We have a staff of 22 qualified full time classroom teachers. They represent 7 different countries from around the globe. ECLC teachers are caring, nurturing individuals who are dedicated to the Early Years child. ECLC actively supports and promotes professional development and is currently assisting several staff members in their efforts to attain higher degrees.

ECLC also has a dedicated team of 18 support staff who support the teachers, the children and administration in all areas of pastoral care and services provided by the school.

Most teaching staff are First Aid trained by the American Red Cross.

Andy Whitney - Head of School

Ed.M - Harvard University
B.S., Child Development - University of Maine
34 years experience in education


Younhee Chung (Admin)- Deputy Head of School, Toddler, Einstein

M. Ed.,  Xavier University (USA)
B.S.,  Ewha Women's University
A.D., Early Childhood Education - Hanyang Women's University
American Montessori Early Childhood Certificate
Korean Kindergarten Teacher Certificate
Korean Childcare Teacher Certificate
17 years experience in education


Esther Jang - Administrative Assistant and Admissions Officer

B.A. Linguistics - Simon Fraser University (Canada)
TESOL/TESL Teacher Training Certificate Program - Oxford Seminars
5 years experience in executive administration


Kay Ko- Receptionist

Business Diploma- SCEI Australia
TESOL certificate- Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
8 years experience in education  


Sylvia Klinkhammer - Toddler, Einstein

NAMC (North America Montessori Center)
12 years experience in education


Seung-won Lee - Toddler, Edison

M.Ed., Early Childhood Education - University of Missouri
B.A., Early Childhood Education - Ewha Woman’s University
B.A., Secondary English Education - Ewha Woman’s University
Montessori certification - American Montessori Society Early Childhood
4 years experience in education


Arianna Carlson - Toddler, Edison

M.A., Child Life and Family Centered Care - Wheelock College
B.A.,  Early Childhood Education - Northeastern University
B.A.,  Psychology - Northeastern University
Early Childhood Education Certification
7 years experience in education


Jenny Lee - Preschool , Eric Carle

M.A., Elementary Education - University of Missouri B.A., English Literature - Korean Open National University A.A., Early Childhood Education - Northwest Baptist College Montessori certification - American Montessori Society Early Childhood
6 years experience in education


Terri Davis - Preschool, Eric Carle

B. A., Childhood Education - Auburn University Professional Educator's Certificate - Early Education
4 years experience in education


Casey Lavender - Preschool, Dr. Seuss

B.A., Literature (concentration in education) - Florida State University. TESOL Advanced and TESOL for Children certifications - American TESOL institute
7 years experience in education


Hae Joo Shon - Preschool, Dr. Seuss

B.S., Childhood Education - New York University
B.S., Special Education - New York University
1 year experience in education


Mrinal Lakhiani - Preschool, Leo Lionni

M.S., Clinical Psychology - Bombay University
B.A. - Mithibai College
Montessori Degree - Montessori Centre International - UK
Montessori Diploma - North American Montessori Teaching
22 years experience in education


Namhee Kim - Preschool, Leo Lionni

M.Ed. Education – Xavier University (U.S.)
B.S. – Dankook University
B.Ed - Korea Open University
Montessori Degree – American Montessori Society
TESOL  Diploma – Sookmyung University
16 years experience in education


Lucia Kim - K1, Van Gogh

M.B.A. Graduate School of International Studies - Yonsei University
B.A., Sociology - University of California - Riverside
Early Years Montessori Certification - North America Montessori Center
Early Years Certification from University of California - Riverside
12 years of experience in education


Esther Byun - K1, Van Gogh

M.A., Early Childhood Ed and Special Ed - New York University
B.A., Communication - Rutgers College
Certification-State of New York (Dual- Early Childhood Ed and Special Ed)
8 years experience in education


Vosa Cavu-Litman - K1, Picasso

M.A., Early Childhood Education - Loyola Marymount University
B.A. Behavioral Science - San Jose State University
B.A., Sociology - San José State University
Site Supervisor Permit-California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
4 years experience in education


Mansel Beaumont - K1, Picasso

B.Ed., Elementary Education - University of Alberta (Canada) B.A., Physical Education - University of Alberta
8 years experience in education



Concha Hernandez - K2, DaVinci

M.A., Education - University of California, Davis B.A., Communications and Chicano Studies - University of California, Davis
6 years experience in education


Julie Cha - K2, DaVinci

M.A., Literacy Specialist - Teachers College, Columbia University
B.S., Childhood Education - New York University
B.S., Special Education - New York University
1 year experience in education


Nikki Nel - K2, Galileo

B.Ed. University of Ottawa
B.A., Psychology Carleton University
Early Childhood Education Diploma Loyalist College
16 years experience in education


Hye Young Rhee - K2, Galileo

M.A., Education - Yonsei University
B.A., Communication - Yonsei University
Montessori certification - San Francisco
8 years experience in education


Christina Kim - Music

A.A. English Literature - Jang-An College
Certificate of Music Education 
9 years experience in education


David Theophilus - Physical Education & English as an Additional Language (EAL)

B.A. Sports Management - Buckingham Chilterns University collage (UK)
2 years experience in education


Mandy Jenkins - Library

B.A., Elementary Education - Berea College
M.Ed., Reading Specialist - Eastern Kentucky University
9 years experience in education

 
 
       
                 
             
                 
         

 

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