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Welcome to
Dade Christian School!
At DCS, we are committed to touching HEARTS, transforming LIVES, and shaping the FUTURE of our students.
MEET OUR
ADMINISTRATION TEAM
At Dade Christian School, we are blessed to have an incredible administration team as pillars to our Mission as a school, and Ministry as a whole.
Mrs. Maritza Rosado
Elementary Principal
Maritza's journey in education began with a strong passion for instilling virtues and empowering students to reach their full potential. Having taught and led in prestigious institutions like the New York Board of Education and Miami-Dade Public Schools, she brings a wealth of expertise and insight to our school community. As a proud parent herself, Maritza understands the dreams and aspirations you have for your children. Her three sons, Brandon, Jonathan, and Jordan are all proud alumni of Dade Christian School. This personal connection to the school reinforces her commitment to providing an exceptional experience for every child who walks through our doors. As the Elementary Principal, Maritza wholeheartedly believes that we are on an incredible journey together. Let's make every moment count and let the magic of learning and growth unfold at Dade Christian School.
Dr. Sarah Barek has been teaching for approximately 39 years and she would not change a thing learned or experienced. Sarah believes education makes a difference and changes lives for the better. Dr. Barek has been married to Dr. Juan Barek, D.Min. - a Southern Baptist Minister - for 40 years. God has blessed them with three beautiful and wonderful children: Joshua, Jacquelynne, and John-Joseph, and now with three beautiful grandchildren: Aubrielle, Alexandria, and Levi-Alexander. Dr. Barek holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, a master’s degree in Christian Education and a Doctorate in Christian Education and Administration Leadership. Today, the Lord has brought Dr. Barek and her husband back to NTBC/DCS, where her husband serves both as the NTBC Spanish Pastor and as the TMA Campus Pastor at our Broward location.
Dr. Sarah Barek
Secondary Principal
Mr. Henry Gonzalez
Dean of Students
Henry graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor's in Business Administration, and after working for AT&T for over 20 years, he served at Coral Park Baptist Church as the Executive Pastor for 8 years. During his time as Executive Pastor, Henry served in various capacities, including school administrator. As the school administrator, Henry learned the nuances of a Christian school, including discipline and the role that parents play in their child's education. After serving at Coral Park, Henry and his wife moved to New Orleans to further his education. Henry graduated with his Master's degree in Pastoral Ministry in 2018 and served in various locations in New Orleans before recently moving back to Miami. Henry is looking forward to being a part of the educational team here at DCS and hopes to be a part of helping our students excel in their future careers and spiritual formation.
Anna Maliszewska has been a part of our Dade Christian School staff for the past two years and is joining us this year as our Athletic Director. Anna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Gdansk University as well as a Master’s degree in Tourism and Recreation Studies from Gdansk University. Anna also holds a National "B" US Soccer license and in the summer of 2022, she joined the Barry University women's soccer staff as a volunteer assistant coach. Anna spent the previous season as the head coach at Florida Memorial University. Prior to joining the Lions staff, Maliszewska worked with several club teams in the South Florida area including a Tropical Soccer Club, head coach with Key Biscayne Soccer Club, and the Director of Coaching at Miami United Stars Soccer Academy, leading the boys’ teams to multiple state championships. Maliszewska was born in Bialogard, Poland, and is the daughter of war veteran Ryszard Maliszewski and Danuta Trykacz. She lives in Hollywood, Florida with her husband, Jorge Calix and her son, Nicolas.
Mrs. Anna Maliszewska
Athletic Director
Chef Jesse Bacallao
Cafe Director
Chef Jesse Bacallao is no stranger to the kitchen. After graduating from Dade Christian school in 2003, Jesse went on to pursue a degree in culinary arts at Le Cordon Bleu. There, his passion for creating unique experiences through food set the tone for what would become an adventurous career. Chef Jesse has over 18 years of experience and has worked for some of the nation's leaders in hospitality and culinary arts such as Chef Emeril Lagasse, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, and Walt Disney World Resort. Jesse has also provided his services locally as a private chef and caterer serving both Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Jesse aims to bring his passion for creating memorable moments and his desire to provide fresh, high-quality meals to all students, faculty, and staff at Dade Christian School.
Mrs. Aguilar is an experienced Christian educator and registered behavioral technician with a degree in psychology from FIU. She began her career in education in 2012 as a teacher at Northwest Learning Center for preschool students, followed by five years as a behavioral technician at Behavioral Family Solutions and Believe2behave. During this past school year, Mrs. Aguilar was appointed lead ESE teacher of our DCS Exceptional Students Preschool program, where she was responsible for the planning and development of Biblically integrated curriculum.
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Mrs. Lilian Aguilar
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ESE Director