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Monarch Academy
  • Home Page
  • ABOUT US
  • Upcoming Events
  • Calendar
  • CURRICULUM
  • STAFF
  • ICP
  • ICP SPRING 2021
  • ETHICS
  • PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT
  • Guest Book
  • Photo Memories
  • Work Study Program
  • Forms
  • Autism
  • Our Mission

OUR WONDERFUL STAFF

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Valerie Bourbour, Principal

Cristy Smith Office Administrator

Emily Sweet Vice-Principal

 High School Teacher
B.A. Psychology Temple University, Educational Endorsement UCF, Florida Certified Teacher: K-12 ESE, Middle School Endorsement 6-8, English 6-12, Psychology 6-12

Valerie has over 30 years of administrative experience working as a pioneer with students of autism in developing an optimal academic environment to promote 

 High School Teacher
B.A. Psychology Temple University, Educational Endorsement UCF, Florida Certified Teacher: K-12 ESE, Middle School Endorsement 6-8, English 6-12, Psychology 6-12

Valerie has over 30 years of administrative experience working as a pioneer with students of autism in developing an optimal academic environment to promote student success.  Her belief is "If a student can't learn the way we teach, then we will teach a way they can learn." ay something interesting about your business here.

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Emily Sweet Vice-Principal

Cristy Smith Office Administrator

Emily Sweet Vice-Principal

 Middle School Teacher
Literary Enrichment Specialist
B.A. Recreation Management with a concentration in Outdoor Experiential Education, Appalachian State. MS. Ed with a concentration in School Counseling, Indiana University. 

Emily's experience includes a Residential Instructor for the Autism Society,  a Behavior Consultant for Easter Se

 Middle School Teacher
Literary Enrichment Specialist
B.A. Recreation Management with a concentration in Outdoor Experiential Education, Appalachian State. MS. Ed with a concentration in School Counseling, Indiana University. 

Emily's experience includes a Residential Instructor for the Autism Society,  a Behavior Consultant for Easter Seals, and a middle and high school guidance counselor.  She takes great pride in seeing her students respond positively to individualized behavioral and academic interventions that she creates.  

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Cristy Smith Office Administrator

Cristy Smith Office Administrator

Cristy Smith Office Administrator

 Art Teacher
H.S. Diploma, Deland High School,  Dental Assistant Certification, Valencia Community College.

Cristy's experience includes Office Manager and Art Teacher at          Bet Sefer Heritage School, Paraprofessional at Saint Brendan's School, and Dental Assistant and Office Manager at Dr. Burch and Dean's Dental in Ormond Beach.  

 Art Teacher
H.S. Diploma, Deland High School,  Dental Assistant Certification, Valencia Community College.

Cristy's experience includes Office Manager and Art Teacher at          Bet Sefer Heritage School, Paraprofessional at Saint Brendan's School, and Dental Assistant and Office Manager at Dr. Burch and Dean's Dental in Ormond Beach.  Art is a passion for her because being creative is so good for your brain!  She loves to share this excitement with her students because it's impossible to make mistakes in art! .

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Lora Brewer Administrative Assistant

Lora Brewer Administrative Assistant

Lora Brewer Administrative Assistant

 High School Teacher
Autism Resource Specialist


Lora has been an Autism advocate for the last 18 years. She has organized support groups and resource groups and volunteered for five years in association with CARD.  Lora has been an active member of the Autism Society of Greater Orlando (ASGO)  for over 15 years.  Her employment includes 

 High School Teacher
Autism Resource Specialist


Lora has been an Autism advocate for the last 18 years. She has organized support groups and resource groups and volunteered for five years in association with CARD.  Lora has been an active member of the Autism Society of Greater Orlando (ASGO)  for over 15 years.  Her employment includes Volusia County Schools and private school teaching.  She's raised two sons on the autism spectrum and her motto is "Every Day is an Adventure!" 

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Lori Levoy

Lora Brewer Administrative Assistant

Lora Brewer Administrative Assistant

. Middle High School Teacher
Access Coordinator
Fundraising Chair

B.S. Communications, UCF

Lori's expertise includes substitute teacher in Volusia County Schools, Halifax Academy teacher, and five years at Monarch Academy.  Lori absolutely loves the students in her class.  They have become like family, and I enjoy sharing new experienc

. Middle High School Teacher
Access Coordinator
Fundraising Chair

B.S. Communications, UCF

Lori's expertise includes substitute teacher in Volusia County Schools, Halifax Academy teacher, and five years at Monarch Academy.  Lori absolutely loves the students in her class.  They have become like family, and I enjoy sharing new experiences with them.                                     They are always so eager to learn! 

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Amy Monroe

Lora Brewer Administrative Assistant

Amy Monroe

 Middle/High School Teacher
Disaster/Crisis Coordinator

B.S. Supervision and Management, Daytona State College 

Amy's experience includes Halifax Medical Center ED/Pediatric Tech,  Daytona Beach Police Officer, and Commissioner for Pop Warner football . She enjoys working with students who are a challenge to her and themselves. Amy wants 

 Middle/High School Teacher
Disaster/Crisis Coordinator

B.S. Supervision and Management, Daytona State College 

Amy's experience includes Halifax Medical Center ED/Pediatric Tech,  Daytona Beach Police Officer, and Commissioner for Pop Warner football . She enjoys working with students who are a challenge to her and themselves. Amy wants to change the world's view of Autism by taking it one step at a time.  She offers a culinary class for her students to teach them one of the essentials skills of life.   .

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Wendy Vignet

Wendy Vignet

Wendy Vignet

 Elementary School Teacher

B.A. Photo Journalism, State University of New York

Wendy's experience includes teaching at local area schools including Bet Sefer Heritage School and The Children's House Montessori Academy.  She loves interacting with the wonderful students at Monarch Academy which is so inspiring.  The opportunity to guide h

 Elementary School Teacher

B.A. Photo Journalism, State University of New York

Wendy's experience includes teaching at local area schools including Bet Sefer Heritage School and The Children's House Montessori Academy.  She loves interacting with the wonderful students at Monarch Academy which is so inspiring.  The opportunity to guide her students as they learn, grow, and become more confident is an incredible experience that allows her to grow as well. 

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Nancy Perez

Wendy Vignet

Wendy Vignet

 Elementary School Teacher
Volunteer Speaker Coordinator
B.A. Elementary Education with a concentration in Science, Loyola University.

Nancy's experience includes Chicago inner city schools, Bet Sefer Heritage School, and The Children's House. I love teaching children and opening up a new world for them utilizing enrichment education.  I

 Elementary School Teacher
Volunteer Speaker Coordinator
B.A. Elementary Education with a concentration in Science, Loyola University.

Nancy's experience includes Chicago inner city schools, Bet Sefer Heritage School, and The Children's House. I love teaching children and opening up a new world for them utilizing enrichment education.  I especially love the world of reading and share this passion consistently in my classroom.  My days are full of delight watching my students grow and do amazing things.   Young children have so much curiosity which makes teaching fun.  

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