Our Staff

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Louisa Ortiz

Executive Director

I am passionate about early childhood education and creating a positive, safe, and welcoming environment where children can learn, grow, and feel loved. As we begin this new journey together, my goal is to continue improving our programs, supporting our staff, and making sure families feel heard, valued, and connected.

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Ximena Soltero

Assistant Site Coordinator

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Erika Valenzuela

Lead Teacher, Room 1

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Breandi Orona

Assistant Teacher, Room 1

Myra Cruz

Assistant Teacher, Room 1

Emily Coto

Lead Teacher, Room 2

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Leticia Rodriguez

Assistant Teacher, Room 2

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Luz Sanjuan

Lead Teacher, Room 3

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Sanjuana Morales

Assistant Teacher, Room 3

Melanie Veliz

Lead Teacher, Room 4

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Anna Dinh

Assistant Teacher, Room 4

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Claire Consbruck

Assistant Teacher, Room 4

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Alberta Burchett

Lead Teacher, Room 5

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Neyda Molina

Assistant Teacher, Room 5

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Arlette Garcia

Lead Teacher, Room 6

Echo Luna

Assistant Teacher, Room 6

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A young woman with glasses and long hair standing in front of a colorful mural of animals, including an elephant and a tiger, at a children’s learning center.

Roxy Botello

Lead Teacher, Room 7

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Norma Moreno

Lead Kitchen

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Alicia Arredondo

Assistant Kitchen

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Celeste Alarcon

Lead Floater

Alyssa Gomez

Assistant Floater