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Meet our Team

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the brella team

Say hello to your village

Our team is magical. They’re experienced, loving, and creative educators. From giving extra hugs to teaching a child how to write, our teachers give their all every day and always go the extra mile for our children and their families. Our entire team is here to support your family through all the ups and downs of family life.

 
 

Meet our Director

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Kenner Rakoz

Kenner has spent a lifetime in early education as a teacher, coach, consultant, curriculum coordinator, founder, and Director. His experience working with children has fostered a unique perspective on early education that focuses on encouraging children to explore the world around them in order to build independence and curiosity.

 

Meet our Parent Education Director

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Elyse Bennett

Elyse, CLE, MSW received her Masters in Social Work at USC with an emphasis in Children and Families and her Lactation Educator Certification from UCLA. Elyse has been working with parents and children since 2000. Her experience as a mother of 2 children has led her to supporting other mothers.

Meet our General Manager

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Tiffany Too

Tiffany brings years of marketing and community building to Brella. As a local parent, she is deeply connected to the needs of our families and is responsible for building a positive and supportive family experience at Brella. Tiffany oversees local partnership opportunities and collaborations.

Infant

The Peach Class

 
 
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Leeana

Education is not one track, it’s diverse, exploratory, exciting and so am I. Teaching is a field that has allowed me to merge my experiences traveling the world, with my love for crocheting, music and art to teach, inspire and encourage.

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Luis

I love working with infants because every day is an adventure and it requires being fully present in each moment.

 
 
 
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Bailey

I love working with infants because you become a part of their learning process. It’s amazing to see each child reach their milestones and blossom into their next stage of life.

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Rachel

Babysitting since 14 showed me what I wanted to do for the rest of my life: anything involving children. Watching a child’s eyes light up when they discover something new, or seeing them realize what they are capable of, is the most rewarding experience.

 
 
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Toddler

The Coral Class

 
 
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Cecilia

I love observing young children’s development and supporting their exploration of the world around them. They learn so much from interacting with one another and bring such creativity and joy.

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Erica

I love working with toddlers here at Brella because I have the opportunity to make a positive difference in children’s lives, which is priceless and so rewarding!


 
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Ashley

My favorite thing about working with preschoolers is their overall wonder and zest for life. It reminds me to stay curious and appreciative of the magic of the world around me. 

 
 
 
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Preschool

The Green + Lilac Classes

 
 
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Melissa

I love knowing that as an educator I'm able to teach a child a concept that they will carry with them and use for the rest of their lives.

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Millie

I have been working with kids since I was a teen teaching swim lessons and have loved it ever since. Watching them grow and seeing the moments they achieve something they have been working towards is the best joy you could ask for!

 
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Lisa

As a mom I know it takes a village to raise children. I am excited to work with and support parents anyway I can to help their children be the best that they can be. Each child is unique, and it is a joy to watch them grow, play, create, learn and build relationships.

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Kelleigh

I love teaching preschool because it is the vital stage in life when children are forming their own personalities and molding who they want to become.

 
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Awhuele

Teaching has been so rewarding because I get to watch, learn and grow with the preschoolers everyday. What I enjoy most is observing the children explore the environment around them and watching each child challenge themselves at their own pace.

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Tiffany

I love being able to guide children as they foster their sense of agency through various activities that promote prosocial experiences, critical thinking skills, reflective practices, and their freedom of exploration.

 
 
 
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Transitional Kindergarten

The Yellow Class

 
 
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Lisa

The joy in a child’s face when they make real life connections to our curriculum is one of the best feelings in the world. As a teacher, you live for moments like these and having the ability to share them with their families is a wonderful thing.

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Minerva

I love being an educator because it gives me an opportunity to see the world through my students’ eyes, which is always exciting and fun. I believe that teaching is a constant learning process and I aim to be a good example, a support and a facilitator for children and families.

 
 
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Support

Front Desk & Specialists

 
 
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Armando

I'm a proud uncle of six amazing nieces and nephews! I always enjoyed bringing creative and positive energy to each learning experience, and it's what I love most about being at Brella.

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Eva

I’ve been in the child care field for over 20 years. The love of working with children comes from knowing every day will be different and adventurous. I admire children's honesty, endless energy, creativity, and resilience.

 
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Pablo

I love teaching STEAM concepts to children of all ages. From introducing the life sciences to robotics, I love watching how children bring their own perspectives and experiences to the scientific world.

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Molly

I’m a musician, singer, songwriter, and teacher. I bring passion, creativity, and enthusiasm to my music classes at Brella. You can sing along to my music with your children at home

 
 
 
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Want to make a difference? 

Join Us

Brella provides a supportive and exciting early education career. We offer competitive pay, benefits, a beautiful and engaging work environment, a strong, fun community and most importantly the opportunity for professional and personal growth. As we grow, so will you. Whether that's inside or outside of the classroom, our non-traditional model works best for those that embrace change and want to learn. Visit our career Page to learn more about opportunities at Brella.