MEET OUR TEAM
Shontel Holts-Rich
I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resource Management & Labor Relations and Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Previous employment includes 8 years as Associate Superintendent in Broward County Schools and 6 years as Human Resources Officer in Baltimore City Public Schools.
I’m currently the Program Manger for the New Hope Development Center afterschool program.
When not working, I enjoy traveling - both nationally and internationally – as well as spending time with family and friends.
My mottos:
(1) Once children learn how to learn, nothing is going to narrow their mind. The essence of teaching is to make learning contagious, to have one idea spark another. (Marva Collins)
(2) It’s your ATTITUDE not your APTITUDE that determines your ALTITUDE! (Zig Ziglar)
Chenetta Davis
I attended Dade County Public Schools and have worked at Miami-Dade Public Schools for over 23 years.
I have worked at New Hope Development Center as a teacher and office assistant for over 3 years.
When not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, listening to music and dancing.
My motto: “Each One, Teach One, Reach One…until all is taught.”
Nya Poole
My name is Adeja Wells. I attend Miami Dade College My major is early childhood education with a minor of psychology. My dream growing up was always to be a teacher because I love working with kids and I want to have the opportunity to help them reach their full potential in the classroom and for them to have a positive role model.
When not working or in school, i enjoy spending time with my son, listening to music, writng, and reading books.
My Motto: My life has been a blessing. I’m grateful for everything I do have and the places I’m going and the things I’ve seen.” – Leah LaBelle
Ericka Holts-Stephens
Certified Exceptional Education Teacher, K-12 and Prekindergarten/Primary Educator at Miami Dade County Public Schools. I am a graduate of Miami Dade College, University of Central Florida and Nova Southeastern University, where I received my Masters of Science Degree in Exceptional Student Education.
I have worked at NHDCI for over 10 years in roles including aftercare tutor, summer camp counselor, lead teacher and summer camp director.
When not working, I enjoy spending time with family and friends and traveling. I am an adventurous person and love seeking-out new things.
I believe…”We can change the world, one child at a time!”
Sheneka L. Munnings
Been in childcare field for over 7 years; working at New Hope Development Center for 2 years in the afterschool program as a teacher. I have an Associates Degree in Computer Science from Mackie College.
When I’m not working, I enjoy cooking, baking, traveling and spending time with my family.
My motto: Tell me and I will forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn (Benjamin Franklin)