Teachers

Naomi Corson, Director

Naomi has been working in the Early Childhood field for the last twenty three years; as Child Care Counselor, School-Age Teacher, and as a Preschool Director/Teacher. She has a Bachelors of Science in Health & Human Services w/a concentration in Early Childhood Development as well as her Child Development Program Supervisor Permit from the CA Commission of Teaching Credentials. She loves the Bay Area for its diversity, active food scene and cultural events, and spend as much time as she can enjoying the outdoors with her dog.

Yolanda Robles, Teacher

Yolanda obtained her teaching credentials as an Elementary School Teacher and a Montessori Teacher in Guadalajara, Mexico, where she worked as an elementary school teacher for five years.  Upon immigrating to the U.S., she obtained an A.A. in Early Childhood education from San Leandro Montessori School and worked there for four years.  She also attended Chabot College for studies in Early Childhood Education. Yolanda brings 13 years’ experience as a kindergarten teacher from her previous position at Mountain Boulevard Preschool Learning Center, and has a total of 27 years of experience working with children.

Lilliam Gaitan, Teacher

Lilliam’s teaching philosophy is based on the foundation that children learn best through play.  All students can learn when they are accepted for who and where they are in their educational journey.  Lilly worked over 6 years at Daisy Child Development Center.  Lilly has been at Skyline since 2015 and loves art, dance, music, and dramatic play. She continues her education at Merritt College.

Monica Lopez, Teacher

 

Monica is experienced in working with infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children and began her career in education in 2006. She has completed 36 Early Childhood Education units at Contra Costa College and is continuing her education to complete her Bachelor’s degree. Monica is a native Spanish speaker and has a strong interest in yoga, she is a member of the Yoga Alliance.