
Meet our Team
Experienced & Passionate
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Tatiana Hillman
Preschool Director
Tatiana received a B.A. in Child Development from San Francisco State University. She has been working with children for over 6 years and also leads the Children’s Ministry at her church. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, and watching movies with family.

Cathy Kirkpatrick
Lead Pre-K Teacher
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
Transitional Kindergarten 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.

Ilda
Teacher's Aide
Coming Soon.