Kerry is a lifelong educator who has worked in early childhood education for more than 20 years. She has her AA in Early Childhood Development from Cerro Coso College.

Her emphasis on community and on doing right by our children resonates deeply at SJP. Kerry partners closely with teachers to foster play-based, child-led education. She guides meaningful professional development to ensure continuing education for staff. She builds inclusive, welcoming communities. She is also a parent of a blended family of five children and four grandchildren, and is full of insight and wisdom drawn from that experience.

Olivia found her way to SJP in 1998. She started as a teacher, first in the Rabbit Class for 12 years and then in the Turtle Class for 8 years, as well as being the Assistant Director.

Olivia has a BS in Early Childhood Education and a BA in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati, and more than 25 years of professional experience in the Early Childhood field. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Olivia has made San Francisco her home since 1997. She enjoys traveling, puzzling, house projects, and trying new restaurants in the Bay Area.

Chelsea is a San Francisco native who grew up around the corner from SJP. She's got a background in tech, hospitality, and public health, and found her way to our team by way of her son, Luca, who is a Rabbit. She has a deep passion for creating vibrant educational spaces and a strong commitment to early learning for every child.

Chelsea holds a BA in English Literature and Hispanic Cultures from Barnard College and an MPH from Tulane University. Chelsea and her family love spending weekends exploring the Presidio, baking delicious treats, and hanging with friends from SJP!

Liz is a Bay Area native who has been working with children since 2017. She graduated in 2020 from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Previously, Liz worked for a Santa Clara private school and the Richmond District YMCA. 

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At SJP, Liz loves spending time with the kiddos having fun, playing, sharing creative expression, and learning from them. In her free time, Liz enjoys spending time outdoors, photography, baking, trying new foods, and attending music shows of all different genres. 

Nicole is a native San Franciscan who graduated from City College in 1996 with an AA in Child Development. Nicole began her teaching career at a Daly City preschool and worked her way up to Site Supervisor. She missed interacting with children and returned to the classroom at a co-op. In 2003, Nicole’s teaching journey led her to the Rabbit classroom at SJP. Nicole enjoys spending her free time reading and watching sports.

Christina ("Tina") is a proud Bay Area native who grew up in Richmond, California. She is currently working toward her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish. ¡Tina habla un poquito de español! Her experience spans a variety of educational settings throughout the Bay Area - from working as a behavioral technician to serving as a 3rd grade Resident Teacher in North Beach. Tina is a passionate educator who believes in the power of learning through song, play, and purposeful small group instruction.

Outside of the classroom, Tina enjoys playing volleyball, watching a good movie, and spending quality time with her family during game nights.

 An East Coast native and recent transplant, Lori received a BA in English Literature from Rosemont College. Shortly after her first child was born, she began teaching Pre-K reading at a neighborhood Montessori school. After five years and another child, Lori began teaching kindergarten and second grade at Kent Place School in Summit, NJ. During her fifteen years there, Lori continued her education at Bank Street College of Education.

Outside of the classroom, Lori enjoys spending time with her family, especially reading to her grandson. She is also an enthusiastic runner and cyclist, and when she is not putting in mileage, she can be found either walking her dog, in the kitchen baking or maintaining her garden.

Tessa grew up in Dana Point, California and moved to San Francisco in 2018 to attend SFSU. She graduated in 2022 from the Department of Child and Adolescent Development, where she received her BA in Child Development with a concentration in Early Childhood.

Tessa has had a passion for working with children for as long as she can remember, starting with teaching ballet, then nannying, and working in after school care during college. In her free time, Tessa enjoys spending time with friends, exploring the city, and trying new restaurants!

Diana was born in Bogota, Colombia and now lives in Alameda, California. She graduated from Uniminuto University with a bachelor’s degree in English Teaching in 2016 and has been working with children for over 9 years. She came to the US through a cultural exchange program in Washington, D.C as an au pair.

Diana loves to share her culture and Spanish language with little ones through music, games, and stories. Her favorite part about being an educator is being able to connect with children and their families. Her goal as a teacher is to instill confidence in every child and help them develop as independent learners.

Liberty was born and raised in the Philippines, where she received her BS in Social Work and worked as a social worker at an orphanage before coming to the US. 

She has been working in Early Childhood Education for over 20 years. She is passionate about working with young children in a play-based school setting; she believes children learn at their own pace and in their own time. She strives to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where children feel safe learning and having fun.

Liberty has 3 wonderful boys and she loves visiting her home country to stay connected with her family and explore all the beauty the Philippines has to offer.

Bonnie is a native San Franciscan and first started working at St. James Preschool in 1993. She has worked in the early childhood education field for over 25 years and holds an AA in Child Development from City College of San Francisco. She continued her studies in early child development at San Francisco State University.

Bonnie is married with one young son. On weekends, Bonnie and her son enjoy riding Muni all over the city, exploring new community parks, and visiting with family and friends.