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The Center’s teaching staff is selected for their strong educational backgrounds in child development, their professional experience and their sensitivity to the needs of young children. The Coordinator has a Master of Arts degree in Child Development, the Master Teachers have Bachelor of Arts degrees, the Teachers have Associate of Arts degrees, and Associate Teachers have 12 units of core courses in Child Development. The coordinator, master teachers, teachers and associate teachers are fully credentialed by the California State Commission in accordance with the Child Development Permit Matrix. Each staff member is committed to developmentally appropriate practice and dedicated to nurturing children toward competence in all areas of development.
"At the core of all education
that makes
a difference
in the lives of children,
beneath
all the methods,
materials and curricula,
is a teacher
who cares about each child,
one who teaches from the heart."
— Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld |
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Louise, Coordinator
Over the past 20 years, through my work with children, families, staff and my colleagues on campus and in the community, I have learned that when we all come together with a clear focus on children and we allow our hopes and dreams to guide our vision, the possibilities are endless. more >> |
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Karen, Master Teacher
The complex interaction between Karen and a child
is like an intricate dance — the child leads and Karen follows,
always remaining closely in tune, carefully anticipating
the child’s next move. more >> |
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Lori, Master Teacher
Lori is a powerful force for good in shaping children’s
knowledge of literacy. Children learn to love books through
their joyful encounters with stories shared with them by
an enthusiastic, committed teacher, like Lori. more >> |
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Yovanka, Teacher
Yovanka skillfully engages in meaningful dialogues with children as they work. It is through these intimate conversations that she creates a climate that supports creative development and aesthetic appreciation. more >> |
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Maggie, Teacher
Maggie truly invests in children. She seizes many opportunities to generate friendly conversation between herself and a child or between two children. She is tuned into children and understands their cues. more >> |
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Miho, Teacher
Miho observes children spending time every day drawing with great concentration and precision. She encourages them to use paper, pencils, crayons and markers as tools to represent what they see and what they know about real life. more >> |
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Jamie, Associate Teacher
Jamie is truly present - closely observing how children interact
with materials, recognizing that children have a natural curiosity
about math. She understands that mathematics for young children
is more than just numbers and rote counting more >> |
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Clara Lucia Valdez Chon, Associate Teacher
Clara works to understand the needs of each child. She is genuine and listens carefully. She applies her knowledge of child development to her work in the classroom. more >> |
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