Meet Our Team
Angela Peyton, Operations Coordinator
Growing up in DC from birth, I learned very early on the obstacles minority children in our area would face then and have only become more challenging now. Being aware of the negative traits of growing up in an underprivileged neighborhood only made me more desperate to develop the positive traits I wanted to sow into the next generation. I started caring for children as early as 12 years of age as a babysitter, and pursued childhood education in High School. Since then, I have lovingly worked in early childhood, and school age education in intervals over the last 20 years, with most of my experience serving Early Learning centers in Alexandria, VA. It is a tremendous gift for me to come back to my roots by way of serving my “home” with love and commitment to changing the world one dream at a time.
Growing up in DC from birth, I learned very early on the obstacles minority children in our area would face then and have only become more challenging now. Being aware of the negative traits of growing up in an underprivileged neighborhood only made me more desperate to develop the positive traits I wanted to sow into the next generation. I started caring for children as early as 12 years of age as a babysitter, and pursued childhood education in High School. Since then, I have lovingly worked in early childhood, and school age education in intervals over the last 20 years, with most of my experience serving Early Learning centers in Alexandria, VA. It is a tremendous gift for me to come back to my roots by way of serving my “home” with love and commitment to changing the world one dream at a time.
Christina Hinton, Coach
I have been in the special educational field for over 6 years and I am thrilled to be apart of the I Dream Team. I am excited to make connections with our learners. I Dream makes me feel at home as my voice is heard and I am able to be a free spirited rainbow. I will always make sure I do everything with love when it comes to the families and learners in my world. I believe we can do anything together.
I have been in the special educational field for over 6 years and I am thrilled to be apart of the I Dream Team. I am excited to make connections with our learners. I Dream makes me feel at home as my voice is heard and I am able to be a free spirited rainbow. I will always make sure I do everything with love when it comes to the families and learners in my world. I believe we can do anything together.
Deangelo Johnson, Security and Operations Coordinator
Derrick Morgan, Physical Education
Hello. My name is Derrick Morgan- born and raised in Washington DC. I've been working with kids doing PE classes, theater /drama, and art classes for over 15 years at various Elementary schools. I also coached high school girls lacrosse and volleyball. I also was a personal trainer and I currently have my own paint and sip business for the past 9 years
Hello. My name is Derrick Morgan- born and raised in Washington DC. I've been working with kids doing PE classes, theater /drama, and art classes for over 15 years at various Elementary schools. I also coached high school girls lacrosse and volleyball. I also was a personal trainer and I currently have my own paint and sip business for the past 9 years
Janine Gomez, Executive Director
Jasmine Merritt, Coach
Jeffery Peoples, Learner Support
Justin Thomas, Lead Coach
Kevin Summers, Director of Culture and Learner Succes
Leensa Fufa, Lead Coach
Lisa Monroe, School Based Therapist (via Paving The Way)
Loretta Durr, Instructional Coach
Marites Duldulao, Lead Coach
My career started as a high school biology teacher in the Philippines. I continued teaching High School Biology in the United States for a couple of years. But then, I realized that I can use my creativity to its full potential by switching to Early Childhood Education. I know that I found my mojo in this field. I am an educator of 23 years.
I strongly believe that each child has their own learning style and as a teacher I have to discover that style in my students. Blending cultures with education provides new learning platforms for my students. Partnering with the community in fostering a successful learning environment is my goal. I am a proud member of the I Dream family and look forward to building relationships and success for my students.
My career started as a high school biology teacher in the Philippines. I continued teaching High School Biology in the United States for a couple of years. But then, I realized that I can use my creativity to its full potential by switching to Early Childhood Education. I know that I found my mojo in this field. I am an educator of 23 years.
I strongly believe that each child has their own learning style and as a teacher I have to discover that style in my students. Blending cultures with education provides new learning platforms for my students. Partnering with the community in fostering a successful learning environment is my goal. I am a proud member of the I Dream family and look forward to building relationships and success for my students.
Matt Whitnall, Director of Operations
Monet Oliver, Lead Coach
My name is Monet Oliver, I was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia and have worked in the education field for over 6 years with all age groups. Growing up, I didn't like school because I had trouble comprehending reading and math and it would take me longer to do my work then others, but my teachers and mentors help me get through and taught me that no matter what situation is, keep going and to never give up. I have enjoyed working with children for as long as I can remember. Over the years I have found my passion working in collaboration with children to experience the wonders of the world around us. In every student, I strive to foster an appetite for connecting learning from the classroom to real world experiences. I treat each day as a new adventure from which to learn and grow. I look forward to the many adventures at I Dream PCS.
My name is Monet Oliver, I was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia and have worked in the education field for over 6 years with all age groups. Growing up, I didn't like school because I had trouble comprehending reading and math and it would take me longer to do my work then others, but my teachers and mentors help me get through and taught me that no matter what situation is, keep going and to never give up. I have enjoyed working with children for as long as I can remember. Over the years I have found my passion working in collaboration with children to experience the wonders of the world around us. In every student, I strive to foster an appetite for connecting learning from the classroom to real world experiences. I treat each day as a new adventure from which to learn and grow. I look forward to the many adventures at I Dream PCS.
Naomi Washington-Roque, Lead Coach
I believe that even at 4,5,6 or even 7 years old, children are a wealth of knowledge. As an educator, learner, movement artist, and practitioner I dream for every child to be able to realize the wealth that they have within themselves, grow their bank of knowledge and understanding and share it with the world in the special way that only they can. I myself never hated or loved school, but I was good at it, so I passed by. It wasn’t until college, where I got to manage my learning by choosing what was truly interesting to me, and then spending years pursuing those interests that I found the gift that I wanted to share with the world in the form of movement and education. I came to I Dream because I do not want learners to have to wait until college to encounter the seeds of their passion and their purpose. Here, they can have the unique opportunity in elementary education to encounter and explore those passions with the beautiful energy and fire that they have as young children.
I believe that even at 4,5,6 or even 7 years old, children are a wealth of knowledge. As an educator, learner, movement artist, and practitioner I dream for every child to be able to realize the wealth that they have within themselves, grow their bank of knowledge and understanding and share it with the world in the special way that only they can. I myself never hated or loved school, but I was good at it, so I passed by. It wasn’t until college, where I got to manage my learning by choosing what was truly interesting to me, and then spending years pursuing those interests that I found the gift that I wanted to share with the world in the form of movement and education. I came to I Dream because I do not want learners to have to wait until college to encounter the seeds of their passion and their purpose. Here, they can have the unique opportunity in elementary education to encounter and explore those passions with the beautiful energy and fire that they have as young children.
Neisha Speis, Learner Support
Nathan Dumas, Learner Support
Rachel Fisher, Special Education Coach
Hello my name is Rachel Fisher and I've been an educator for 20 years. I'm originally from Kansas City, MO. but have lived in the DMV area for 12 years. My goal is to strengthen the relationship between the I Dream community, the students, and their families. I believe that in order to achieve this, the needs of our learners must be met on a holistic level through providing accurate, relative, and meaningful learning experiences. Thank you for allowing me to coach your learner and I hope to make this school year a success, while also having FUN!
Hello my name is Rachel Fisher and I've been an educator for 20 years. I'm originally from Kansas City, MO. but have lived in the DMV area for 12 years. My goal is to strengthen the relationship between the I Dream community, the students, and their families. I believe that in order to achieve this, the needs of our learners must be met on a holistic level through providing accurate, relative, and meaningful learning experiences. Thank you for allowing me to coach your learner and I hope to make this school year a success, while also having FUN!
Samirah Ali, Special Education Coach
Ta’shawn Yates, Coach
Teresa Bearisto, COVID PCT (via OSSE)
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Reina Moreno and Carmen Sanchez, Custodians (via Smart Cleaning Solutions)
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