Our School
Principal: Mrs. Ade Hernandez
My name is Ade Hernandez, I have a Bachelor Degree of Arts in Human Development and a Master Degree in Leadership in Education and Human Services College Teaching/Teaching Adults from Pacific Oaks College. It is a privilege and an honor to be Part of the Toluca Lake Early Education Center team. This year marks my fifteenth year as a Principal working with Los Angeles Unified School District, Early Childhood Education Division.
In my 33 years of experience in the field of Child Development. I have worked in a variety of positions such as a Teacher, Child Development Supervisor, Program Director and College Professor. For the eighteen years in my career, I served at Head Start Programs and State Programs in a Non-Profit Organizations leading a variety of positions. Currently I am teaching Child Development and Administration classes at Los Angeles Mission College in Sylmar.
I believe every student has something to contribute to our world and we as educators have the power to tap into their potential.
My goal is to jump in, continue to learn about the community, and work tirelessly to lead our school in a positive direction.
Teacher: Ms. Mircea Lemus
Hello, my name is Mircea Lemus. I have been working at Toluca Lake Early Education Center for 4 years and have been with Los Angeles Unified District Early Childhood Education for 14 years. I started my journey as an Early Educator first as a substitute ECE Aide and advanced through the ranks to become an Early Education Teacher and served as the Head Teacher at Toluca Lake EEC. I am continuing my education to further improve my teaching practices in hopes of one day being an ECE Principal.
I truly believe that the success of one’s life begins at the preschool level and I have dedicated my life to seeing that come to fruition with the children and families that I serve. Watching children develop socially, emotionally and intellectually on a daily basis is the most rewarding part of my career.
When I’m not teaching, I enjoy hiking, traveling, exploring wildlife, golf and scuba diving.
Teacher: Ms. Nina Jones
Hi, my name is Ms. Jones. I've been a teacher at Toluca Lake EEC for over nine years now and I have been working for LAUSD for over 25 years. I started out as a teacher assistant for two years then went on to be a teacher. I worked in the following positions in LAUSD early education over the course of my career: a infant teacher, preschool teacher, school-age teacher, lead teacher, LAUP teacher and also in an administration position for one month until our school found a new principal at Joan Elam EEC.
So, as you see, I have a great love and passion for working with young children. I believe we are the foundation to promote early learning and success for young children to succeed in their educational growth and journey.
Teacher: Mrs. Ulle Cohen
My name is Ulle Cohen. I have been working in the early education field for more than 20 years. While here, at Toluca Lake EEC, for the last 2 years. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development and a Master of Arts in Education and Educational Psychology.
I enjoy reading books, traveling, going to the movies and shows. I love working with children and seeing how they learn and grow through play.
Teacher: Mrs. Linda Kalili
This individual is a Persian Jewish female who migrated from Iran to USA thirty years ago and has been working with young children for the last 22 years. I love working with children so I continued this path as my career.
I achieved my BA degree in The Science of Human Services in fall 2008. I had a pleasure to offer my service to a Persian Jewish community school in need of a bilingual teacher for 10 years in which I helped a lot of young children and their families to cope with the challenges in a new country.
Furthermore, I am so honored and proud to be a part of LAUSD staff for the last 12 years and offering my service and help to the young children and their families now.
Interested in becoming a part of Early Education?
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