Meet the Team
Dedicated & Certified
Ms. Seymore
Lead VPK Teacher
Ms. Seymore is a dedicated VPK teacher who is passionate about helping children build a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond. She creates a nurturing, engaging classroom where students develop early literacy, math, and social skills through hands-on learning and positive encouragement. Ms. Seymore believes in supporting the whole child and partnering with families to ensure every student feels confident, capable, and excited to learn.
Ms. Catie
TBD
TBD
Hello families! My name is Ms. Catie, and I am so excited to be your child's preschool teacher this year. We are going to have so much fun learning, playing, and growing together in our 2-year-old classroom at The Learning Light. When I am not at school, I love spending time with my community and attending church at New Life Christian Fellowship. My goal is to create a safe, happy, and loving space where your little ones can thrive every single day. I cannot wait to partner with you and have a wonderful school year together!
Founders, Board Members, and Consultants
Pam Almand
Pam is a former 747 pilot and award-winning voice actor/audiobook narrator who has served on boards of several charities. She has formed companies from ferrying aircraft to importing pearls to The Captain’s Voice, her recording studio/production company.
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Amos Almand
Amos is a well-known builder/developer in Duval County who has built public and private companies ranging from medical imaging centers, a boutique commercial insurance company, and an industry-leading wound care company still based in Jacksonville with centers all over the world. He has served as CFO and Chairman of these boards and others.
Lindsay Hoyt
Lindsay is the founder and visionary behind Cornerstone Classical Academy in Jacksonville, a successful award-winning values-based school including kindergarten through 8th grade. She and her husband have extensive experience in all aspects of starting an educational institution.
Lori Lucas
Lori is a retired elementary school teacher with 35 years’ teaching experience in the Jacksonville area. With their daughter, Lori and her husband Scott, a home appraiser and lay pastor himself, started a faith-based Christian boutique at the beach called Salt and Light.
Brenda McCullers
Brenda has her Master’s Degree in art education from the University of Florida and taught VPK through 12th grade art for over 20 years at a private school in south Florida. She serves on the Care Team at COE22 and has worked with church youth and young adults for over 25 years. Not only does Brenda lead women’s Bible study groups, but she is host of a Christian podcast.
Katelin Reier
​Katelin Reier holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and has over 10 years of experience in education. She is passionate about creating Christ-centered learning environments that nurture the whole child—academically, socially, and spiritually. Katelin is committed to partnering with families and staff to foster growth, excellence, and a strong foundation rooted in faith at Learning Light.
John Galeani
John Galeani brings over 20 years of experience in education and currently serves as Principal at Global Leadership Academy (GLA). He is a dedicated leader who is passionate about fostering a Christ-centered school culture that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and servant leadership. John is committed to supporting students, families, and staff as they grow both academically and spiritually within the GLA community.