Why Smart E. Pants
Our Passion
Enrolling your child at Smart E. Pants Academy has numerous benefits that will change your family’s life and relationship for years to come.
After enrolling your child at our academy, your child has the potential to gain:
Success as homework is completed under the supervision of a staff member
A positive attitude towards homework as it is consistently completed correctly
A better and more positive relationship with his/her parents, not one that revolves around schoolwork and its negative connotations
A sense of accomplishment in the learning taking place
More free time at home to enjoy with parents and siblings
An eagerness to continue on the road to success
More confidence to tackle the next day’s lessons in school
A higher self-esteem due to the accomplishments experienced daily
Skills such as planning, organizing, and prioritizing that are necessary to succeed in the real world
Competency in one or more languages
Develop time management by allotting time to study and learning to complete scheduled tasks in the time allowed
A sense of responsibility associated with completing schoolwork
Knowledge on how to follow instructions so that assignments may be completed successfully
The opportunity to apply and enhance skills taught at the academy
Our Team
Our Founder
From a very young age, Susie Carreras López knew that she wanted to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a teacher. At St. Kevin, where she attended elementary school, she became involved in Future Teachers, a club designed to help children understand what it entails to be a teacher. As a Future Teacher, Susie was able to assist students and the school’s teachers were amazed with her inept ability to teach all children.
When she entered high school, Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, her mind was made up - teaching was her calling. She began her first job, tutoring children after school from home. Once she graduated, she entered Florida International University and started her degree in Elementary Education. During this time she continued to tutor children, even those with learning difficulties. The children’s grades soared and more children sought her services. While completing her degree, Susie decided to delve into teaching and get a real look at classroom teaching. She started to substitute at local private schools. What began as a part time position became full time when she was quickly being called to teach on a daily basis as the students and the teachers requested her services.
Once she graduated from FIU, she became a classroom teacher while continuing to help those students who had been tutoring with her for years. With enough teaching experience under her belt, and a desire to help those that do not get it in the classroom, Susie concentrated on just tutoring after school. Her passion is taking a student who is struggling or not working to potential to new heights. She wanted to reach out to those children and make a difference in their lives. That is when she decided that it was time to open a learning center, where she could provide the best service possible for all of her students.
Susie’s mission is to not only raise academic scores, but also raise the self-confidence of the child. Once a child knows that he/she can do it, that child is empowered, ready to meet challenges and become an independent learner. That is what Susie sets out to do with every child she touches.
Our Teachers
Daniela Orta
My name is Daniela Orta. I was born here in Miami. I come in a pair because I have a twin sister, which we couldn’t be anymore alike if we wanted to. I also have an older sister. They are my best friends. I have an amazing family whom I’m very close to. In my spare time I love to go out and shop, or just stay home with my dog Oliver.
Ever since I can remember I have always loved being around little ones. I would look for any excuse to go over to my cousin's house to babysit. I always knew I wanted to pursue a career dealing with children, but it wasn’t until I began working at SEPA that I knew exactly what I wanted! I am currently continuing my degree in Early childhood. I have never been happier and I am so excited and ready to begin this school year!
Virginia Gonzalez
My name is Virginia Gonzalez. I am a mom to 3 boys. My oldest is 21 and just recently graduated from the University of Florida. My middle son is 16 and starting his junior year at Christopher Columbus High School.
My youngest son is 10 and starting 4th grade at Rosemont Academy. I am married to my high school sweetheart. I have been teaching at Smart E. Pants for 5 years. Prior to that I was a stay at home mom to my 3 boys. I love what I do and my students bring me great joy.
Jannet Enriquez
Hi, my name is Jannet Enriquez – Arribas. I am so excited to once again be part of the SEPA team this year. Teaching has been a passion of mine from a very young age. In high school I did my four years in the Early Childhood Education program. I then went on to work at a school as a paraprofessional for a few years.
In 2018 I joined the SEPA family as an Early Childhood teacher! It was the perfect job for me because I was surrounded by little ones and could implement my passion of art and cooking! I am married to the love of my life and together we have 2 fur babies - Morgan and Blanca.