We Play We Learn: Get to Know the Staff!

We Play We Learn hosts a knowledgeable and diligent staff. Get to know them in person, and learn a few bits about them below!

Leonor:

I was raised in HMB my whole life. I love being out in nature, especially going on hikes with my husband and our dog-I’m always chasing new views! When I’m not exploring the outdoors, I enjoy baking sweet treats at home. I’m so excited to be here and can’t wait for a fun year ahead.

Fun Facts:

1.I Love going on long Road trips with my husband and our dog named Rocket

2.I enjoy baking and learning new recipes

3.I got married at 19 to my wonderful husband named Eduardo

Jennifer:

I was born and raised in the Bay Area. I graduated from Skyline College with my A.S. Degree and certificate in Early Childhood Education in 2015. I have been teaching for 12 years now & every year has been awesome! I have 2 kids, my son is grown and in the Army and my daughter is 5.

Fun Facts

1.I am a big time 49ers fan!

2. The beach is my happy place

3.I am a grandma!

Melaniy:

I was born and raised in San Francisco. I received my Bachelor’s degree from UC Davis. I have been a preschool teacher for 10 years and have been teaching at We Play We Learn for 5 ½ years. I love working with children and watching them grow.

Fun Facts

1.I have a dog named Milo

2.I love music and enjoy going to concerts and festivals

3.I enjoy spending time with my nieces and nephew

Lisa:

I was born & raised in Mobile, AL and moved to San Francisco in 2014. I have a Bachelor’s in both Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education. I have worked at WPWL since 2014 and became Director in May 2019. I have loved every minute of being here and watching our preschool grow into what it is today.

Fun Facts:

1.I am married to a San Francisco Firefighter/ Paramedic named Gavin

2.I have an adorable English Bulldog named Lola

3.I have twins named Eric & Frankie

Leticia:

I was born in Daly City, CA but raised in Half Moon Bay, CA. My family has lived in Half Moon Bay for generations. My educational background is Early Childhood Education. This is actually my first year and I am so happy to be a part of such a wonderful school like We Play We Learn.

Fun Facts:

1. I have five siblings.

2. I have a completely crazy chocolate Lab named Rocket.

3. I love riding ATVs

4. I have traveled to Mexico, France, and Italy.

5. I have visited 28 of the states & hope to visit all 50 soon.

Rebecca:

This is my 9th year at We Play We Learn. I have my Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and certificate in Early Childhood Education. I love working with Preschoolers and watching them learn and grow!

Fun Facts:
1. I have a dog named Nala

2. I have two sons 

3. This year I'll be married 21 years

Jeovanka: 

I am the Lead Teacher in the Little Preschoolers class here at We Play We Learn. This will be my 7th year teaching here.

Fun Facts:

1. My name is pronounced Yo-vanka, it is Slavic

2. I have 5 sisters

3. I enjoy traveling