The Incredible Staff!!
Gramma Freda- Administrator / Owner
I have a wonderful family of 5 children, 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. In
1980 our family opened our first Childcare Center. I immediately joined the Professional
Association of Childhood Educators (P.A.C.E.) It is a statewide association. I served as
area Chairperson, Vice President for 4 years and then President for four years. I became
a member of the national Child Care Association (N.C.C.A.) and served as secretary for
4 years. I have lobbied for quality Daycare and testified in Sacramento over many
different children's issues. I have served on the Board of Directors for the Community
Child Care Council (4C's) of Santa Clara County for twenty years taking the budget from
$125,000 to $28 million. We have owned a total of 3 wonderful Preschools. I am
pleased to say that our preschool has been hugging, loving and educating children for
27 years as of June of 2007.
1980 our family opened our first Childcare Center. I immediately joined the Professional
Association of Childhood Educators (P.A.C.E.) It is a statewide association. I served as
area Chairperson, Vice President for 4 years and then President for four years. I became
a member of the national Child Care Association (N.C.C.A.) and served as secretary for
4 years. I have lobbied for quality Daycare and testified in Sacramento over many
different children's issues. I have served on the Board of Directors for the Community
Child Care Council (4C's) of Santa Clara County for twenty years taking the budget from
$125,000 to $28 million. We have owned a total of 3 wonderful Preschools. I am
pleased to say that our preschool has been hugging, loving and educating children for
27 years as of June of 2007.
Miss Lee - Senior Director / Owner
I have been working with children for 34 years. I have B.S. Degree in Early Child
Development. I have had a strong passion for children from a young age. I am the
second oldest in a family of 5 children. I have four boys of my own and 4 grandchildren. I
opened Kinderwood 26 years ago with my mother. We wanted to give children a safe
and loving environment that will promote positive self esteem and encourage their
imagination to grow and learn. Pre-school is a major stepping stone to building a good
foundation for their future. Everyday we make their early years the best and most
rewarding that they can be.
Development. I have had a strong passion for children from a young age. I am the
second oldest in a family of 5 children. I have four boys of my own and 4 grandchildren. I
opened Kinderwood 26 years ago with my mother. We wanted to give children a safe
and loving environment that will promote positive self esteem and encourage their
imagination to grow and learn. Pre-school is a major stepping stone to building a good
foundation for their future. Everyday we make their early years the best and most
rewarding that they can be.
Miss Char- Program Director
I have been with Kinderwood for over 8 years. This is my second home. I love each day
that I come to "work!" I have worked with every age in this school. Even though I am not a
teacher anymore, I am involved with each classroom. On a personal note: I am a mother
to a beautiful little boy. He was born October 13th. He is my pride and joy. I feel that he
has opened my eyes to a whole new world I never could have imagined. I love to travel. I
have been to Ireland twice and Mexico once with my boyfriend Keith. In a nut shell
Kinderwood is my second family and I would not trade it, the teachers or any of the
children for the world.
that I come to "work!" I have worked with every age in this school. Even though I am not a
teacher anymore, I am involved with each classroom. On a personal note: I am a mother
to a beautiful little boy. He was born October 13th. He is my pride and joy. I feel that he
has opened my eyes to a whole new world I never could have imagined. I love to travel. I
have been to Ireland twice and Mexico once with my boyfriend Keith. In a nut shell
Kinderwood is my second family and I would not trade it, the teachers or any of the
children for the world.
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Miss Sharon - Rm 5 - 4 Year Olds
My name is Miss Sharon I have been working with Kinderwood for 7 years. I have been
working with children for 25 years. I owned my own school for 8 years. As you can see
Children are my life. I have 2 adult children of my own, Jason - 33 years old and Art - 31
years-old. I have been married 34 years to a wonderful man name Abner. I have worked
with every age group. I find the two year olds the most challenging and rewarding. When I
leave at the end of the day i enjoy cooking dinner and reading a good novel.
working with children for 25 years. I owned my own school for 8 years. As you can see
Children are my life. I have 2 adult children of my own, Jason - 33 years old and Art - 31
years-old. I have been married 34 years to a wonderful man name Abner. I have worked
with every age group. I find the two year olds the most challenging and rewarding. When I
leave at the end of the day i enjoy cooking dinner and reading a good novel.
Miss Shahira - Rm 2- Infants
My name is Shahira. I have been married for 19 years, and I have two sons. Waise is the
oldest, 17 years and Soleyman 12 years old. I can speak two languages, English and Farsi.
I have 12 ECE units and I am First aide and CPR trained. Infants are my favorite age group.
I love all of the one on one attention and affection that infants need because they give it right
back to me.
oldest, 17 years and Soleyman 12 years old. I can speak two languages, English and Farsi.
I have 12 ECE units and I am First aide and CPR trained. Infants are my favorite age group.
I love all of the one on one attention and affection that infants need because they give it right
back to me.
Miss Jackie- Rm 4- 3 year olds
My name is Jackie I work with the infants. I have been working at Kinderwood for 7 years. I
have 16 ECE units and I am First aide and C.P.R. Trained. I can speak 3 Languages.
They are English, Farsi & Assyrian. I am married with one daughter. Her name is Mona.
She is now attending San Jose State. I love working with children because I always
wanted a large family. Kinderwood is my second family. I enjoy watching the children grow
and learn. Most of all I love what they teach me through their innocence, love, and humor.
The best part of my job is that at the end of my day I never feel like I left work.
have 16 ECE units and I am First aide and C.P.R. Trained. I can speak 3 Languages.
They are English, Farsi & Assyrian. I am married with one daughter. Her name is Mona.
She is now attending San Jose State. I love working with children because I always
wanted a large family. Kinderwood is my second family. I enjoy watching the children grow
and learn. Most of all I love what they teach me through their innocence, love, and humor.
The best part of my job is that at the end of my day I never feel like I left work.
Miss Simi - Rm 2- Infants
My name is Simi. I have been working with children for over 20 years. I have 33 ECE units. I
have taught many age groups, all the way from infant to elementary school. I am married to a
wonderful man named John & I have 3 Lovely boys Mohsen, 23, Omid 20 and Nima, 11. All
of my children have attended Kinderwood. This has become like a second home to my
family. There are 3 things I love the most in my life; my family, children and gardening.
have taught many age groups, all the way from infant to elementary school. I am married to a
wonderful man named John & I have 3 Lovely boys Mohsen, 23, Omid 20 and Nima, 11. All
of my children have attended Kinderwood. This has become like a second home to my
family. There are 3 things I love the most in my life; my family, children and gardening.
Miss Valerie- Rm 4- 3 year olds
My name is Valerie and I am the teacher for the 3 year olds. They are my favorite age.
This is when they are the most exploitative and eager to learn and experience new
things. I have been working with children for 13 years. I have 16 ECE units and I am
first aide and C.P.R. Trained. I can speak two languages, English and Portuguese.
Working with children has been my most rewarding profession.
This is when they are the most exploitative and eager to learn and experience new
things. I have been working with children for 13 years. I have 16 ECE units and I am
first aide and C.P.R. Trained. I can speak two languages, English and Portuguese.
Working with children has been my most rewarding profession.
| "I am a single Dad of 2 very energetic boys. My boys can not wait to get up in the morning and come to Kinderwood. The staff has always been very supportive and understanding of our situation. They care for the whole family not just the child." The Saldana Family |
| "My child went to Kinderwood the first 5 years of her life. Now that my child is in Kindergarten I can truly see what a difference being at Kinderwood has done for my child. She started her Kindergarten year ahead of her class." The Joel Family |
| " The best thing about Kinderwood is that they are truly there everyday for your child. I have never seen such a great staff of friendly and loving people." The Brower Family |
| "My child has been attending Kinderwood for 2 years. During her time here I have seen her grow by leaps and bounds. She is growing up so fast right before my very eyes." The Carry Family |
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Miss Judi- Rm 3- 2 year olds
Hello, my name is Ms Judi. I was born and raised in California. My husband and I grew up
next door to each other on Blossom Hill Road. I have 2 daughters and three grandchildren. I
have been in the childcare field for 10 years. My favorite age group is the two year olds. In my
spare time I enjoy fishing , reading, and spending time with my family.
next door to each other on Blossom Hill Road. I have 2 daughters and three grandchildren. I
have been in the childcare field for 10 years. My favorite age group is the two year olds. In my
spare time I enjoy fishing , reading, and spending time with my family.
Miss Jennal- Rm 1- 1 year olds
I am married and have 2 beautiful teenage daughters 15 and 18. I've been working with
children for many years an really enjoy it. I worked at the very first Kinderwood for 13
years. I really enjoy singing and music and movement with the children.. My favorite
thing to do is Polynesian dancing and traveling to Hawaii.
children for many years an really enjoy it. I worked at the very first Kinderwood for 13
years. I really enjoy singing and music and movement with the children.. My favorite
thing to do is Polynesian dancing and traveling to Hawaii.
| I first started working with children when I attended Santa Teresa High School. Since graduating, I've always wanted to continue work with children so I continued my child care education.I currently have about 18 units and will be taking more courses this fall at West Valley. My dream is to get a BA in Child Development. Personally, I have no children, but I am very close to Parents and my Brother. I also have a Doberman Pincher and an African Gray which are both my pride and joy. Working with infants always puts a smile on my face. I cannot wait to watch the babies grow up right before my eyes and see how they move on to much better things in life. |
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Mr Jason - Floater 3-4 year olds
Miss Rashell - Rm 3- 2 year olds
Miss Danielle - Rm 1- 1 Year olds
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Miss Lindsay - Rm 5- 4 Year olds
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