Our Team
At GBS Learning Center, our team is made up of compassionate educators, specialists, and professionals who are deeply committed to helping every child reach their full potential. More importantly, many of us are parents ourselves—including parents of neurodivergent children—which means we understand both the joys and the challenges that families experience on this journey.
Our team brings together expertise in education, child development, behavioral support, and individualized instruction to create a learning environment where children feel safe, understood, and empowered to succeed. We believe that strong relationships are the foundation of meaningful learning, and we partner closely with families to ensure that each child receives the support they need academically, socially, and emotionally.
Together, we celebrate each child's unique strengths, honor their individual learning styles, and walk alongside families every step of the way.
Because at GBS Learning Center, we're not just teaching children—we're building confidence, nurturing potential, and helping families thrive.
Vanessa Rodriguez
Vanessa Rodriguez, MA is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of GBS Learning Center. With a Master's degree in Child and Adolescent Counseling and years of experience supporting children and families, she brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work. As the mother of neurodivergent children, Vanessa understands firsthand the challenges families face and is passionate about creating a place where children feel understood, supported, and empowered to thrive. Through compassion, advocacy, and individualized care, she is dedicated to helping children—and the families who love them—learn, grow, belong, and succeed.
Owner & Clinical Director 
Alejandra Perez
Alejandra Perez brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to GBS Learning Center. As a physician and surgeon trained in Colombia, a licensed Physician Assistant in Puerto Rico, and the mother of a neurodivergent child, she is passionate about supporting families with compassion and care. Her warmth, dedication, and commitment to service help create an environment where every family feels welcomed, understood, and empowered.
Center Director
OwnerNathaly Castellanos
Nathaly Castellanos is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations at GBS Learning Center. As both a dedicated advocate and a parent of a neurodivergent child, she brings compassion, understanding, and lived experience to every family she serves. Nathaly is passionate about creating a welcoming community where children are celebrated for who they are and families receive the support they need to thrive. She believes that when families feel connected and empowered, children can truly reach their fullest potential.
Lead EducatorGricel Lopez Galloso
Gricel Lopez Galloso is the Lead Teacher at GBS Learning Center. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Education with ESOL and Reading Endorsements and has experience teaching upper elementary students in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Passionate about individualized learning, Gricel creates engaging, supportive classrooms where every child feels valued, builds confidence, and develops a lifelong love of learning.
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At GBS Learning Center, we know parenting a neurodivergent child can feel overwhelming at times. Our goal is to create a supportive community where families feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Teacher
At GBS Learning Center, we combine personalized academics, small-group learning, neurodivergent support, social-emotional development, and ABA-informed strategies to create a learning environment where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Assistant Teacher
Our programs are curated for two different age groups, so every lesson offers the appropriate level of engagement for your little ones.