Meet the Team

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  • Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer

    She 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.

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  • Director

    With over 20 years in education, Tirzah Perry is passionate about nurturing creativity and curiosity in young minds. She holds a degree in Varying Exceptionalities from Nova Southeastern University and spent eight years in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, specializing in students with Autism.

    Tirzah has been recognized as Teacher of the Year, served as EESAC Chairperson, and contributed to various educational boards. She later founded and operated a successful STEAM childcare center serving children from six weeks to twelve years old.

    Her teaching philosophy centers on transformative learning that prepares students for a rapidly evolving world. Outside of education, Tirzah enjoys traveling, family time, and advancing her mission as a warrior for the Nation of Jesus Christ.

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