Debbie has been the owner and director of La Canada Preschool since 2003, only the third owner in 75 years of the schools existence, and is passionate about early childhood education. She has been teaching since 1987, has studied for two masters degrees at Pacific Oaks College, has six children and three grandchildren with her husband Hugo, who also works at the school as  her assistant. As the director she is in the classroom everyday, overseeing and facilitating to all. Her goal is for your child to love school and create a foundation for all their future learning.

Hugo comes to us with a wealth of experience, having his own in home child care center for many years, as well as raising six children and three grandchildren. He is energetic, happy and always enthusiastic about the day. He maintains the facility as well, keeping it in tip top shape. Hugo studied early childhood education at UCLA after retiring, as he always wanted to be a teacher. And he makes the best playdough and snack everyday for our children. He is also known as “Papa” to his grandchildren.

Cindy is returning to us at La Canada Preschool, where she was a teacher from 2000-2005. After raising to beautiful children, Cindy wanted to reenter the world of education and we could nor be happier. Approachable, happy and energetic, Cindy has an attunement for each child she works with. Cindy and her husband Kevin live in Glendale, with their dog Jack. Cindy shaped our Pre-K/TK to be an arts focused classroom with an emphasis on social relationships and play.

Heather is our incredible TK/PreK teacher who comes to us with a wealth of experience and knowledge. She’s been in the early childhood classroom many years, with an emphasis on art, Reggio inspired projects, nature-based curriculum and learning to read through Zoo Phonics. She is the mother of four and has an incredibly patient and flexible way with the children. She blends play and academics and will inspire you to keep your children learning through play as long as possible.

 

 

As an early childhood educator for the past twenty years, Jackie brings to us as wealth of knowledge and education, having taught at University of Missouri and UCLA as a professor. Her overriding love for the classroom brings her to us and we are always thrilled to have Jackie on staff.