Meet Our Team
The People
Behind the Magic
Passionate Educators. Dedicated Mentors.
Our faculty and staff are the heart of Discovery Day Academy. Each member of our team is carefully selected for their passion for children, love of learning, and commitment to nurturing every student's individual potential.
C-PBL
Trained in Our
Proprietary Model
Proprietary Model
15+
Years of
Teaching Excellence
Teaching Excellence
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Est. 2011
15+ Years
of Excellence
of Excellence
Toddlers to 8th
Early Learning Through
Middle School
Middle School
Bonita Springs
25355 S Tamiami Trail
Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs, FL
C-PBL
Cognitive Project-Based
Learning Model
Learning Model
Est. 201115+ Years of Excellence
Toddlers to 8thEarly Learning Through Middle School
Bonita Springs25355 S Tamiami Trail, FL
C-PBLCognitive Project-Based Learning
Est. 201115+ Years of Excellence
Toddlers to 8thEarly Learning Through Middle School
Bonita Springs25355 S Tamiami Trail, FL
C-PBLCognitive Project-Based Learning
Discovery Day Academy
Meet the People Who
Make It All Possible
Make It All Possible
At Discovery Day Academy, our faculty and staff are more than educators — they are mentors, innovators, and champions for every child. Each member of our team is carefully selected for their deep commitment to the C-PBL model, their passion for children, and their belief that every learner deserves a meaningful and inspiring education. Together, we create an environment where curiosity thrives and every student is empowered to reach their fullest potential.
C-PBL
Trained in Our
Learning Model
Learning Model
15+
Years of Combined
Teaching Excellence
Teaching Excellence
Leadership
Our Administrative Team
Founder
Elizabeth McDaniel, EdD
Founder/Curriculum Designer — PBL Teacher 3rd through 8th Grades
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Head of Lower School
Our Team
Administrative Support Staff
and Enrichment
and Enrichment
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AD
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Kindergarten through 8th Grade
Primary School Teachers
DD
Kindergarten
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Dana Deluca, BS
Kindergarten Teacher
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FJ
1st Grade
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Fiorella Jauregui, BS
1st Grade Teacher
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AB
2nd Grade
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Amanda Bencze, BS
2nd Grade Teacher
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MM
3rd to 4th Grade
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Marlen Via Montes, BS
3rd through 4th Grade Teacher
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TL
5th to 8th Grade
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Teressa Larson, BS
5th through 8th Grade Teacher
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Toddler through PK4
Early Learning Teachers
EM
Toddler
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Erika Marquez, CDA
Toddler Teacher
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MM
PK3
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Maria Morales, CDA
PK3 Teacher
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AS
Lead PK4
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Alexandria Smith, CDA
Lead PK4 Teacher
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MD
PK4 Assistant
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Melanie Marquez Davlia, BS
PK4 Assistant Teacher
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Standards of Ethical Conduct
C-PBL Certification Courses
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Inspiring the Next Generation
of Thinkers and Creators
of Thinkers and Creators
A private school experience unlike any other — where every child discovers their potential through creativity, inquiry, and innovation.
Creativity
Inquiry
Innovation
Community
Global Citizens
