Faculty & Staff
Cindy Marler
Co-owner: CHEC Director
The Director of CHEC oversees all aspects of the program. They set the schedule, seek counsel and make decisions that align the offerings each year with the Mission and Vision of the community.
Born and raised in South Florida, Cindy had the privilege of attending one of the finest private schools in the state for 9 years. At that institution she developed a passion for learning that is never satiated. As an adult, she realized how much of that was due to the environment cultivated at school. When your passion collides with your gifts and talents you have found your place. Children, education and homeschooling are her passions and organizational leadership is her gift.
“I pray for God’s guidance over CHEC and firmly believe that He is our true leader. I strive for CHEC to maintain a standard of excellence in all we do and that everything we do bring as much value to the students as possible on a part time basis. It is very special to be part of a group where everyone is committed and focused on what is best for their children and their families.”
Lorianne Porcelain
Co-owner: Artistic Director
CHEC’s view of Fine Arts is that it is fundamental to a whole education, which distinguishes us in Palm Beach County homeschool communities. Our artistic director teaches an array of subjects and classes to the students and coordinates the yearly schedule to guarantee exposure to as many skills as possible in the arts.
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Lorianne graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Theatre from Union College in Kentucky and received a 2nd bachelor’s degree from PBA in Ministry. She has been a professional actress for over 30 years working in New York, abroad and all over Palm Beach County. She lives in Lantana with her husband, Daniel, and their two children.
Jessica Figueroa
Co-owner: Director of Operations
The Director of Operations manages the center's budget, assists in the admissions process and coordinates the master school schedule. Preparing students to be competitive in the college admission process starts well before high school; our Director of Operations oversees the school’s role in assisting families through this process.
Jessica and her husband, Javier, are from Puerto Rico and met in college on the island. After graduating from University of Puerto Rico as engineers, they both left Puerto Rico and headed to California to pursue their master’s degrees in engineering at California Polytechnic State University. Jessica worked as an engineer moving around the country for different opportunities until they made their home in Lake Worth shortly after welcoming their daughter. Jessica oversees CHEC's STEM program and ensures our students are preparing themselves for STEM careers if that is their area of interest.
Giuliana Sisk
JH/HS Math Teacher
Giuliana has had a passion for working with children since a young age! She attended the University of Florida where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Special Education (Go Gators!). She is Endorsed in Reading, ESOL, Teacher Leadership, and Instructional Coaching.
After graduating from the University of Florida, Giuliana wanted to experience “big city life” and moved to Atlanta, GA where she was a First Grade Teacher for 3 years and then a K-5 Math Interventionist for 3 years. During her time teaching in GA, she took on numerous leadership roles and learned that she also has a passion working with teachers. After moving to Palm Beach in 2021, Giuliana became an Instructional Math Coach for grades K-7.
Giuliana lives in West Palm Beach with her husband—Zach, their baby girl—Giada, and their dog—Ty! She feels so welcomed into the CHEC Family and is enjoying every second learning more about the world of homeschooling and the positive culture it holds!
Justina Costandi
Elementary Math Teacher
Justina graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and a Master's in Medical Science. She has a passion for learning and teaching about God's creation. An active member in her Church community, Justina has been teaching children for over 15 years. She is a proud mother of 3 beautiful children and devoted wife of a pastor. She also shares her love with her sweet canine Kenya. In her spare time, she loves to train for races and bake (and eat) yummy cookies.
Tracy Rye
Elementary Math Teacher
Tracy found her passion for teaching while attending Florida Atlantic University for a degree in Graphic Design. It was impossible to ignore that wasn't where God wanted her and in 2007 she graduated Magna Cum Laude from FAU with her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Her passion is helping kids determine their strengths, and to build confidence in themselves and in their ability to learn.
She taught for 10 years for the School District of Palm Beach County, ran a small homeschool coop, and homeschooled her youngest.
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Tracy enjoys spending time with her family and is very excited to share her love for learning with the students at CHEC.
Laura Schuum
JH/HS English Teacher
Laura graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic where she earned a Bachlor's degree in Elementary Education. She has taught in education for 18 years and also homeschools her three children. Her desire is for her students to love reading!
Laura is a Florida native and enjoys spending time with her husband and kids in nature, fishing, and boating.
Kerstyn McNally
Elementary English Teacher
Kerstyn has been with CHEC since 2020. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Palm Beach Atlantic University with her Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership. Before determining her major, she was a substitute teacher for the School District of Palm Beach County. While attending PBA she spent time in Guatelamala with a group of colleagues. Their mission was to share God’s word through songs and stories in a newly established and constantly expanding school in Escuintla. She has a passion for having a hand in developing young human minds and being a strong supporter to them in the process. She was born and raised in Palm Beach County and now lives in Lake Park. She is dedicated to her students, plants and animals and in addition hopes to have children of her own in CHEC one day.
Yuliet Seda
Electives Teacher
Born and raised in Colombia, she moved to the United States in 2007 and got married the same year. Mother to Isabella and co-founder of Home Sweet Homeschool Coop. Yuliet currently lives in Port St Lucie, FL. She enjoys reading novels, cooking, going on long road trips and nature walks. Excited to begin a new educational journey as part of the CHEC family where she can share her passion for teaching and the long term benefits homeschooling offers to children and their families.