Meet Our Educators
Meet the dedicated educators who make Waters Academy a vibrant place for learning and growth. Each teacher brings unique expertise, passion, and commitment to helping our students thrive academically and personally. Discover more about our talented team below!
Bri Robitaille
Briana is a mother and former educator for the Attleboro Public School system. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island, where she was a member of the women's track + field team.
Briana chose the career path of teaching because she is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believes that education is a powerful tool for positive change. She finds great joy in seeing students grow academically, personally, and spiritually. She is excited to guide and steward her students into deeper faith and raise up the next generation of Christian leaders at Waters Academy.
Kylia Stringfellow
Kyla is a mother, a longtime Waters Church serve team member, and a former youth development professional and director. She graduated from Framingham State University and was an accomplished athlete growing up in Rehoboth, MA.
Kyla believes that growth happens through learning. She believes in fostering a learning environment that encourages students to develop their unique talents and abilities which God has given to them through the Holy Spirit. The opportunity to shape education in a biblical worldview through the promise that “learning can be a joy” is what Kyla is excited to bring to Waters Academy.
Felicia Valeriano
Felicia is newly married and a graduate of Bridgewater State University, where she majored in both Elementary Education and Communication. She worked last year in Christian education in Swansea.
Felicia believes being around children increases our faith and keeps us accountable for being more like Jesus. Felicia is excited to find “joy in the small things” at Waters Academy.
Renee Scafidi
Renee is a mother and former teacher for the North Attleborough Public Schools, where she spent 28 years as a fourth-grade teacher and a special education teacher for grades kindergarten through grade 5. Renee received her undergraduate degree from Rhode Island College and her graduate degree from Providence College.
Renee believes God entrusts us with the great responsibility of raising and educating His precious children. Children are our reward from God, and the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. She believes it is our responsibility to raise them according to His ways. She wants to provide that to the children under her care. She will protect their innocence, guide them into a deeper relationship with our Father, and build a solid academic foundation for which they can grow to fulfill God’s plan for their lives.