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 recently graduated from the Rabbit class. 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 a Master of Public Health from Tulane University. Chelsea and her family love spending weekends exploring the Presidio, baking delicious treats, and hanging with friends from SJP!

May re-joins our team, after having been at SJP from 2013-2017, during which time she was a teacher in each classroom. 

She has a Master of Early Childhood Education from SF State University and has been working in the field as a teacher (mainly Pre-K), education coordinator, and curriculum developer for the past 20 years at schools such as Genentech's Bright Horizons and the Google Children's Center.

Prior to working in ECE she earned a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley and worked in biotech, which explains her love of doing science experiments with children. She loves sparking children's curiosity, imagination, and creativity, making sure those first experiences at learning are fun and positive for them.

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.

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.

Paloma joins us as our newest preschool teacher for 2026, bringing six years of dedicated experience working with children. 

Paloma spent two years studying Early Childhood Education before completing a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. Her background includes over two years as a preschool teacher and four years supporting children with developmental disabilities. Paloma believes deeply in creating a nurturing, safe, and creative environment where every child can thrive, and where their individuality and uniqueness is always encouraged.

Outside of the classroom, she loves spending time with her dog, her family, and trying to catch a perfect sunset evening near the water.