Teachers

Catarina Vale joined the Atlantis Academy Miami L.I.F.E. Program team as a teacher in July after completing her dual Bachelor of Arts in psychology and interdisciplinary studies at Florida International University in Boca Raton, Fla. Catarina has been a member of the L.I.F.E. Program community since 2017 through her involvement with our partner non-profit organization Pages 2 Stages. She is proud to be a member of the Atlantis Academy L.I.F.E. Program team and looks forward to opportunity to work with our wonderful students throughout the year.

Claudia Farinas is in her third year with Atlantis Academy Miami L.I.F.E. team. She spent one year working with our students as a Job Experience Coach before moving into the role of transition resource teacher. Born and raised in Ciego De Avila, Cuba, Claudia earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida International University in Boca Raton, Fla., and began working with L.I.F.E. upon graduating. Claudia is an enthusiastic teacher who seeks opportunities to both teach and learn from her students each day.