LITTLE BLESSINGS

Ms. Jeana (Jeana Starks, Director)

As the Director of Little Blessings, Mrs. Starks is responsible for ensuring that the facility & staff are compliant with current state regulations.  She oversees the direction and daily operations of her staff and develops a curriculum that allows all children to learn according to their own pace & retention style. Mrs. Starks ensures that staff is adequately trained and certified by planning and arranging training and in-services for preschool/childcare staff while she continues her education to maintain and improve her role as the director. 

Ms. A (Asminda Merino, Teacher)

A single mother of a three year old, Ms. Merino has a B.A. degree in Child Development with a minor in Sociology Studies.  She is planning to enroll in Pacific Oaks University for her Masters degree in Child Studies.  Her long term goal is to become a Child Therapist and work with foster & abused children.  She has been a preschool teacher for the past five years and has been responsible for implementation/development of age appropriate curriculum. She prides herself on maintaining a respectful and safe environment both in the classroom and during outside playtime.  .

Ms. Alon (Alon Edwards, Teacher's Aide)

Ms. Edwards assists the teacher in planning and implementing the daily program while teaching them to think creatively, solve problems independenty and respect themselves and others. She sparks imagination, build self-esteem and help the children discover new things each day. She aspires to be a teacher in the future and in her sparetime composes music & sings.  Music is one of her greatest passions and will be something that she incorporates in to her teaching.

Ms. Granny Mae (Mae Gatewood, Teacher's Aide)

Mrs. Gatewood has over 40 years of experience working with children.  She assists with the supervision of children in organized activities, inside or outside, helps maintain a healthy, safe and nuturing environment, assist supervising teacher in implementing a daily program of activities, organize the necessary materials for the daily activities, active involvement in mealtime, snack & rest time. Mrs. Gatewood is an active member of church and has blessed our children with her gift of song.