Our Teaching Faculty

The teaching faculty and staff at the Early Learning Center are highly trained in early childhood education. They are trained as well in Montessori Education.  An important strength of the Early Learning Center Faculty is its diversity. 

Gloria Gil
Director
B.A. Liberal Studies, NDNU, B.A. Education, ISPE Peru, ECE Certificate, PITC NDNU Montessori Certificate

Celina Castellanos
Preschool Teacher
B.A. Psychology, SFSU, AMS Early Childhood Credential, Child Development Site Supervisor Permit, Bilingual Spanish and English

Susan Forbes
Preschool Teacher
M.Ed., Xavier University, AMS Montessori Primary Diploma, Multiple Subject Credential, Child Development Program Director Permit

Elvia Agripino
Preschool Teacher
 Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, Bilingual Spanish and English, NDNU Montessori Certificate

Jan Lawrence
Preschool Teacher
M.Ed, Vancouver University, AMS Preprimary Credential, Child Development Site Supervisor Permit

Stephanie Hall-Koester
Preschool Teacher
 B.A. English, Muhlenberg College, ECE units, Trilingual English, Spanish, and French

Ana Luisa Godinez
Preschool Teacher
ECE Certificate, Canada College, Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Mexico

Jorge Gil
After-School Spanish Teacher
ECE certificate, bilingual Spanish and English

Teresa Toribio
Floater Teacher
ECE units, Canada College, Business Certificate, College of San Mateo