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Nancy Aguilar, Program Director
Elaine Santizo, Educator
Douglas Santos, Educator
Jessica Ballenger, Educator
Jessica has been working with children since 2003. Her first job was on the campus of Cal State Fullerton, where Jessica received her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Services. After college, she attended Alliant University and received her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in May 2010. Working with children is one of her many passions - she also loves music and dancing. Jessica is so happy to be at GeoKids' Little Aviators and is proud to have had the experience of being here on opening day in April 2010. She hopes to bring some of her therapeutic skills to children to help them grow socially and emotionally.
Shannon Cooper, Educator
Shannon has worked with children since she was 16, in both special and regular education. No matter the group of children, they always remind her to look at all things and situations in a new light. She has wanted to be an educator since she can remember and has been working diligently for the past four years to perfect her craft. Now that she is with GeoKids' Little Aviators, she plans to push herself in the Reggio method and to help the children evolve into caring, self-confident thinkers who can make the best decisions.
Karolynh Tran, Educator
Karolynh has been learning about, observing, and working with young children since 2002. She's increased her knowledge of child development and family studies to family life education in order to receive a whole family approach. Having a passion for expanding kids' early development, she truly enjoys seeing life through the eyes and ears of children. Her other interests include baking, reading, traveling, listening to music, organizing, and eating (a lot!).
Yolanda Vidato, Educator
Yolanda holds a B.A. and an M.A. and is a Preschool Master Teacher. An educator in the fields of ecology, environmental science, horticulture, and nutrition education, Yolanda has worked closely with governmental and non-governmental agencies, in the public and private sector, to close the achievement gap in educating children and youth through science-based garden and nutrition programs in preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school. Yolanda brings a wealth of experience in working with parents, teachers, educators, and the interfaith community to collaborate on and build educational and community partnerships that promote the health, wellness, and educational success of children and families.
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