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OUR STAFF
The UCUC Preschool Director has a BS degree in Psychology and a MS degree in Child and Family Development. All of the Staff members are professionals with sound education in Child Development and are CPR & First Aid qualified. They remain current in all areas of child development by attending workshops and conferences, as well as maintaining membership in NAEYC and SDAEYC.
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Jessica Dolan
Director
As an early childhood educator, I have a deep commitment to the field and
implementation of best practices. I strongly believe in creating a community in
which children and adults experience a connection and children are free to
explore and thrive. It is my mission to instill a love for learning in all children. I
am grateful to be a part of the UCUC Preschool community. Thank you for
sharing your child with us and creating this partnership with us.
Education:
M.S. in Child and Family Development at San Diego State University
B.A. in Psychology at San Diego State University
Certifications:
Program Director Permit issued from the CA Commission on Teacher
Credentialing
Early Childhood Social Emotional Behavioral Regulation and Intervention
Specialist
Experience:
3 years of experience working in preschool administration and teacher
mentoring. 10 years’ experience working in the field of early childhood education. Previous lead teaching experience with infants, toddlers, and preschool age
children.
Hobbies/Interest/Enjoys:
I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, gardening, reading, cooking, and doing yoga and pilates. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to work with all of the children, families, and staff at UCUC Preschool and look forward to a great year together!
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Kendra Brownsberger
Assistant Director
Education:
MEd in Secondary Education – University of California Los Angeles
BS in Applied Mathematics – University of California Los Angeles
Early Childhood Education Course Work- Grossmont-Cuyamaca College
Certifications:
CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing Site Supervisor Permit
Experience:
6 years of co-teaching children, ages 3-5 years in a Reggio Inspired Preschool Program
6 years as an instructor for Toddler’s Tango /Babies Boogie Movement and Music Class
5 years teaching high school mathematics
Interests/Hobbies/Enjoys:
Kendra and her husband Rich are the proud parents to a son, Kaden and a daughter, Kaci. Kendra enjoys taking classes, reading, singing, music, dance, art, crocheting and baking. She is very excited to join UCUC and is looking forward to meeting the families and children in our program.
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TEACHERS
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Deborah Muhlbauer
Class: Lead Teacher for Little Explorers
Education:
B.A. in Early Childhood Education from Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru
Licensure in Early Childhood Education from Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru
Master of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies from State University of New York (Buffalo)
Experience:
4 years in nursery schools in Peru working with toddlers and preschool kids
10 years of Preschool teaching at the International School of Lima - Peru
2 years as a Pre-k teacher in a Montessori preschool in Iowa City.
Interest/ Hobbies/ Enjoys:
I love traveling to exciting places with my husband, reading, listening to podcasts, dancing, jigsaw puzzles and Scrapbooking
My husband and I just moved to California, so we enjoy exploring beaches and restaurants during the weekends.
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Pam Gallo
Class: Assistant Teacher for Little Explorers
Education:
B.A. in Theater from University of California at San Diego
17 Units in Early Childhood Education
Certification:
California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) Certification
Working towards Associate Teacher Permit from the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Experience:
18 years of experience working with preschool and elementary school age children.
3 years’ experience as a preschool program specialist at a STEAM based program.
Interest/ Hobbies/ Enjoys:
Music and Disneyland
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Tahnee Ruthenberg
Class: Assistant Teacher for Little Explorers
Education:
Working on her Associates in Child Development & Psychology
Experience:
Preschool internships with children ages 4-5 years old
4 years working with elementary school age children at an afterschool program
Interest/ Hobbies/ Enjoys:
I love to travel and experience new cultures and food. I love soccer, cooking, baking, reading, Star Wars, Marvel and spending with my family and friends.
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Catherine Makeh Vandian
Class: Lead Teacher for Little Unicorns
Education:
AA - Liberal Studies
Child Development Teacher Associate Certificate MiraCosta College
Experience:
3 years of experience with children ages varying from 18 months to 5 years of age working at an
Outdoor Classroom Demonstration Site.
2 years as a lead teacher for children ages 3-5
Interests/Hobbies/Enjoys:
I love to see each child’s growth as an individual and make them happy. I grew up in Paris, and
moved to San Diego 3 years ago. I came by myself to live my dream and become a French and
ESL (English second language) professor in College or University. I’m thrilled to start my
Bachelor this fall in SDSU and pursue with my Master and then Ph.D. I will explore a lot of art
activities and learning new languages with the children since I speak 4 languages (French,
English, Spanish and Farsi). Currently, I live in Carlsbad. I enjoy traveling, watching movies,
going to the gym and spending time facetiming my parents.
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Jessica Venegas
Class: Teacher for Little Unicornss
Education:
AA in Behavioral Sciences
BS in Child and Adolescent Development
Experience:
Four years of experience working with children 3 to 5 year olds at Miracosta College Child Development Center.
Interest/Hobbies/Enjoys:
I enjoy spending time with my family watching movies, baking, and gardening.
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Carol Frasier
Class: Teacher for Little Unicorns
Education:
A.A. in Child Development from Mesa College
B.A. in Elementary Education with emphasis on Special Education
Has earned additional units in Early Childhood Education from various universities and extensions as well as Montessori Training Centers
Experience:
Over 30 years in the Early Childhood Development field
Has worked at UCUC Preschool since 1992
Interests/Hobbies/Enjoys:
Traveling, reading, swimming and scrap booking
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Trisha Goolsby
Class: Lead Teacher for Little Clouds
Education:
BS in Interdisciplinary Studies
MS in Education
Concentration in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education
Certifications:
Virginia Licensees in
Early Childhood Special Education (birth to 5 years old)
Early/Primary Education (PreK through 3rd Grade)
Working towards transferring to Master Teacher Permit issued from the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Experience:
4 years Lead Teacher of Early Childhood (infants, 2 years old, 3 years old)
3 years volunteering at Bonnie Brae Elementary school in Head Start
Interest/ Hobbies/ Enjoys:
Just moved to San Diego from the DC area about a year ago. I've loved taking advantage of exploring the outdoors with this all year round beautiful weather. I especially love to hike, relax at the beach, and bike around town. I'm an avid cookie baker, but I rarely eat them. Also on my down time, I enjoy health and fitness, reading, listening to music, playing sports, and spending time with friends/family. I'm thrilled to join the UCUC Preschool community. Who's ready for a fun-filled learning year?
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Berenice Resendiz
Class: Assistant Teacher for Little Clouds
Education:
Associate of Arts with an Area of Emphasis in Social and Behavior Science - Mira Costa College
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development - California State University San Marcos (In Process)
Experience:
Three years of experience working with children 18 months and up to 5 years old in the child development center.
Worked for Mira Costa College summer program College for Kids for the past three summers.
Interest/ Hobbies/ Enjoys:
I enjoy the outdoors such as hiking, camping, swimming, traveling and going to the beach. During my free time, I love to bake and watch movie marathons such as Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Marvel to name a few.
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Tulio Castillo
Class: Outdoor Teacher
Education:
AA - Child Development Teacher
MiraCosta College (In Process)
Experience:
Two years of experience with children ages varying from 18 months to 5 years of age working at an Outdoor Classroom Demonstration Site
One year of Behavioral Therapy for children with Autism ages 2 to 7 years of age
Interest/ Hobbies/ Enjoys:
I enjoy traveling and being outdoors. I like to go on hikes, camping trips, kayaking, or just being at the beach. I also really love to spend time with all my nephews.
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