Anne

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Anne has been in the field of education and child development for over 30 years. Her MA is in Human Development. She is passionate about protecting children's opportunities to experience their childhood through developmentally-appropriate play.

Fun Fact:
​I learned how to drive a race car at Sears Point.

Monica

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Monica's degrees are in Human Development. Her BA had a focus on the childhood years, and her MA had a focus on leadership in education and human services. She is passionate about helping children build their sense of agency and engagement as members of their communities.

Fun Fact:
​My dogs are therapy dogs that visit places like shelters, assisted living, and libraries.

TANYA

Michelle

MASTER TEACHER

MASTER TEACHER

Tanya is passionate about helping children develop connections with nature and learn what it means to be "eco-conscious." She has a background in social & behavioral science and education. Tanya has been with Husky House since 2017.

Michelle has worked with children over 20 years creating a kindergarten and school-age program. She wants to help children learn to respect and spread kindness to all people.

Fun Fact:
​I was in the California Conservation Corps.

Fun Fact:
When I was a kid I wanted to be a teacher. I used to play teacher with my stuffed animals.

JORDAN

Darcy

LEAD TEACHER

TEACHER

Jordan is passionate about teaching mindfulness and compassion to young children.

Darcy is passionate about what it means to be a loving, caring, productive and empathetic member of the world. He has over 17 years of experience working in education and is continuing his education, focusing on early childhood education.

Fun Fact:
As a child, I wanted to be a fashion designer.

Fun Fact:
I was an amateur BMX rider until 14 years old.

Danny

AIDE

Danny is a model of treating everyone with respect and kindness. He is passionate about learning as we go, together as one. He believes that learning just as much from the children as they do from us builds a solid foundation on which we can stand and work through life's dealings.

Fun Fact:
I collect vinyl records.

taylor

AIDE

Taylor is passionate about helping children become their best selves and gain confidence at a young age. Her patience, empathy, and insight as a parent in the program give her the ability to relate to and build trust with the children.

Fun Fact:
I want to own a food truck.

Sophie

TEACHER

Sophie has worked with children for over 11 years and has experience with the special needs community. She graduated from UC Davis with a Sociology degree. She is passionate about providing a variety of activities and experience to help children explore and develop their creativity.

Fun Fact:
I have a husky dog.

Emily

TEACHER

Emily has been working at Husky as far back as 2015, taking time off to graduate with honors from UC Davis. An avid crafter, Emily loves introducing children to some of her favorite hobbies (including sewing, sculpting, and embroidery)  and attempting to stump children with riddles and trivia that exercise their brains.

Fun Fact:
When I was 8, I read Little Women in a week.

AIyana

TEACHER

Aiyana has always liked helping people and is passionate about helping children navigate life.

Fun Fact:
I have performed in Carnegie Hall in New York.

Yanet

AIDE

Fun Fact:

Vanessa

AIDE

I love being imaginative with children, doing new crafts and games. I want to help children build connections with each other and create fun memories together. 

Fun Fact:
I love to paint in my spare time.

JOhanna

AIDE

Working with children has always been in Johanna's heart. She loves learning with and from them.

Fun Fact:
I am also a nail tech which I used to pretend to be as a child.

Nicole

RUBY

TEACHER

Nicole is passionate about helping the next generation grow and inspiring them to be kinder to the world and each other.

SEASONAL TEACHER

Ruby is a former Happy Valley student and  graduate from Acalanes High School. She cares about creating an inclusive and accepting learning environment for students to be themselves. 

Fun Fact:
 I have a chocolate-covered strawberry business on the side!

Fun Fact:
I have an English bulldog named Gus!

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