School Leadership Team
Meet the tireless educators whose dedication and vision have brought The SEED School of Miami to life. Click on their names to contact them via email.
Dr. Leah Skinner, Head of School
Dr. Leah Skinner is an Atlanta, Georgia transplant by way of Los Angeles, California. Dr. Skinner has served heartedly as an educator since 2000. Dr. Skinner’s professional education began at California State University, Los Angeles where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Her advanced degrees include a Master of Arts in Education from Pepperdine University (Malibu, Ca.), a Master of Science in Educational Administration from National University (La Jolla, Ca.), and a Doctorate in Educational Administration from Argosy University (Atlanta, Ga.). Her expertise includes Curriculum and Instruction, Training and Development, Family Engagement, Trauma Informed Practices, School Operations and Building Culture.
Dr. Skinner is a mother of one son who she proclaims is “the love of her life”. In her role as Head of School, she is enthusiastic about fostering an environment of high academic standards, collegiality, commitment, and trust. One of her favorite quotes is, "Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think” ~Albert Einstein. She is extremely humbled and honored to serve as the Head of School for SEED Miami . Dr. Skinner believes in servant leadership, and she is looking forward to supporting and serving the staff, students and families of SEED Miami.
Dr. Coniell Bursac, Director of Middle School Academics
KIMARYA CARTER-MARTIN, Director of high school academics
Mark Mcbride, Director Middle school student life
RETRAVIA INGRAHAM, Director of College Knowledge and Advising
VANESSA FAVIER, Director of Compliance
cHARI aLLEN, Director of student support Services
Mrs. Chari Allen began her journey in education almost 10 years ago, when she joined the New York Teaching Fellows. She taught at a local high school while obtaining her master’s degree in special education from Hunter College in New York. After graduating with her degree, she transitioned back to her hometown of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and worked as an ESE teacher where she worked alongside general education teachers with closing the gap for students with disabilities, servicing both elementary and middle school students.
Chari then transitioned to the Head of Department/ESE Specialist. During this time, Chari worked with teachers to identify students with disabilities that require classroom accommodations and ensure that Free and Appropriate Education is available to all students. She was also responsible for ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations as well as educational best practices. While working in this role, Chari also obtained an Education Specialist degree in education leadership from Liberty University.
Claudio Moraes, Director of Finance
Claudio Moraes, MBA, M.Sc., is the Director of Finance for The SEED School of Miami. Claudio holds a Master in Business Management Degree from IBMEC University and a MBA degree earned from FGV, and a Bachelor in Business. Claudio has more than 2 decades of executive experience in the private and non-profit sectors, working for Private Equity investments funds, banks, pharmaceutical, and healthcare service companies. The professional has senior expertise in financial modeling, M&A process, business planning, Strategic budgeting. Claudio is an authorized Portfolio Manager by The Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM), and a Credit Specialist certified by The Brazilian Bank Association (FEBRABAN). Claudio has also strong Ad Hoc participations in the educational sector, contributing as member of Board of examiners of business incubators and technology parks of Universities, The Brazilian Army technology Park, and FINEP. Claudio is a researcher, teacher and lecturer of Venture Capital, valuation methods and feasibility studies of projects.
