Staff Bios
Administration
Dawn Inouye
Dawn Inouye is the Director of YBR. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Education and is passionate about early childhood education.
"Quality, caring childcare is the right of every child and family. We strive to nurture the whole child and be partners with today's working families. I am honored to be a part of the Yellow Brick Road community."
Infant / Young Toddler Teachers
Miss Julie
Miss Julie is one of our outstanding teachers in the Infant/ Young Toddler Program. She is creative and organized and also helps out in the office.
We are glad she is a part of our team.
Ms. Eva
Ms. Eva is one of our caring Infant/ Young Toddler Teachers. She enjoys playing and nurturing the little ones.
Ms. Maria
Ms. Maria is our wonderful cook and support teacher. She is completing her permit for early childhood education. She makes the most delicious food for our students.
"I believe that a child can learn while having fun. A teacher must be creative and constantly come up with new ides to make it fun for the child. Development is a lifelong process."
Ms. Shari
Ms. Shari is an amazing infant and toddler teacher. "I enjoy scrapbooking and spending quality time with my son. I believe that all children can develop to their fullest potential with the proper guidance and support. Also, when given the proper opportunities, children can develop their cognitive, social, fine and gross motor skills as well as language, all at their own pace".
Toddler
Ms. Melinda
Mrs. Melinda is our AM Toddler teacher. She is amazing and so warm with the children. She is passionate about music and loves to see little ones learn to communicate.
Ms. Nicole
Ms. Nicole teaches the Young Toddlers in the morning and the Infants in the afternoon. It is a joy to watch her as she is a big kid herself. Have you seen her ride the tricycles?
Preschool 1
Mrs. Diaz
Mrs. Diaz is our Preschool 1 teacher. We are so honored to have her in the classroom. She brings joy and life to everything she does. Did you know she speaks French and Spanish?
Preschool 2
Ms. Missy
Ms. Missy has been with The Yellow Brick Road for over 15 years! Many of her former students visit just to say 'hi'. She is a real treasure at our school.
Kindergarten
Ms. Sandy
Ms. Sandy is our experienced Kindergarten and Pre-K teacher. She loves to teach the students how to read and explore the world.