Meet our Team
Experienced & Passionate
Cathy Kirkpatrick
Interim Director
Twenty years with our school and 20+ years in the business means Cathy is one of the most experienced teachers in the Bay Area. When not teaching, Cathy enjoys going to tennis tournaments and swimming.
Lisa Neynaber
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Lisa has worked in the preschool industry for 30 years, and still brings enthusiasm to the job every day. In her free time she enjoys time with her family. She has three sons and two granddaughters.
Leslie Arruabarrena
Toddler Teacher
Leslie is a mother of 4 and grandmother of one. She has delightfully served as a preschool teacher for the last 35 years. In Leslie's free time she enjoys spending time with family.
Yesenia Sarabia
Toddler Teacher
Yesenia was born and raised in Half Moon Bay. She's a wife with an amazing husband and a mother of two perfect children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and going shopping.
Gerelene Mack
Preschool Teacher
Gigi has two years teaching experience and is majoring in social work. In her free time she loves art and spending time with family.