1. How long have you been with ADPP?
I have been with ADPP for 3 ½ years.
2. What do you like most about your job?
I love the children, watching them interact with other children and
teachers. I love seeing their smiles and laughing while playing and hearing
them say, “I did it.” I tell them I knew you could do it, you have to just
try.
3. What is your teaching background and experience?
I graduated from San Francisco City College with my major in Childcare and
my minor in Journalism. I have been teaching preschool for over 26 years and
love every day of it with the children.
4. What do you think is special about you ADPP location?
What is special about Mountain View location is the staff, parents and the
children. I feel as it is a family environment.
5. What is your favorite part of the day at ADPP?
My favorite part of the day starts from the time I arrive at work until I
leave for the day.
6. What is the last book you read out loud?
Brown Bears Wonderful Secret by Caroline Castle and Tina Macnaughton.
7. What is the last book you read to yourself?
The last book I read was Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul.
8. What is the funniest thing a child has
said/done in your class?
The funniest thing a child said to me was when I was pretending to be a baby
with the kids. A child said, “Why are you crying?” I said, “I want my
mommy.” The child responded, “You don’t have a mommy, you’re a teacher.” I
said, “Yes I do-I’m my mommy’s kid.” The child said, “You’re not a kid
you’re a teacher.”
9. What do you do in your spare time?
In my spare time I like to go mountain biking, walk around Fisherman’s
Wharf, and listening to smooth Jazz. I enjoy trying out new seafood
restaurants as well.
10. What achievement are you most proud of?
When I about 15 years old I said I want to become a nurse or a teacher. I
became a CAN and worked in a convalescent hospital for a few years when I
decided I wanted to go to college to be a teacher. I have been teaching
preschool for over 26 years and love every day of it with the children.
11. What is the single best piece of advice you can give
parents?
Always take at least 15-20 minutes of special bonding time with your child
to read, sit and talk, and play with them. They will be memories your child
will remember from childhood to adulthood.
