Board of Directors

 
 
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PRESIDENT
- Jennafer Miller -
Principal of Community Engagement, Evans Incorporated

Jennafer Miller, is the Principal for Community Engagement at Evans Consulting. She has a personal and professional commitment to effecting positive change and has over 25 years of combined experience as an educator, facilitator, administrator, and program manager.

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SECRETARY
- Leslie La Croix -
Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Dev. George Mason University

Dr. Leslie La Croix is an Assistant Professor at George Mason University in the College of Education and Human Development in the Early Childhood Education Program. Dr. La Croix’s areas of expertise are grounded in curriculum and instruction for young learners, birth through age 8, and in teacher education and professional development for early childhood educators.

TREASURER

- Patricia Wilcox -
Vice President, Commercial Banking

Tricia Wilcox is a Vice President at PNC Bank. With over 15 years in commercial banking, she helps businesses and nonprofits achieve their financial goals and pursue their corporate missions. She also has experience with process improvement projects, strategic planning, and sales development. She holds a BS in Marketing and a BA in Hispanic Languages and Literatures from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as an MBA from George Washington University. With three young children of her own, she is personally invested in early childhood education.

 
 

Our Teaching Staff

ASSISTANT TEACHER

- Leslee Aguilar -

Leslee Aguilar started at Main Street in 2023 as an Assistant Teacher.

LEAD TEACHER

- Leigh Colbert-Martin -

Leigh Colbert-Martin joined Main Street Child Development Center in 2024. Previously she was a licensed home child care provider for 24 years. In 2005 she earned her career studies certificate in Infant and Toddler Care from Northern Virginia Community College. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, reading and making jewelry.

ASSISTANT TEACHER

- Daniela Carpio -

Daniela joined Main Street in 2025.

EAGLES SUPPORT

- Christopher joined Main Street in 2025.

 
 
 

ASSISTANT TEACHER

- Mingyeong Dong -

Mingyeong Dong joined Main Street in 2006. Min is an Early Childhood Educator with extensive experience in Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and HighScope settings, serving children from Pre-K through Grade 2. She is skilled in designing play-based, hands-on curriculum that integrates literacy and supports diverse learners. Min is committed to creating safe, nurturing environments and building strong partnerships with families. Min is bilingual in Korean and English. She holds a Masters of Eductation Degree from George Mason University in Curriculum and Instruction (Early Childhood Education - Diverse Learners).

PROGRAM SUPPORT

- Alcira Espinoza -

Alcira Espinoza joined Main Street in 2023.

ASSISTANT TEACHER

- Jissela Galvis -

Jissela joined Main Street in Program Support in 2024.

ASSISTANT TEACHER

- Colleen Herbert -

Ms. Colleen Herbert has been with Main Street Child Development Center since 1999. Ms. Colleen has her Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration from Radford University. She was originally from Washington, DC and has lived here in Northern Virginia ever since. She has two daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and swimming.

 
 
 

LEAD TEACHER

- Blanca Herrera -

Blanca joined Main Street in 2024. She brings over 25 years of experience from Alexandria, Va. to Main Street Child Development Center as a Preschool Teacher with a Master's degree in Systems of Education and CDA in Bilingual Education. She believes in the concept of superb quality childcare and effective teachers by Implementing Teaching Strategies Gold Curriculum, applying VKRP assessments, Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program, PALS-K Assessment Program (Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening) and the Implementation of the High/Scope curriculum, educational and recreational programs.

PROGRAM SUPPORT

- Ali Mahmuti -

Mr. Ali joined Main Street in 2024.

ASSISTANT TEACHER

- Rosa Perez -

Rosa Perez joined Main Street in 2018.

ASSISTANT TEACHER

- Maggie Quiroz -

Maggie Quiroz joined Main Street as an Assistant Teacher in 2023.

MUSIC TEACHER

- Jose Rivas -

Jose Rivas joined Main Street in 2018 and teaches Kindermusik as well as provides support in the classrooms.

ASSISTANT TEACHER

- Virginia Susano -

Virginia Susano started at Main Street in 2016. She has her Early Childhod Education Certificate from The Early Childhood Institute as well as a Northern Virginia Food Handler Certificate.

 
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