At the Happy Bunch™, we want our program to be a home away from home. We are a big family! As staff and volunteers, we are dedicated to your treasures. Our professional growth never stops. We are not only seeking careers in the educational field, but we have been actively involved in early childhood education for many years. When a new member is welcomed to our program, whether a child or staff member, they are introduced and familiarized with each other before working begins. Each member meets all applicable licensing requirements and is certified in Adult, Child and Infant First Aid and CPR. Each of our employees are warm and nurturing, and value and respect each child as an individual.
Tim Duncan said, “Good, better, best. Never let it rest until your good is better and your better is best.” I strive to pursue this motto in my own professional growth and inspire this same perseverance in my students.
BS in Physiology from UC Davis.
Child Development Site Supervisor and Program Director certificates and permits from Cosumnes River College and the State of California Commission on Teaching Credentialing respectively.
Early Childhood Education Associate, Teacher, and Master Teacher certificates from Cosumnes River College.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Sharon Reese Professional Development Award Recipient for Exemplary Work with Preschool-aged Children.
Continues taking number workshops through child development, education and nutrition organizations such as Child Action, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, California Association for the Education of Young Children, etc.
Professional Growth Adviser with the Child Development Training Consortium since 2007.
34 years of experience.
Has completed several workshops through Child Action such as: “Creating Environments for Infants and Toddlers,” “Science in the Classroom,” “Healthy Practices for Childcare Programs,” and “Marketing your Child Care in Today’s Economy.”
19 years of experience.
12 years experience as an Elementary School Teacher.
BS in Human Development with double minor in Education and Spanish.
Master’s in Education.
Has completed many workshops through Child Action and the California Association for the Education of Young Children.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
3 years as an elementary teacher at a Spanish immersion school.
19 years of experience at The Happy Bunch, and still involved for celebrations and field trips.
