Jenny began teaching in 1998. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development, a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a Site Supervisor Permit. Jenny has been part of the Trinity community since 2007 when her children began attending and in 2014, joined the Trinity staff as a teacher in the MWF Threes class. Jenny is passionate about play based education and believes firmly in developmental preschool. She enjoys working together with parents to create a meaningful early education experience for children.

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning.” – Fred Rogers
“Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein

Sue returned to the Trinity community in 2010 as Program Manager. All three of Sue’s children are Trinity alums and she is excited to be here once again, supporting staff and parents alike. Responsible for managing school administrative and operational activities, Sue helps parents while assisting the Director, teachers and staff. Sue holds a degree in Business Administration (Marketing & Finance) and previously held the position of Director of Sales for Franklin Templeton Investments.

Megan began her teaching career in 2007 where she taught Kindergarten for five years in San Jose before having children of her own. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Santa Clara University and her multiple subject teaching credential from Sacramento State. Megan discovered Trinity when her oldest daughter was turning three and fell in love with everything about Trinity. After several years as a co-oping parent with her eldest two daughters, Megan joined the Trinity staff when her youngest was old enough to be in the Twos class. At Trinity, she has worked as a co-op aide and aide in the threes and Pre-K classes and is now loving being back in the teacher role. Megan wholeheartedly believes that Trinity’s play-based approach builds a well-rounded foundation for a child’s future success in elementary school and beyond. What a gift it is to send your child to Trinity!

Kathleen has been a member of the Trinity family since 2001, when she taught the Twos class. After that, she became a co-oping parent while each of her three children attended Trinity. In 2007, she joined the PM Pre-K class as the Teachers’ Aide and in fall 2014 stepped in to the role of Teacher. She holds a BA in Early Childhood Education and taught preschool in Woodside before having children. “I have always loved Trinity’s philosophy and feel like Trinity has become my second family.”

Mia has been part of the Trinity community since 2015, when her oldest child joined the Twos class. All three of her children attended Trinity and she fell in love with the philosophy and community. Mia has a BA in Diversified Liberal Arts and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. She taught elementary school for 11 years before joining the Trinity staff 3 years ago.

Jean has worked at Trinity since 1985 and is proud to point out that the beneficial foundations of the “Trinity Philosophy” in place nearly sixty years ago, are still recognized today by leading educators. She received a B.A. in Biology from Hartwick College and has a N-12th grade credential. Jean is a firm advocate of Trinity’s belief that a child’s social and emotional development is essential for academic success in kindergarten and likes to remind families that “education is not a race.”

Danika joined Trinity in 2010. After participating as a co-oping parent for over ten years, Danika found herself “truly at home in the classroom with preschoolers”. She has an BA in Child and Adolescent development with a concentration in Early Childhood and holds a California state Site Supervisor permit. Danika has three children and is active in San Carlos volunteer organizations.

A Trinity alum, Cassie joined Trinity in 2014 and has worked as a Teacher’s Aide and Gross Motor Coordinator prior to her current position teaching the MWF Pre-K class. Cassie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development from Sonoma State University. “Play-based learning has always been a passion of mine and I seek to make learning fun for young children.”

Alicia began her journey at Trinity in 2016. When her first child was in the Twos class, she fell in love with the core values of the school. One of the teachers noticed Alicia’s love for children and said that she should go back to school and teach preschool one day! A few years later, Alicia obtained her Early Childhood Education degree and shifted from her work as a trained chef to her passion in working with children. “I absolutely love and appreciate the care and integrity of the teaching staff at Trinity, I am honored to be part of an incredible team of educators and friends.”