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."

Ryan

Sara
TEACHER
TEACHER
Sara graduated from Cal State University, Chico in 2020 with a degree in Psychology and emphasis on family relations. She has over 6 years of experience working with children in various settings such as youth homeless and runaway centers, behavioral health programs and in K-12 classrooms. She is passionate about providing a safe space where children can be silly and learn about who they are.
Fun Fact:
Fun Fact:
"I am in an adult kickball league."

AIyana

TEACHER
I have always liked helping people and am passionate about helping children navigate life.
Fun Fact:
I have performed in Carnegie Hall in New York.

yami

TEACHER
I love working with children because I get to be creative and help them reach their potential and express themselves through art.
Fun Fact:
I studied graphic design.

Chris

TEACHER
Over the past 10 years I have directed summer camps for the Boy Scouts of America and theater camps for the YMCA. I believe you can make the biggest difference in early education.
Fun Fact:
I was in a Doritos Superbowl commercial.

CAmeron

TEACHER
Fun Fact:

Ruby

SEASONAL AIDE
I am a former Happy Valley student and recent graduate from Acalanes High School. I am passionate about creating an inclusive and accepting learning environment for students to be themselves. 
Fun Fact:
I have an English bulldog named Gus!
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