Our Educators

The people your child will love

A small, experienced team that believes children don’t just learn here. They flourish, emotionally, socially, and creatively.

Founder & Director

Valentina Gloginic

The heart of the school, with over a decade of dedication to our community. Valentina holds a Bachelor’s Degree and an On-Site Supervisor / Master Teacher certificate from California Teacher Credentialing, and is also a music, dance, and yoga teacher for young children. Her passion is positive discipline that helps children build genuine emotional intelligence, and she keeps sharpening her craft with cutting-edge child-development courses. She is also the author of The Real-Life Parenting Guide .

Part-time Teacher

Andrea

Andrea holds a degree in Child Clinical Psychology from Cornell University and has supported children and families through programs including Venice Arts, Dream Street Camp, and No Limits. She also writes for preschool television and picture books. A Palms/Culver City native, she is glad to serve local families as a part-time teacher at Valentina’s Preschool.

Teacher

Ashley A.

Holds an Associate Teacher certificate and permit from California Teacher Credentialing. Ashley is deeply passionate about young children and brings creativity and a unique spark to an engaging learning environment.

Teacher’s Assistant

Milagros B. (“Mila”)

A dedicated part of our family for nearly a decade. With a background as a social worker in Peru and 15+ years assisting in Los Angeles classrooms, Mila is the backbone of our daily routines, and our students’ well-being.

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