Jenica Lindquist
Founder / Principal
Jenica Lindquist, an accomplished educator with over 21 years of experience, is dedicated to transforming education through innovation and inclusion. Her journey spans classrooms around the world—including Japan, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates—as well as across the U.S. in California, Arizona, and Nevada. Over the years, she witnessed a recurring challenge: too many children were being left behind—not because of a lack of potential, but because traditional educational models failed to evolve. Fueled by a vision for something better, Mrs. Lindquist founded Eleanor Rose Education Center in Henderson and Scottsdale as pioneering spaces where progressive, student-centered education thrives.
Marykate Castro
Operating Director
Marykate has a foundation rooted in research, administration, and data management in higher education and corporate settings. She enjoys collaborating with the EREC team to accomplish goals and help EREC flourish.
She takes on challenging and gratifying projects and works through obstacles to make a positive impact. She is proud to be part of a school that focuses on inclusivity and equality of opportunity in education and looks forward to contributing to its success.
Colleen Bautista
Administrative Assistant
Colleen has a background in social work and early childhood education. She wants to advocate for and nurture learning environments that create spaces for student success and enrichment. She is devoted to ensuring that students are truly seen, heard, and cared for. She is excited to help and come alongside EREC to become that bridge and community for special needs and gifted students.
Sheri Gentry
Special Education Teacher / IEP Specialist
Sheri Gentry has been actively engaged in the field of special education for over 25 years. Her professional journey began as a paraeducator in a special education preschool within the Bremerton School District in Washington State. Throughout her career, Ms. Gentry has served in diverse educational roles, including working at a specialized school for students with Autism, serving as a bus assistant to support student transitions, and continuing her work as a paraeducator for the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools.
During her tenure in Fresno, she pursued advanced academic training, earning a Master’s
degree in Special Education and obtaining her California teaching credential. Since then, she has taught in a variety of settings across California and Arizona, demonstrating her flexibility and commitment to meeting the diverse needs of learners. Most recently, she spent five years teaching in a self-contained classroom for the Creighton Elementary School District, where she focused on delivering individualized instruction and creating inclusive, supportive learning environments for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
Ms. Gentry is particularly passionate about family engagement, equitable access, and the implementation of evidence-based practices to support neurodiverse learners. She has contributed to professional learning communities, mentored paraprofessionals, and collaborated on Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams to develop meaningful goals and accommodations aligned with student needs.
As she embraces this new chapter in her special education career, Ms. Gentry remains committed to educational equity, collaboration, and continuous growth. She looks forward to leveraging her extensive experience to empower students, support colleagues, and contribute to
a culture of inclusive excellence.
Samantha Su'a
Social Media Manager
Samantha Su'a is the owner of Socials by SK, a social media management business based in Las Vegas. She has experience managing social media for small businesses and organizations, including EREC, where she now partners as their social media manager, handling content strategy and outreach across platforms. Samantha works to build clear, consistent social media presences that reflect who her clients really are. Learn more at socialsbysk.com.
