Our staff
Jasmyn
Hello! My name is Jasmyn, and I am the Preschool Director and Head Teacher at Little Butterflies.
I was born and raised in Berkeley, California, and later moved to Oakland, where I began my teaching career at Mills College Children's School. I hold an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, along with Early Childhood Director Credentials, and have over eight years of experience as a preschool teacher.
As an educator, I am passionate about supporting the growth and development of young children. I believe that it is foundational to provide a nurturing, fun, and engaging environment that gives children the confidence to explore, learn, and thrive. I strive to build meaningful relationships with children and their families to support each child's unique journey.
When I'm not in the classroom, I enjoy painting, spending time with my family, sipping iced coffee, and bike rides around the city! I look forward to creating a warm, welcoming, and joyful learning environment for every child and family.
Sadiya
Hello families! I am Sadiya, a licensed Occupational Therapist with more than 18 years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities. My first job out of school was working with children with special needs in a classroom. Since then, I have worked extensively in-home, in classrooms and at clinics with children and have had a lot of fun doing it! At Little Butterflies, I will bring my experience to further enrich our preschool program to facilitate multi-sensory learning, making it fun, purposeful and a holistic learning experience for children.
Kaitlin
Kaitlin is our assistant teacher. She is happiest when she is outdoors, going on hikes, camping, and chasing sunsets. She enjoys reading and being at the beach. Kaitlin loves having the opportunity to work with kids every day and teaching them. She thinks kids are so fun to be with and finds it fulfilling watching them learn and grow. She is going to school with a vision on becoming an elementary school teacher.