Little Hands
Faculty and Staff
Previously a Little Hands Parent
Position at Little Hands:
Director
Background:
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies
Minor in Business Administration
California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential:
covers pre-school, kindergarten - twelfth grade, and adult education
Teaching Experience:
Taught elementary age and preschool children.
In 1992, started teaching classes at Little Hands.
In 1995, was hired as director.
Everyday Philosophy:
Patience
Understanding
Consistency
Communication
Previously a Little Hands Parent
Position at Little Hands:
Teacher
Background:
Bachelor of Arts, Child Development Adult Education Credential
Teaching Experience:
Little Hands Teacher since 2001.
Began teaching preschool in 1988.
Has held positions as teacher, lead teacher, and director of various preschools in the area.
Everyday Philosophy:
The best gift we can give children is to support and respect their uniqueness. They should be given the freedom to learn the wonders of their world and satisfy their curiousity through play and exploration in an unhurried fashion. I find the best way to understand a child is to get down on my knees and see the world through their eyes.
Previously a Little Hands Parent and Board Member
Position at Little Hands:
Teacher
Background:
Bachelor of Arts in Human Development with a Childhood Option, Minor in Psychology Clear Adult Designated Subjects Credential for Parent Education, Children's Center Instruction Permit
Teaching Experience:
Taught preschool since 1980
Taught parent education classes at Little Wonders, Carlmont Parents & Redwood Parents since 1990
Everyday Philosophy:
Safe & healthy environment
Support for families
Consistency
Generosity of spirit
Previously a Little Hands Parent and Board Member
Position at Little Hands:
Teacher
Background:
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
California Multiple Subject Teaching
Teaching Experience:
Taught at various grade levels since 1994
Everyday Philosophy:
Foster social, emotional, and language development of young children, support families and appreciate differences.
Previously a Little Hands Parent and Board Member
Position at Little Hands:
Teacher
Background:
Computer Science Engineer
Minor in Child Development
Undergraduate thesis in computers in education
Early childhood education courses
A career split between consulting and training at Oracle and adult education at Little Hands
Teaching Experience:
Corporate training and lecturing
Several years' experience teaching at Little Hands
Everyday Philosophy:
Family first, there is no greater blessing. Every family is special and every child and parent has something of value to share and offer. The joy of the world as seen through a child's eyes is something we should all try to feel a little bit every day. It's hard, but it's a worthwhile goal. I love children and the little accomplishments they make every day of their life.
