Meet our Head of school

Mrs. Krista Adams Wallace
Head of school

Mrs. Krista Adams Wallace is an innovative educational leader with over 20 years of experience in school administration and experiential learning. As the Founder and former Head of School of Doulos Discovery School in the Dominican Republic, she pioneered a K-12 international model integrating rigorous academics with outdoor education and character formation. Most recently, she served in national leadership roles in the U.S., directing educator development programs that impact over 10,000 students annually.

A strategic and collaborative leader, Mrs. Wallace holds a Master’s degree in International Education from Framingham State University, a Certificate in Educational Leadership from the State University of New York, Buffalo, and a Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University. She furthered her professional development through Executive Education in Women’s Leadership at the Yale School of Management. With a career marked by a commitment to Christian principles and global citizenship, she is dedicated to fostering vibrant learning communities where students are encouraged to grow as curious learners, thoughtful leaders, and compassionate individuals.

Meet the principals

Saul Jenkins
Middle/High School Principal

Mr. Jenkins brings more than 37 years of experience working in education. His career includes teaching positions in both England and the Dominican Republic, leadership of the Social Studies Department at the Abraham Lincoln School, and 13 years of service as Director of Punta Cana International School. His extensive academic background also includes advanced studies at the University College London Institute of Education.

Lissette García-Martínez
Preschool / Elementary Principal

Ms. García-Martínez is the Preschool and Elementary Principal at ASV. Born and raised in Santo Domingo, she is a proud Carol Morgan School alumna. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from UNPHU and a Master’s degree in Overseas Education from Framingham State College, Massachusetts. With over 45 years of experience in education, Ms. García-Martínez served as an elementary teacher for 36 years at Carol Morgan School and later led the Language Enhancement Department at Saint George School.

Meet the Admin staff

Florencia Siciliano
Principal's Administrative Assistant
Gabriella Hernandez
Principal's Administrative Assistant
Gerardina Vandeshourt
ACE Supervisor
Luz Merino
Board Assistant
Merian Chaban
Community Engagement Manager
Michelle Gaton
Recepcionist
Rocío Calderón
Admissions & Student Services Coordinator
Arlen Laureano
Recepcionist

Meet the Operations staff

Ailyn Rodríguez
Human Resources Senior Manager
Ahuilda Peralta
Human Resources Generalist
Carlos Llaneza
Operations Director
Douglas González
IT Senior Manager
Gismer de la Rosa
Accounts Receivable & Payable Administrator
Gregory Parada
Maintenance Support
Lorena Mendez
Janitor
Margarita Mercedes
Janitor
Mersy Castillo
Cashier & Accounting Officer
Mister Veloz
Maintenance Support
Yokasta Taveras
Purchasing Administrator
Angelica Dominguez
Gator Shop Administrator

Meet the preschool staff

Cristina Martínez
Preschool - Toddlers Homeroom Teacher
Lia Resek
Preschool - Toddlers Co-Teacher
Shellsey Ramirez
Preschool Assistant
Tiffany Portorreal
Preschool - Nursery Homeroom Teacher
Karem Duarte
Preschool - Nursey Co-Teacher
Anna Lancaster
Preschool - PreK Homeroom Teacher
Amanda Baez
Preschool - PreK Co-Teacher
Cynthia Herrera
Preschool - Kinder Homeroom Teacher
Adrianna Medina
Preschool - Kinder Co-Teacher

Meet the Elementary staff

Claudia Mota
Elementary - First Grade Homeroom Teacher
María Belen Nuñez
Elementary - First Grade Co-Teacher
Jennifer Sánchez
Elementary - Second Grade Homeroom Teacher
Yanna Sánchez
Elementary - Second Grade Co-Teacher
María Amelia Sella
Elementary - Third Grade Homeroom Teacher
Marjorie Sosa
Elementary - Third Grade Co-Teacher
Mariel Martínez
Elementary - Fourth Grade Homeroom Teacher
Irene Vasquez
Elementary - Fourth Grade Co-Teacher
Altabeira Polanco
Elementary - Fifth Grade Homeroom Teacher
Gabriela Delgado
Elementary Spanish & Social Studies Teacher
Javier Rivas
Preschool/Elementary Character Ed. & IT Teacher
Keyla Rojas
Elementary Spanish & Social Studies Teacher
Mencia Reyes
Elementary Music Teacher
Sarid Soto
Elementary Art Teacher
Shirley Rosario
Librarian

Meet the middle/High school staff

Gerson de la Cruz
Middle/High School English Language Arts & French Teacher
Giselle Soriano
Middle/High School Spanish & Social Studies Teacher
Luis González
Middle/High School Science & Math Teacher
Luis Almanzar
Middle/High School ELA, Social Studies & Math Teacher
Marilyn Abreu
Spanish & Social Studies Teacher & Specialist Teacher Coordinator
Sabrina Sosa
Middle/High School Science Teacher
Sabrina Taveras
Middle/High School Math Teacher
Theresa de la Cruz
Middle/High School Art & IT Teacher
Roselin Rocha
Academic Secretary and Spanish & Social Studies Teacher

Meet the Whole school staff

Jennifer Fraser
Student Support
Laura Contreras
Psychologist
Manuel Sánchez
Dean of Students

Meet the Athletics staff

Alejandro Carriles
PE Teacher
Claudio Joel Santos
PE and Swimming Teacher
Henry Nuñez
Head of Physical Education Program
María Schaupp
Swimming Teacher
Richard Britton
Athletic Director