Sarah is currently studying Early Childhood Education at El Camino College and plans to continue her education to become a preschool teacher. She has spent many years working with children, beginning as a madrichim in Torah school after her bat mitzvah.  Sarah also babysits children of all ages and is continuing her child development studies while working toward CPR certification. She believes children learn best when surrounded by friends, supported by teachers, and treated with love and respect. In her free time, Sarah enjoys gymnastics, attending temple, spending time with friends, and going to Disneyland.

Jose's journey into early childhood education wasn't one he planned. It was one he discovered. After searching for a career path for a couple of years, a friend encouraged him to enroll in Early Childhood Education classes. What began as an unexpected opportunity quickly became his life's work. The moment he stepped into a Reggio inspired school, everything changed. He was captivated by the image of the child as capable, curious, and full of potential, and he knew he wanted to bring those same opportunities to children and families from communities like the one where he grew up. For more than 17 years, Jose has dedicated his career to Reggio inspired education, teaching and leading at SGM Atelier, First Presbyterian Nursery School in Santa Monica, and ALC Preschool. Along the way, he have been fortunate to learn from remarkable mentors and collaborate with passionate educators who have continually challenged and inspired his thinking. In 2020, he helped create an outdoor kindergarten program, further strengthening his belief that meaningful learning can happen anywhere when children are trusted as capable researchers. In 2022, he was promoted to Director of ALC Preschool. In this role, he led the school's daily operations while providing pedagogical leadership rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy. During my tenure, he strengthened family and community partnerships, increased enrollment through strategic outreach, modernized the school's website and social media presence, and helped establish ALC Preschool as one of the leading early childhood programs in the Palos Verdes area. His own learning continues to be just as important as his teaching. Jose has attended numerous NAREA conferences, regional Reggio conferences, and study tours where he visited Reggio inspired schools, reflected alongside colleagues, and explored how different communities interpret the philosophy in authentic ways. Most recently, He participated in a study group in Reggio Emilia, Italy, where he spent time in the municipal infant toddler centers and preschools, learning directly alongside educators whose work continues to inspire schools around the world. These experiences have deepened his understanding that the Reggio Emilia approach is not a model to replicate, but a way of thinking that grows through relationships, reflection, and collaboration. Today, he continues supporting schools and educators as they build Reggio inspired practices that are authentic to their own communities. His passion is helping the world see children differently, not simply as students to be taught, but as capable citizens whose ideas, questions, and relationships have the power to transform learning for everyone. Outside of education, Jose enjoys the hobbies that have been part of his life since childhood. He is an avid soccer fan, anime and comic enthusiast, and collector of comics and Pokémon cards. As an adult, he also developed a passion for travel. He and his wife love exploring new places with our dogs, especially visiting national parks and spending time in nature. When he is home, you'll often find him working on DIY projects or woodworking, creative outlets that allow him to continue building, designing, and learning in new ways.