Maria Buzato - Support

I worked as little children's teacher in Brazil for about seventeen years and have been working at University Carillon United Methodist Church Nursery for two years. I have a Bachelor degree in Psychology and Christian Counseling. I enjoy working at UCUMC because of my love for children and all special people who attend the church. I enjoy learning alongside with the children I teach. I have three children and four grandchildren. My favorite hobbies include walking, swimming, reading, and traveling. Italian, Brazilian and Greek are my favorite cuisines. My favorite tv shows are Oprah, Gospel programs and Sport. My dream as a child was to be a teacher of little children and to someday visit and live in the USA and my dream has come true!

Sarah-Jane Clark - Teacher

I have been in Florida for many years in the training field. I have had several years of experience working with preschool children. I am married and I have two wonderful children. My children both have attended here at University Carillon Preschool and this is our family church home as well.It is with great pleasure that I am able to come serve God and teach your preschool children.

Jessica Hecker - Teacher

I am married and we have two wonderful girls. I enjoy spending time with my family and reading. I have a Master's degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education from the University of Florida. Before I decided to become a stay-at-home Mom, I taught Kindergarten and First grade in Seminole County. I also had some experience teaching in a preschool setting when we lived in Virginia. My older daughter started UCP when she was three years old. I then had an opportunity to be a substitute teacher while she attended UCP for two years. I loved working with the staff and the families here so much that I decided our younger child should also attend UCP. I have been blessed with a position teaching two year olds this year. I enjoy working with young children and look forward to a wonderful year.

Jodi Hoover - Support

Lori Lean - Teacher

I was born and raised in Orlando. Upon completing my Early Childhood degree, I worked as a Kindergarten teacher for eight years for Orange County Public Schools. In 2001, my son was born. He was followed two and a half years later by his brother. After staying home with my two boys for the past few years, I am now blessed to be here at UCP as a teacher. The thing that I enjoy most about working with children is that no two days are ever alike. It is amazing to look at the world through their eyes. To be a part of the children's lives here is a joy for me.

Darcy Williams - Support

Hello! I’m Darcy Williams. I was born and raised in Christmas, Florida until I left when I met and married my husband in 1986. We traveled around for twenty years with the Navy, and returned to Orlando in 2002. We have twin fourteen-year-old boys, a seven-year- old daughter and a five-year-old son. I started with UCP when my daughter was four, and also did two years with my youngest son as a parent.

By being around volunteering, I truly grew to love the school and everyone here. I was blessed to have the opportunity to join the UCP team last year as a substitute support. This year, I have returned as a full time support with the 2- and 3-year-olds. I love working so much with the children, and am looking forward to another great year of not only teaching, but learning from your children as well.