Lucia Lucas

1st and 2nd Supervisor

"My focus and goal is to graduate with an AA in Social/Behavioral Sciences and transfer to SJSU by the end of 2019. I love listening to music, dancing, reading, coloring and being a big kid in an adult world. I chose to work here because I have a passion (for) and dedication to kids. My goal everyday is to be an adult figure they can connect with, to be themselves and be successful."

Tommy Gaerlan

1st and 2nd Lead Teacher

"I am a graduating senior at SJSU in Child and Adolescent Development. I have been working with children in an after school setting for three years. In my spare time I enjoy training in urban dance, practicing yoga with friends, playing with my dog at the park, and traveling to new places. I work with children because I believe that I can be a positive role model for them to look up to."

Mavelyn Arreola

Master Teacher
​(Spanish Teacher)

"I have been working with children for the past four years. I enjoy taking naps and shopping.  I choose to work with children because ever since I was little I pretended to be a teacher. I would use teddy bears as students. Growing up I was surrounded with kids and volunteered at church taking care of kids."

Ernie Chivara

Teacher's Aide

"I volunteered with youth in high school. I started working at the Children's Discovery Museum in 2011. i work on the floor of the Museum and help run and develop the youth programs that they provide there. I enjoy listening to music and some of my hobbies include photography, painting and drawing and I also like Pokemon! I The reason I chose to work with children is because I didn't  have a good experience in school and lacked a real support system, so I became the person I always wanted and needed around for other youth!"

Stacy Ly

Master Teacher

I studied child development at De Anza College. My goal is to become a an elementary school teacher. I started working with children in high school as a volunteer in a children center for two years, then worked as an aide for another two years followed by working as a substitute teacher for another two years. I love being outdoors, i enjoy  hiking, camping, traveling, spending time with family and taking my nieces and nephews out for play dates. I enjoy working with children because it is rewarding to be a part of their development. i am passionate about making learning fun so children can enjoy every second at school and daycare. I enjoy finding different ways to help children overcome personal challenges . I love creating different lessons plans, games, activities to keep children engaged and excited for what is next. I get the best feeling when I see children excited about an accomplishment that us as teachers were able to be apart of!