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我们的师资

我们相信学生和老师之间的互相尊重很重要。通过启发和引导学生,我们希望能成为优秀的老师。

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Ms. Vega Cai

Director
Ms. Vega is a native Chinese speaker and she is fluent in English as well. She earned her Master’s degree in Language Education and her Montessori credential. She loves children and has worked with them for over 8 years. She also implements the Montessori method at home with her daughter.

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Ms. Emma

Bilingual Montessori Teacher
Ms. Emma holds a master’s degree, alongside American Montessori Society (AMS) teacher certification. With extensive experience in early childhood education and management across both China and the United States, she has successfully served as a preschool teacher and principal. Driven by a deep passion for children's education, she approaches every child with genuine love and patience. She firmly believes that every child is a unique individual with limitless potential; consequently, she is dedicated to creating a warm, safe, respectful, and exploratory environment that empowers children to grow into independent, confident, compassionate, and responsible individuals.

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Ms. Mayo

Montessori Educator
Ms. Mayo received her Montessori certification from the American Montessori Society. She has been teaching in a Montessori environment since the year 2022. She has experience in both Infant and Toddler and Early Childhood age groups. She loves children and is so loving and patient with them. In her spare time, she spends time with family and friends. She is a great cook!

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Ms. Connie

Chinese Bilingual Teacher
Ms. Connie is a caring and kind Chinese teacher. She holds an Early Childhood Education certificate and has been working in early childhood education in the Bay Area for 16 years. She has served as a Chinese teacher in a large bilingual kindergarten for 13 years, gaining extensive teaching experience. Ms. Connie is Known for her lively and engaging piano circle time, and she places great emphasis on developing children's hands-on abilities and good behavior habits!

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Ms. Giselle

Spanish Bilingual Teacher
Ms. Giselle is a dedicated teacher assistant and a graduate of UC Davis, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development in 2025 and completed her ECE core units. She gained hands-on experience supporting elementary students and classroom teachers in the Davis Joint Unified School District. Her coursework focused on human and early childhood development. She is passionate about fostering children’s growth during their critical early years and is committed to supporting their learning with care and intention.

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Ms. Diana

Spanish Bilingual Teacher
Ms. Diana is a caring and kind teacher who brings warmth and dedication to our classroom. She earned her Early Childhood Education Certificate from Cañada College in 2014 and has been working in preschool education ever since.

Ms. Diana serves as our Spanish teacher during aftercare, sharing her language skills in fun and engaging ways. Our children from all backgrounds learn Spanish from her every day.

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