Our Staff

Marla E is the Art teacher at Chrysalis School. Mara E studied Fine Art at Rollins College in Winter Park and graduated from the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale. Her work has been featured in major Florida venues including Mount Dora Center for the Arts, Osceola Center for the Arts, the Orlando Museum of Art, Casselberry Art House, Casselberry City Hall, Lake Mary City Hall, the Mayor's Gallery at Orlando City Hall, and Art Basel Miami. Marle E received a Professional Development Grant from United Arts of Central Florida in which she instructed children in her medium, Urban Plaster, and had a show and installation called "The Urban Plaster Experience" incorporating the children's art with hers. About her work with children Marla E says, "Creating is a huge part of my life. I'm constantly discovering through art. Teaching Art is a learning experience as I guide my students toward discovery."

Maria Gomez is a graduate of Universidad del Sagrado Corazon, and holds a Montessori teaching credential and Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Maria is a veteran Montessori teacher, having worked in several Central Florida schools. Maria is the lead teacher in our Early Grades classroom at Chrysalis School, and is the assistant school administrator.

Geoffrey McGuinness is the co-founder of Chrysalis School. Geoffrey holds a Bachelor's degree (hons) from University of Bristol. He is a 30+ years veteran teacher, having taught children with a broad variety of exceptionalities in grades 1-12 in private and public schools, and currently teaches Chrysalis School upper-grades students. Geoffrey is the co-author of Reading Reflex and How to Increase Your Child's Verbal Intelligence.  Geoffrey has addressed the International Dyslexia Society, the Sc

Dr. Carmen McGuinness is the co-founder of Chrysalis School. She currently spends much of her time at her home in Italy, but continues to manage the school's business affairs remotely. In addition Dr. McGuinness provides behavior analytic services, on a consultative basis, to parents of Chrysalis School students, via a HIPAA secure Zoom platform.

Stella Luna McDoodle is our office puppy and favorite reinforcer.