Our Staff

Our team at The Light Preparatory Academy empowers children to release their creative genius to solve tomorrow’s problems today.

 

Kimberly Negron

Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer

Kimberly is a dedicated educator with a passion for lifelong learning. In her 20-year career in education, she has held many roles, including teacher, instructional coach, curriculum support specialist and assistant principal within Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Her academic journey includes earning a BS from the University of Miami, an MS from Barry University and an educational specialist degree from the University of West Florida.

Tirzah Perry

Director

Tirzah Perry has dedicated over 20 years to education, shaping young minds with a passion for nurturing creativity and curiosity. She earned her Varying Exceptionalities degree from Nova Southeastern University. An educator in Miami-Dade County Public Schools for eight years and during her tenure with the school board she instructed students with various disabilities with a concentration in students with Autism.

 

 Her accomplishments in the school system are being a teacher of the year, and chairperson of the Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC) she also, served on various boards. With a passion for early childhood education, Tirzah has successfully owned and operated a STEAM Childcare for 5 years, servicing ages six weeks to twelve. In her quest to educate her community, she learned what it takes to pivot to the next level.

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