San Mateo Preschool

Ms Ria

School Director

BA in Child Development

Hello! My name is Ria Aguinaldo. I come to Kids Konnect with five years of experience in the early childhood education field. I have worked in preschool settings alongside both typically developing students and students with disabilities. I am an advocate for inclusive learning and am always looking for ways to create a diverse, equitable and nurturing learning environment for children and their families to thrive.  

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my son. We love finding new places to eat and going on spontaneous adventures around the bay!

Ms Courtney

Lead Preschool Teacher 

Hi Everyone! My name is Courtney and I have been working with children ages 0 -10 for about 10 years. I have had a passion for teaching and children since I was very young. I began my own babysitting and tutoring business when I was 15 years old. My passion for children and goal of teaching led me to obtain my Associates degree in Education in 2021 and I began my preschool teaching career right after. The things I love most about being a teacher is watching the children gain confidence in themselves, the excitement they get as they complete challenging tasks & all the smiles and laughs. I can’t wait to meet you all and make memorable experiences with all of the children, I am excited to join the Kids Konnect team!

Ms Leigh

Preschool Teacher

BA in Child Development (in progress)

Hello! My name is Leigh, I will be the Teacher's Assistant here at Kids Konnect.  I am so excited to be able to work with such a welcoming team. I love to be able to help others when they are in need.

In my free time, I like to design my own tumblers, discover new art mediums and cook with my husband. I am very excited meet you!

Ms Nancy

Infant Teacher

AA in Early Childhood Education

My name is Nancy. I have many years of childcare experience. I have always enjoyed working with very young children and I find their enthusiasm to be contagious and always changing. Each day I create an environment for learning and discovery. I believe that music can cultivate temperament, dancing is stimulation for the whole body and games are the starting point of interpersonal relationships.

Ms Krystina

Preschool Teacher

Hello I am Krystina. I used to work at different centers amongst infants to children of five years old before working for Kids Konnect. These centers included Bright Horizons, Urban Sprouts, Crystal Springs Ece Center, and Southgate Preschool. I’ve had experience with Waldorf education as well as with play-based curriculum planning.

Interning at 826 Valencia Writing Center, I fell in love with teaching reading and writing to school-age children and went back to study Early Childhood to begin at the root of my passion for education. I obtain a Bachelors of Arts in Communications Studies, and in my free time, you can find me hiking, walking, or dancing Zumba. I also enjoy dinners with family and friends!

Ms Jackie

Infant Teacher

AA in Early Childhood Education

Hi! I'm Jackie, I grew up in a big family of eight and I'm a lucky Auntie of 10! I have been around children all my life and always loved teaching. I had wonderful teachers growing up who had a huge positive impact on my childhood and I knew as young girl that I wanted to be just like them. I truly believe that providing a nurturing environment for children helps them feel secure and ready to play and explore. I am grateful and excited to be a part of the Kids Konnect team! In my free time I enjoy going hiking or walking on the beach with my husband and Black Lab Osito which means teddy bear in Spanish!

Ms Angela

Infant Teacher

BA in Child Development

My name is Angela Yang. I was born and raised in Burma. I came to the United States with my family when I was 15-years old. I graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development. I have over five years of experience working with young children and providing them with utmost care. I love learning about each individual child and interacting with them everyday. I am passionate about nurturing young children so that they develop at their own pace in a loving and caring environment. 

In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and cooking together. I also love watching movie from different countries and listening to music. 

Ms Katherine

Infant Teacher

I was born and raised in the East Bay. I got my B.S. in Conservation and Resource Studies with a concentration in Environmental Education. After finishing undergrad, I went back to community college and finished over 18 units in early childhood education to pursue a career in teaching!

Before joining KKP I was an assistant teacher at an in-home daycare where I helped the head teacher plan curriculum, create meal plans, cook, clean, plan/lead circle time, plan/lead activities, and much more! In my free time, I like to hang out with friends and family in the East Bay and South Bay. I also enjoy hanging out with my Shiba Inu named Kuna!

Ms Geniya

Infant Teacher

Hi! My name is Geniya and I’ve been in the child care field since 2020! I love kids konnect because it is a warm, welcoming environment for parents, teachers and children alike. I love how we all learn from each other and grow together.

Ms Olivia

Infant Teacher

Hi, my name is Olivia Liev and I’m so excited to be joining Kids Konnect! I’ve been working in early childhood for the past five years and can’t wait to continue forming relationships with the families and children I work with. I enjoy spending time in nature and always look forward to trying new things! Feel free to ask me any questions and I can’t wait to meet everyone!