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President ASM Beauty World Academy, Inc.

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Gonzalez

Owner & Director

A World of Knowledge Learning Center Greentree Prep Charter School Apple Tree Montessori

Elizabeth opened A World of Knowledge Learning Center, a preschool in Pembroke Pines, 19 years ago. The school took a different approach than others: she wanted to help young children learn and appreciate the world that surrounds them while learning their ABCs. The focus was to teach children that we are all the same regardless of where we come from or what we look like, and we all have talents that are unique to us. Taking these young learners around the world to learn about the different cultures that make up our communities became an immediate success with many of our parents. As the owner, Elizabeth wanted to bring something different and unique to the community and something that would impact students for life.

Because of the success of the early learning center, Elizabeth opened Greentree Prep Charter K-8, offering the same advanced learning philosophy to over 300 students. Today, she also oversees Apple Tree Montessori and these three schools embody her passion and philosophy as when she first started this journey 19 years ago. Elizabeth’s passion for what she does, as an educator, administrator, and parent, is what has helped her achieve her success. “As a manager in the airline industry, I was able to see firsthand the beauty that each country and culture has to offer,” said Elizabeth, “After I became a mom, I wanted to bring the world to my children.”

What Makes Elizabeth’s Schools Unique

Elizabeth has established a family of schools based on the foundations layed at A World of Knowledge. Greentree Prep Charter is a high performing school, teaching students in a gifted environment. Students score high is state assessments and the school has been an A school for eight consecutive years. She created an unique accelerated learning program that is unmatched in South Florida. This program sets the schools apart by bringing the world to their students. With her incredible and experienced staff, this proved to be successful for over 98% of AWOK students who entered kindergarten reading and for Greentree Prep students entering high school on an honors track.

What Contributed to Elizabeth’s Success?

Students are not taught in the traditional way at Elizabeth’s schools. They learn through interactive activities and with love, compassion, and care. The incredible teachers and administrators working at three schools are committed to this approach, and it shows. These teachers believe in the programs and go above and beyond expectations. They are outstanding and are the branches that keep the schools growing and gaining accolades from the community and the state.