Faculty & Staff
Riviera is firmly committed to recruiting the most qualified professionals available to be members of our faculty and staff. Our teachers are dedicated and talented professionals, many of whom hold advanced degrees.
An interested, enthusiastic, and devoted faculty is an integral part of providing the finest education possible. Riviera is proud to have an innovative, creative, and concerned staff which focuses on meeting the needs of each student. Moreover, because education should be a cooperative effort between parents and the school, parents are encouraged to maintain open lines of communication with the faculty and administration.
Ms. Kara Locke
Executive Director, Riviera Schools
Mr. Jorge Ortega
Chief Operating Officer, Riviera Schools
Mr. Santiago Ortega
Director of Finance, Riviera Schools
Ms. Olga Mestre
Director of Admissions, Riviera Schools
Ms. Luna Otero
Director of Communications and Alumni Engagement
Day School Administration
Ms. Nicole Rivera
Head of School
Ms. Jeneise Bello
Assistant Head of School (1-5)
Ms. Angela Lopez
Assistant Head of School (PK - K)
Ms. Annemarie Perez
Director of Riviera Day School Admissions
Dr. Stephanie Romulton
School Counselor
Preparatory School Administration
Mr. Patrick Snay
Headmaster
Dr. Grizel Arencibia
Assistant Head of School, Academic Advancement
Mr. Dennis Gatto
Assistant Head of School, High School
Ms. Angeline Gonzalez
Assistant Head of School, Middle School
Ms. Marie Castellanos
Director of Academic and College Counseling
Belinda Gordon-Battle
Mental Health Counselor
Ms. Jessica Jové
Director of School Culture
Mr. Courtney Young
Athletic Director
Mr. Anthony Shahbaz
Assistant Athletic Director
Mr. Gardy Brun
Assistant Athletic Director
Ms. Genesee Anderez
Activities Director