Our Staff
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Ms. Mickie - Director, Child Development Programs | |
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Meet Ms. Mickie, the Director of Child Development Programs at Temple City Unified School District! With a heart full of passion for working with children, she holds a B.S. in Child and Adolescent Development from CSU Fullerton and an M.A. in Education from Brandman University, where she focused on Administration and Leadership in Early Childhood Education. Her journey began with a meaningful volunteer experience at the Child Life Department at CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County), where she fell in love with helping kids thrive. After teaching preschool in sunny Orange County and serving as Assistant Director at a private preschool, she found her perfect fit at TCUSD. Now, she joyfully oversees our amazing preschool (TCELA), the tuition-based before and after school program (ELP), and the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP with RAS). In her free time, she enjoy watching the Dodgers, the Lakers, and the Chargers play. She also finds joy in snowboarding in the winter and spending time with loved ones. |
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Ms. Gyorcie - Site Supervisor | |
| Hello! My name is Gyorcie Castellanos and I am excited to be TCELA’s Site Supervisor. I have been with TCUSD for six years and have over ten years of experience working with preschool and elementary school students in various settings. I have an Associate of Arts in Teacher Education, am pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Studies, and I hold a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit. I believe play is the foundation for early learning and development and a child’s natural curiosity should be nurtured and encouraged. In my free time, I love to read, hike, and learn foreign languages. | ||
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Ms. Kara - Preschool Instructor | |
| Welcome to Temple City Early Learning Academy! My name is Kara Reyes and I will be your child’s Preschool Teacher for the school year. I have so many exciting things to share with your children during our time together. I graduated from Citrus College with my Associates of Science in Early Childhood Education and am now pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Child Development at Cal State Los Angeles. I love learning and I believe education is a life-long process. I can’t wait to share my love for education with my students. I can’t wait to meet everyone! | ||
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Ms. Ellie - ECSE Teacher | |
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Hi! My name is Ms. Ellie and I’m the Early Education Special Education Teacher at TCELA! I received my teaching credential from CSULA and I am currently working on my Masters in Early Childhood Special Education and will be done by Spring 2023! I have over 7 years of experience in the classroom and as an ABA Therapist. I love what I do and believe that early education lays the foundation for all students to succeed and conquer! In my free time I like to shop, travel, and spend time with my family! |
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Ms. Erica - ECSE Teacher | |
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Hi! My name is Ms. Erica, and I am the new special education teacher at TCELA. I've worked and volunteered in special education for 5 years. I received my A.S. in Early childhood education at Fullerton College. I earned my B.S. in Child Development, ECSE credential, and am currently completing my Master's in Special Education at Cal State Fullerton. I love learning, and supporting children’s love of learning by fostering their interests and incorporating play. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies, crocheting, and hiking. |
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| Ms. Marlene- ECSE Teacher | ||
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