Meet Our Team

Christine Gory

Christine has been the Director of Bonita Springs Academy for over 12 years and brings over 30 years experience in Early Childhood Education. As a hands-on leader, she is always available to support staff, children and families. Christine takes pride in working alongside such an amazing team of dedicated women. Together, they create a nurturing and engaging environment where children can learn, grow and thrive.

Liliana Castillo

Ms. Liliana  has been with the Academy for over 10 years and is lovingly known as the "baby whisperer." She cares for each baby as if they were her own, bringing warmth, patience, and a nurturing touch to the classroom. Highly organized and attentive, she creates a safe and comforting environment where our littlest learners can grow and thrive.

Olivia McFarlane

Olivia has been a  valued member of the BSA family for over 6 years. During her time with us, she has worn many hats and gained experience in nearly every classroom. Her flexibility, dedication, and love for children have made her an important part of our team. Olivia currently serves in our Toddler Room, where she creates a nurturing, engaging environment and builds meaningful relationships with some of our youngest learners.

Liza Avalos

Ms. Liza is full of energy and joy, bringing music movement, and creativity into her classroom every day. She loves to sing and dance with her little friends and enjoys doing fun projects that spark each child's imagination. With her grace and patience, she makes every child feel special and truly creates an amazing learning environment. We are extremely blessed to have Ms. Liza as part of our BSA family for the last 6 years!

Rainy Vrooman

Ms. Rainy matches the energy and excitement of her students, creating a classroom filled with music, smiles, and endless learning. Her circle time is always a favorite, engaging the children with fun, interactive activities that keep them eager to learn and participate. She brings joy, structure and creativity to every day, making her classroom a place children love to be. Ms. Rainy has been with BSA as a teacher for over 3 years, before teaching she was a BSA parent for over 7 years.

Marisela Arroyo

Ms. Marisela has been a valued member of the BSA family for over three years and serves in our VPK room. She has a true gift for creating a fun, engaging and creative learning environment for her students. Ms. Marisela is especially talented when it comes to art projects and her classroom is always filled with the most colorful displays that showcase her students' creativity and learning. Ms. Marisela's patience, creativity and dedication help prepare her students for a successful transition to kindergarten while making learning exciting every step of the way!

Stephanie Murillo

Stephanie is the newest member of the Bonita Springs Academy family, and we are so thankful for her! As a classroom assistant, Stephanie can be found throughout the Academy supporting both teachers and students wherever she is needed. From welcoming families at the front door, to lending a hand in a classroom, she brings a positive attitude, flexibility and a caring heart to everything she does. Her willingness to jump in and help wherever needed makes her an invaluable part of our BSA family. 

Raygen Gory

Raygen grew up at Bonita Springs Academy, starting as a Kindergarten student in aftercare and now heads up our Summer Camp. At 17 years old and heading off to college, she continues to pour her heart into making summer camp fun and memorable for every child. From planning to building relationships, Raygen's enthusiasm, kindness, and love for children shine through in everything she does. We are proud to have watched her grow and are blessed to have her on our team!