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Meet Our Staff
Our teaching team more than meet the qualifications needed to teach in the state of California. They all have the appropriate teaching certificates and permits required to teach preschool and are very knowledgeable of how children develop and learn. They continue to enhance their teaching skills through professional growth opportunities in Early Childhood Development classes, workshops, etc.
We are proud to keep our ratios to one adult to six children in our two year old classroom, and one adult to eight children in our three and up classrooms. This encourages independence and harmony within each classroom. Our ratios meet the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards of excellence.
Office Staff Family Services Starbright Room (3-4 year olds) Moonbeam Room (2-3 year olds) Sunshine Room (4 year olds) Rainbow Room (4-5 year olds) Summer Staff (6-12 year olds) Teacher Support Support Staff
Office Staff
Yvonne Bailey is the Program Director. In 1990, she completed her Associates of Science degree in Early Childhood Education, and in 1998 she completed her Baccalaureate degree in Child Development at the California State University, Fullerton, CA. In 2000 she received a Masters degree in Child Development from the University of La Verne, CA. Ms. Bailey worked for the Orange County Head Start program for 16 years, as a Director, Area Coordinator, and Facilities and Material Coordinator. She coordinated the School Readiness and Even Start Programs at Magnolia Unified School District. At Upland Unified School District, Ms. Bailey was the Coordinator for Cal-SAFE and School Readiness programs. Besides being the Director of the Children’s Center, Ms. Bailey is also a Program Infant/Toddler Care (P.I.T.C.) and a West Ed Desired Results certified trainer. Ms. Bailey is an Adjunct Professor at Fullerton College and teaches Infant/Toddler and Administrative courses. Additionally, Ms. Bailey is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Under Bailey's leadership, the Cal Poly Pomona Children's Center has received over one million dollars in State Grants to improve program quality and education for young children, their families and Cal Poly Pomona students.
Veronica Galarneau is the Education Coordinator. She has over 25 years of experience working with young children, teaching parenting classes and teacher workshops on a variety of topics. Ms. Galarneau continues to keep up with the trends in Early Care and Education as a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (N.A.E.Y.C). She has presented workshops for the Southern California Association for the Education of Young Children (SCAEYC) conferences with topics on: Music, Children's Literature, Art and Science. She also serves on the committee for the East Valley, Association for the Education for Young Children (AEYC). She is serving on the Board of Directors for Options and she was a Professional Growth Advisor for the Child Development Consortium. Additionally, Ms. Galarneau was a Mentor Teacher for the California Early Childhood Mentor Program.
Willie Stewart has been the Administrative Assistant and Office Manager for the Cal Poly Pomona Children's Center since February 2000. Willie works closely with the Director on various ad hoc reports and projects. She also maintains the Director's Calendar and schedules events as needed. Willie supervises student staff and individuals who volunteer at the Children's Center while performing a variety of office duties. Willie has over 20 years of office management experience. Her warm smile and greeting, helps to put nervous parents of newly enrolled little ones at ease.
Omolade Oluyemi is the Program Coordinator for the Cal Poly Pomona Early Educator Recruitment (C.P.P.E.E.R) Program. (the CPPEER program is a grant funded program that provides assistance to students who are interested in the field of Early Education). She received her BA in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Work at the California Polytechnic University in Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). Omolade is currently pursuing her Masters degree in School Counseling at the University of California, Riverside. She has previous experience mentoring and working with foster youth and children with special needs. Omolade's youth and vitality has proved to be a valuable asset to the program and is an inspiration to the students she serves. Back to Top
Family Services
Maxarita Walker is the Training Coordinator. Maxarita (Max) is also a Professional Growth Advisor in the field of Early Education. Here at the Cal Poly Pomona Children's Center, Max provides training to the parents and staff and works in conjunction with the Family Service and Education Coordinators. Max was a Lead Teacher/Site Supervisor and taught for several years, along with being an adult literacy tutor at The Children's Center at Caltech University, Pasadena, CA. She served as a mentor teacher to California State University, Los Angeles and Pasadena City College Practicum students. Max taught in the elementary division of education and worked in the division of special education referring families to various district services.
Lorena Segarra is the Interim Family Service Coordinator. In 2005, she completed her BA in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Child Development and Sociology. Prior to joining the Cal Poly Pomona Children's Center, she gained experience working as a teacher with a Head Start program. Lorena is responsible for recruiting and registering children for the various programs available at the Children's Center. She also manages classroom enrollment. Lorena is very conscientious, and provides resource referral services to families as needed. Lorena is also bilingual in English and Spanish.
Starbright Room
Sherrie Kerber is a Teacher. She has been working with the Cal Poly Pomona Children's Center for 10 years.
Pam Loza is an Assistant Teacher. She has been working with the Cal Poly Pomona Children's Center for the past 7 months.
Moonbeam Room
Corrine Jones is a Teacher. She received her Child Development Certificate in 1974. She received her AA degree from Santa Ana College in 1975. She is continuing her education at Chaffey Community College and at Mt. San Antonio College in Early Childhood Education. Corrine is a member of NAEYC. Ms. Corrine came to work at Cal Poly Children's Center in 2002 as a substitute teacher, later she joined the staff as a full time teacher. She works with our youngest children, the 2 and 3 years olds. Ms. Corrine said, "I look forward to working in Moonbeam room with the little ones for as many years as possible."
Elaine Cortez is an Assistant Teacher. Ms. Elaine has been working with children for 29 years. While attending school at Rio Honda College, Ms. Elaine worked as a Student Worker at the Rio Honda Children's Center. She has also worked with the State Program for Plaza De Raza providing workshops for parents and visiting families in their homes. She has been working with the Cal Poly Pomona Children's Center for the past 9 years. Ms. Elaine said, " I enjoy my job very much, the children are a joy to be around.
Michele Crowder has been working in the field of Child Development for over 18 years. She holds a Child Development Teachers permit and is currently attending school to complete her Bachelors degree in Liberal Studies. Throughout her 13 years at Cal Poly Pomona Children's Center she has been involved with several different aspects of the Center ranging from Interim Assistant Director to Fundraiser Coordinator. Currently she is the Children's Center Lead teacher and also is the teacher for the Pre-Kindergarten Family Literacy Program (PKFLP). She is very passionate about her role as a teacher. Michele's philosophy is that children should be SEEN and HEARD and that every child has special gifts. Michele says, "as teachers it is our job to help children recognize their potential and encourage their growth."
Sylvia Peterson is an Assistant Teacher. She works with the PKFLP. She has been working with children for over 20 years. She has experience working with children ages 2.5 - 6 years old. While continuing with her education, she started working with children at a day care center in Alhambra. She earned an A.A. degree from East Los Angeles College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development from California State University, Los Angeles.
Veronica Tirado is an Assistant Teacher. She is the newest member of our teaching staff. She has been working with the PKFLP since January 2009. Ms. Veronica received her education at Chaffey College in Child Development. She has been working with children for over 10 years. Ms. Veronica says, "children are so great to teach, they want to learn so much, it's so much fun to be around them! I work in the Sunshine Room and it's great! "
Rainbow Room
Melissa Terrazas is a teacher. She has been with ther at Cal Poly Pomona Children's Center for 6 years and has been teaching pre-school children for 12 years. In 2009 she graduated from the University of La Verne, CA with her BA in Liberal Studies. She plans to continue her education and get her credential and Masters degree in Education. Ms. Melissa's goal is to be an elementary school teacher. Ms. Melissa says, "I really enjoy working with children."
Rocio Kessler is an Assistant Teacher. She has been working for the Cal Poly Pomona Children's Center for 4 years.
Pamela Clark is an Assistant Teacher. She started teaching preschool in the early 1980s. She returned to college in the year 2000 and completed her associates degree 2006. Ms. Pam has worked with all ages of children from infant to 6th grade. She has worked at a variety of centers over the past 28 years. Ms. Pam enjoys working with all different ages of children.
Summer Staff
Michelle Tessier is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies in September 2008. During her time at Cal Poly she worked as a student assistant for the Children's Center, where she worked in the office and occasionally she helped in the classroom. Michelle has continued her career working with children at the elementary school level. She currently works with Autistic Preschool Children at Romirmer Elementary School for the Rowland Unified School District in the City of La Puente. This summer Michelle is working with our summer school age program, Kid's University.
Teacher Support
Linda Penilla is an Assistant Teacher. She has been an Assistant Teacher here at the Cal Poly Pomona Children's Center for the past 4 years and has been working with children for the past 15 years, including working with children with special needs at Camp Edwards in Riverside, CA. Ms. Linda said, "children are very special individuals and I love working with them."
Brandy Perez is an Assistant Teacher. She has been working with children for 16 years. Ms. Brandy graduated from the American Nanny College in 1995. In 1996 she opened and Infant/Toddler center in Montclair, CA. She has experience working with children ranging in ages from infant to age 5 and had worked with an Early Head Start program in Pomona, CA for three years. Ms. Brandy was also a director for a private center for four years before working at the Cal Poly Pomona Children's Center.
Support Staff
Leanne Oda is a Student Assistant. She performs a wide range of tasks from helping with the children to working in the office. Leanne has experience working with elementary students grades 1-6 and has been volunteering in the Garvey School District for the past seven years. She attends Cal Poly Pomona University and is pursuing her Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Art. Leanne has been the Vice President of the College of Education and Integrative Studies (C.E.I.S) Council for the past two years here on campus.
Ivonne Osorio is a Student Assistant. She has been working with the Cal Poly Pomona Children's Center for the past 5 years as a student assistant.
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