Staff

Christine Laurenzi
Director & Founder
Mrs. Laurenzi earned her Bachelor’s in Education from Eastern Michigan University and Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Florida.
Rachel Pethe’
Elementary & Middle School Math & Science Teacher
Mrs. Pethe’ holds a Marketing Management Degree from Florida State University and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Florida.
Nina Shand
Middle School ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Ms. Shand earned a Bachelors in English and a Masters in Liberal Arts with a concentration in experiential education, English, and nature writing, both from the USFSP.
Missy Donnelly
Elementary ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Mrs. Donnelly earned her Bachelor's in Elementary Education from USF and has 14+ years of professional classroom experience.
Emily Tluchak
Admissions & Charitable Giving Coordinator
Mrs. Tluchak holds a Biology Degree and a Master's in Teaching with a specialization in Secondary Science Education, both from the University of South Florida.
Kristin Tsafatinos
Upper Elementary Math Teacher
Mrs. Tsafatinos holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida and has specialized in Elementary Education (K–6), Mathematics (6–12), and ESOL.
Cari Robaldo
Arts Educator & Administrative Support
Ms. Robaldo earned a Bachelor’s of Fine Art degree from Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, majoring in Illustration and with a concentration on traditional figure and landscape painting.
Linda Arroyo
K-3 Support Teacher
Mrs. Arroyo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University Northwest and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, with a focus on Teacher Leadership for School Improvement, from the University of Florida.
Monte
Guest Teacher & Indi-ED Enthusiast
Monte, our resident pup, brings his playful and joyful spirit to Indi-ED so that we can all learn about empathy, compassion, responsibility, and joy.