After many years in the business world, I transitioned my career to Early Childhood Education! I went back to school 9 years ago to get all the classes, units and designations I needed  for the Early Childhood Education world; I started from Teacher Assistant and worked my way to Director to learn as much as I could.

Hello! My name is Lisa Smith. I have worked with children on and off for 25 years! I have been a nanny, a preschool teacher, and raised my own children now ages 21 and 18. I love working with children! They are so innocent, loving and most of all, fun! In my free time, I love hiking, reading, crafting, and hanging out with my kids and pets. I look forward to getting to know you and your children!

Hello, my name is Ivette. I am excited to be a part of the Highlands Recreation District family! I am from Southern California, but enjoying San Mateo County as my new home. I feel fortunate to be working with the Highlands Recreation District because it has such a welcoming atmosphere, a strong team and a strong commitment to their students. I am attentive, involved and witty! I enjoy music…

Hello, my name is SuFen Wu and have been working with kids for more than six years in the early children education field. I have graduated from CCSF with an AA degree in early child development major. I enjoy working with kids because their smiles always make my day brighter.  

Hello, I am Stacy. I grew up in San Mateo and began working in the early childhood world as a babysitter in my neighborhood. When I was 18 I started as a teachers' assistant and have been teaching for the past 22 years. It is very rewarding to help teach the young children, but I learn from them as well! Every day is a different day with the kids; I am so happy to be part of the Highlands’ EEC and…

Hello! My name is Debbie Labucay. I am thrilled to join the teaching team here at Highlands Early Education Center. I received my Bachelor's Degree in ECE from National University. I have been working with with young children since 1998.  This year will be my eighth year working with preschool. 

Hello, My name is Sally. I have finished my 12 unit class in the Child Development and I have enough skill and knowledge to work in the child development field because I have the good educational background in the school and also good experience with kids at work and home.

My name is Nancy Chavez, I grew up in a little town in Mexico. I went to Foothill college to get my early education credits. I've worked in this field since 2012 and have been with Highlands since 2021. My favorite thing about working with children is to see their smile every morning.

Hi, my name is Zucelly, but I also go by Zucy. I have worked as a nanny for 4+ years and have also experienced being a teacher at a family child care home for over a year. I have previously taken ECE college courses and plan to continue taking courses in the near future in order to gain as much knowledge as possible about children’s development to be able to offer them my best support. 

My name is Melanie Beltran, I am from El Salvador but I currently live in Hayward.