Sharon D’Amico is a mother to two adult sons. She studied Education Psychology at Texas Women's University in Denton, Texas and University of Texas at Austin. She homeschooled her first son for 7 years and was actively involved in a large, dynamic homeschool community in Austin and Houston.
Sharon is a certified Yoga Instructor ERYT-500 and taught yoga to adults and children full-time for eight years. She taught private & group classes all over Houston in dozens of Schools, Yoga studios, Country clubs and Fitness centers. After Abel Rodriguez encouraged Sharon to teach children after school they soon became partners. Her attention to detail and leadership skills grew their Kids Yoga and Kids Karate program and team of teachers to include many Houston public & Private schools, churches and summer programs. Kids Karate and Kids Yoga was how Little Heroes after school program started.
" Our slogan Little Heroes who create Big Inspiration embodies my belief that children are a constant reminder for us adults to be present, accepting, creative, honest, curious, hopeful, sweet, forgiving, brave, silly and believe in Miracles. These qualities are children's Superpowers!"
Sharon’s passion for learning and practicing self-development, natural health remedies, and body movement for over 30 years includes teaching workshops and retreats on Yoga, Ayurveda, Louise Hays, Meditation and Deep Breathing. During the pandemic, Sharon became a Certified Level 3 BodyCode practitioner. Sharon continues to attend seminars and study experts regarding Leadership, Communication, Social Emotional Learning, Business, Overcoming Challenges, Supportive Relationships and Mental, Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Health.
"I am very grateful for the opportunity to offer Little Heroes After School programs to Houston families. Creating and developing Little Heroes Inc. has been one of the best and biggest challenges of my lifetime. Our commitment every day is to evolve and maintain high standards of care in every area for our amazing employees, wonderful students and diverse school communities."
When not working, Sharon enjoys being active outdoors walking, pickleball, yoga, lifting weights and cooking new recipes.
Abel Rodriguez, Co-Founder & Co-Director
Abel Rodriguez became a 3rd degree black belt instructor in 1990 at the age of 21 and made a 20 year long career of teaching Okinawa Karate to children and adults. In 1996 he opened two Karate schools "Dojo" in the beautiful and modern city of Queretaro and Mexico City. In 2005 Mr. Rodriguez moved to Houston and operated a dojo before starting to teach Kids Karate after school in many public and private elementary schools. Abel's calm, reliable, friendly and helpful demeanor provided him with the opportunity to develop professional relationships that would be a stepping stone to offer an after school program. Abel partnered with Sharon D'Amico and together they created Little Heroes Inc.
Abel is on campus every day to oversee program operations and ensure all policies and procedures are being implemented. You will find him assisting our staff and students in all areas whether opening milk cartons, taking attendance, setting up an obstacle course, wiping up a spill, or playing a game of chess or soccer. He enjoys interacting with the students and making them laugh.
Abel is a father of two adult children. Abel enjoys long distance cycling, listening to music and expanding his home improvement skills.
