting parents as they guide their children toward their full potential. She looks forward to offering dedicated support and walking alongside our students, staff, and families every step of the way.