Meet our Team
Experienced & Passionate
Cathy Kirkpatrick
Interim Director
Seventeen 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 two decades, and still brings enthusiasm to the job every day. In her free time she enjoys time with her family and kids. She also likes to paint.
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 30 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.
Khrislenn Garino
Teacher's Aide
Krislenn grew up in Pacifica, graduating from Terra Nova High School and earning her Bachlor's Degree in Molecular Biology at UC Berkley. She loves children and and does crochet in her free time.