Sana

Preschool Lead Teacher

Sana has been working in early childhood education, primarily preschool age, since 2015. She is currently obtaining her Master Teacher Permit in Early Childhood Education through the California Teacher Credential and has her degrees in English Literary Studies and Teacher Education. Sana was inspired by the unique perspective Brella offers within childcare and enjoys creating curriculum that teach our children in meaningful and innovative ways. Outside of the classroom, Sana is a mother to her two year old daughter and six year old son.

Emily

Lead Preschool Teacher

I am majoring in Early Childhood Development. I have worked in a preschool environment for three years. I love children so after graduating High School I immediately knew I wanted to pursue this career, I love seeing the smiles on their faces.

Linette

Preschool Teacher

have been working with children ages 6 months to 12 years old for the last 6 years. I am dedicated and educated in working with children in reaching their developmental milestones at their own pace. When I’m not in the classroom, I can be found either working out or spending time with family. I’m excited for my journey at Brella and building bonds with the children in our room.

Ciara

Preschool Teacher

I just recently graduated from Long Beach State University with my degree in Child Development. In addition to working with children I also enjoy anything creative. Some of my favorite hobbies include crocheting and yoga.

Marisa

Preschool Teacher

I was born and raised in Los Angeles. When I graduated high school. I knew I wanted to work with children. That's when I decided to major in Child Development. I have worked with Children for over 10 years. My family loves baseball games and going on picnics together!

Jhoana

Lead Infant Teacher

I have obtained my MS in Child Development from La Verne. I have been teaching for 2.5 years starting with toddlers (2-3 year olds) and now infants. I originally was interested in nursing and social work but quickly found that was not for me and chose to work with children to make a direct difference in their lives. Fun fact, I am the oldest sibling with decades in between.

Yoseline

Infant Teacher

Ever since I can remember, I wanted to work with children. Growing up I would always tell my mom “I want to be a teacher.” After graduating High School, I went to Rio Condo College and graduated with an A.S. in Child Development.

Maria

Lead Infant/toddler Teacher

Maria has been working in early childhood education for about 5 years now and obtains her degree in Early Childhood Education. She has work with school aged children and preschool but her passion was always to work with infants. It brings her joy to see them grow and reach their milestone and care for them. When she isn’t teaching she loves to D.I.Y things and be creative.

Gladys

Infant/Toddler Teacher

I started my teaching career in April of 2022 as a teacher assistant. I worked in a classroom that consisted of two to three year old children. After I graduated college, I was unemployed for about a month and a half. That’s until brella came into the picture. I knew I couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity and I was looking forward to this new journey. Something I would like to point out about me is I love driving around and exploring new places whether it is inside of Los Angeles or out. Additionally, I love working with others. I believe a team is better than being solo and the reason to that is because multiple minds bring diverse perspectives to problem solving quicker and better.

Jacqueline

Infant/Toddler Teacher

I have been working in the education field since 2016, I've worked in elementary schools with Tk through fifth grade as well as preschool ages 3. I also have some experience in behavioral therapy. I have an Associates degree in Sociology as well as 15 units in child development. I look forward to earning my bachelors in the near future. I chose Brella because I found it a great fit for me to continue to grow my education as an educator with the set expectations Brella looks for. Something fun about me is that I enjoy horseback riding. My superpower is that I like to get my job done the way it is expected.

Maddie

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Hello! I’ve been working with children for over three years. I’m currently working on AS-T at LBCC. During my free time I like to sing loud in my car and spend time with friends. I’m passionate about helping young learners grow and love seeing their personalities shine.

Evelyn

Infant Teacher

Evelyn has obtained her M.S in Child Development from La Verne. She has been teaching for 2.5 years. Evelyn has experience working with toddlers and now enjoys working with infants.She originally was interested in nursing quickly found that was not for her and chose to work with children in order to directly make an impact in their lives. Fun fact, She is the eldest child, with siblings who are all decades apart.

Marilyn

Lead Infant Teacher

Marilyn started as a volunteer at her local preschool in 2017 and at the same time began college for child development. In 2019 she got her first job as a TA for preschool children and worked with the age of 3-6 years for 2 years. Then in 2021 she received the opportunity to be an infant teacher and now is happy to continue caring and helping our little ones with Brella. In her free time she loves spending time with loved ones and going for walks. Fun fact: she enjoys cooking and baking.

Jacqueline

Infant Teacher

I’m from South Central Los Angeles. I obtained my BA in Child Development from Cal State LA in 2022 and am also currently continuing my education there to obtain a Master’s in Early Childhood/Primary Education. I have been working with young children for about 3 years now. I enjoy working with them as it is exciting to guide them and join them on their journey of learning, exploring, and growing. During my free time I enjoy going to music festivals/concerts or going on Disneyland trips. A fun fact about me is that I like changing my hair color often!

Katherine

Infant Teacher

Katherine has been working in the Child Development field for 10 yrs. She has obtained an BA in Child Development from California State Fullerton. She is always passionate about teaching children and enjoys putting a smile on their faces! She enjoys spending time with her family, especially her son!

Martha

Resource Teacher

I was born in Guadalajara. I love traveling and getting to know other cultures. In my spare time I enjoy hiking and being surrounded by nature. I have been teaching for 23 years and making a difference in a child's life is my passion.

Javi

Music Specialist

Javi got his Bachelor’s in Professional Music from Berklee College of Music. He started teaching in 2020 and is passionate about getting kids to experience music from a young age, hopefully developing a life-long friendship with it. He is a book and movie buff, loves physics and fun facts about space.