Experienced Educators
With Passion And Talent

Get To Know The Early Education Experts Committed To The Success Of Your Child

Experienced Educators With Passion And Talent

Get To Know The Early Education Experts Committed To The Success Of Your Child

Quality Preschool and Daycare serving Central Florida

Maria Dos Santos

Owner and Regional Director

Maria has worked in early childhood education since 1997, and is continually analyzing the field’s evolution to update the school’s curriculum. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the Metropolitan University of Caracas, Venezuela, and an Advanced Level Director’s Credential in Florida. Since 2001, Maria has served in many capacities in the United States and positively shaped the lives of more than 1800 children through preschool operations.

Angelica Cosme

Director at My First Academy 3

Working in early childhood education since 2011, Angelica has served in many capacities in a preschool setting and brought her diverse skill set to every role. She holds her Director’s Credentials in Florida and an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts. Helping wherever she can and seeing children with smiles on their faces is the most rewarding part of her job.

Jessica Cosme

Director of My First Academy 1

In the early childhood education field since 2013, Jessica holds her Director’s Credentials in the state of Florida along with her Child Development Associate Certificate. She has been in every classroom from infants to summer camp perfecting her skill in learning everything there needs to know about all of the age groups. She is passionate about working with children and is very excited to continue to serve present and future families with the company.

Tania Hernandez

Director at My First Academy 2

Tania has worked in early childhood education since 2004 and is passionate about educating and working with children. She completed her BS in Biology, holds her Director’s Credential in Florida, and is currently pursuing an MA in Educational Management and Leadership. She is devoted to the physical, cognitive, and social development of her little ones. For six years, she was Director of the “Escuela Materno Infantil” at the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico. Since 2017, she has been an integral part of the MFA family. She feels happy, blessed, and eager to continue contributing to each child’s development.