Contact Information
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Maestra Julieta - Enrollment Director
julieta@pasitosschool.com Maestra Lorena - Programs Director lorena@pasitosschool.com Maestra Sonia - Director, Central soniag@pasitosschool.com |
Two Locations in the South Bay
Pasitos West801 Hibiscus Lane, Room A
San Jose, CA 95117 (Shared parking lot with middle school) (408) 244-3551 License #434408873 |
Pasitos Central102 Sonora Ave
San Jose, CA 95110 (Enter driveway on Keoncrest Ave.) (408) 392-0000 License #434411587/8 |
About the teachers
Maestra Julieta- Enrollment Director
Julieta is a native Argentinean with a passion for "dulce de leche" (an Argentinean version of caramel but a lot better, according to her). She came to the Bay Area in 2005 to pursue her M.A. in Communications at San Jose State University. Since then, she has been working and volunteering in non-profits and corporations where her main role was to serve the Spanish speaking community. She strongly believes in bilingualism and speaks only Spanish to her daughters. She enjoyes traveling, dancing and trying new ethnic restaurants.
Julieta is a native Argentinean with a passion for "dulce de leche" (an Argentinean version of caramel but a lot better, according to her). She came to the Bay Area in 2005 to pursue her M.A. in Communications at San Jose State University. Since then, she has been working and volunteering in non-profits and corporations where her main role was to serve the Spanish speaking community. She strongly believes in bilingualism and speaks only Spanish to her daughters. She enjoyes traveling, dancing and trying new ethnic restaurants.
Maestra Lorena- Programs Director
Lorena comes to us with experience in education and business, and is excited to continue her preschool teaching career with us. Graduating cum laude with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami, she studied International Finance and Marketing. She also studied at the Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, MX for a semester. Lorena served as the Academics Manager for an educational center for two years in Cupertino, CA. After completing her coursework in Child Development from Foothill College, she currently possess her Site Supervisor Child Development Permit. Having worked at an English only preschool where Spanish is taught as a separate subject, she joins us knowing that immersion programs are what works best for children to learn and succeed in a second language. Her twin boys join us at Pasitos West. When not working with Pasitos, she can be found playing with her boys or escaping to the movies, and spending time with her husband.
Lorena comes to us with experience in education and business, and is excited to continue her preschool teaching career with us. Graduating cum laude with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami, she studied International Finance and Marketing. She also studied at the Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, MX for a semester. Lorena served as the Academics Manager for an educational center for two years in Cupertino, CA. After completing her coursework in Child Development from Foothill College, she currently possess her Site Supervisor Child Development Permit. Having worked at an English only preschool where Spanish is taught as a separate subject, she joins us knowing that immersion programs are what works best for children to learn and succeed in a second language. Her twin boys join us at Pasitos West. When not working with Pasitos, she can be found playing with her boys or escaping to the movies, and spending time with her husband.
Maestra Sonia- Director, Pasitos Central
Maestra Sonia joins us with a strong passion for making a difference in children’s lives. She has 10 years of experience in working with children ranging 0-12 years old. She has worked at after school programs, 4C Council Early Head Start Programs, and several preschools. Having graduated from San Jose State University with a BA in Child and Adolescent Development, she comes to us after starting, leading, and teaching in a preschool in East San Jose. Spanish was her first language and she currently only speaks Spanish to her daughter. She enjoys comedy shows, movies, and spending time at the park with her family.
Maestra Sonia joins us with a strong passion for making a difference in children’s lives. She has 10 years of experience in working with children ranging 0-12 years old. She has worked at after school programs, 4C Council Early Head Start Programs, and several preschools. Having graduated from San Jose State University with a BA in Child and Adolescent Development, she comes to us after starting, leading, and teaching in a preschool in East San Jose. Spanish was her first language and she currently only speaks Spanish to her daughter. She enjoys comedy shows, movies, and spending time at the park with her family.
Maestra Olivia- Assistant Director
Maestra Olivia was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Having come from a family working in the field of education, she knew at a very early age that this was the career path for her. She has been working with children for the last 16 years ranging in ages 16 months through 12 years of age. She has worked in before and after school school age programs, several preschools and coached local soccer and softball teams. She is currently working on obtaining her teaching credential. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, playing soccer, going to the beach and volunteering with Heroes4Hope.
Maestra Olivia was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Having come from a family working in the field of education, she knew at a very early age that this was the career path for her. She has been working with children for the last 16 years ranging in ages 16 months through 12 years of age. She has worked in before and after school school age programs, several preschools and coached local soccer and softball teams. She is currently working on obtaining her teaching credential. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, playing soccer, going to the beach and volunteering with Heroes4Hope.
Maestra Monica- Preschool Teacher, Pasitos Central
Maestra Monica was born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico and she moved to the United States when she was 21 years old. She graduated from San Jose State University with a BA in Child and Adolescent Development. Monica began her career working and volunteering in agencies that support low income families, such as Head Start and Catholic Charities. Through these experiences, she found her passion for working with children. She is a strong believer that children need to be in contact with Mother Earth, through gardening, hiking, feeding animals, and taking care of our environment. Maestra Monica loves to spend her time with her husband and her two beautiful daughters. They enjoy eating ice cream, going to the park, and watching movies with popcorn. Her hobbies are reading, yoga, and watching historical movies.
Maestra Monica was born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico and she moved to the United States when she was 21 years old. She graduated from San Jose State University with a BA in Child and Adolescent Development. Monica began her career working and volunteering in agencies that support low income families, such as Head Start and Catholic Charities. Through these experiences, she found her passion for working with children. She is a strong believer that children need to be in contact with Mother Earth, through gardening, hiking, feeding animals, and taking care of our environment. Maestra Monica loves to spend her time with her husband and her two beautiful daughters. They enjoy eating ice cream, going to the park, and watching movies with popcorn. Her hobbies are reading, yoga, and watching historical movies.
Maestra Veronica- Preschool Teacher, Pasitos Central
Maestra Veronica graduated from San Jose State University with a BA degree in Spanish and a minor in Child and Adolescent Development. She was born in Mexico City and migrated to the United States when she was fifteen years old. She began her career working at the Child Care Program at the YMCA. She loves spending time with her family and her four cats. Her hobbies are doing DIY projects and painting.
Maestra Veronica graduated from San Jose State University with a BA degree in Spanish and a minor in Child and Adolescent Development. She was born in Mexico City and migrated to the United States when she was fifteen years old. She began her career working at the Child Care Program at the YMCA. She loves spending time with her family and her four cats. Her hobbies are doing DIY projects and painting.
Maestra Sarai- Preschool Teacher, Pasitos Central
Sarai graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in Latina/o Studies with a focus on educational equity. Born and raised in Redwood City, CA, Sarai recently has made South San Jose her home. Coming from a Mexican American home from Sinaloa, Mexico, she grew up knowing the importance of speaking two languages. Since third grade, she has known that she wanted to be a teacher. Her passion has always been to work with children and their families. When she’s not at Pasitos, she loves taking walks with her husband and her puppy!
Sarai graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in Latina/o Studies with a focus on educational equity. Born and raised in Redwood City, CA, Sarai recently has made South San Jose her home. Coming from a Mexican American home from Sinaloa, Mexico, she grew up knowing the importance of speaking two languages. Since third grade, she has known that she wanted to be a teacher. Her passion has always been to work with children and their families. When she’s not at Pasitos, she loves taking walks with her husband and her puppy!
Maestra Pamela - Preschool Teacher, Pasitos Central
Pamela was born and raised in Mexico. She graduated from Universidad del Bajio, Lasallista in Leon, Mexico, and obtained her Bachelor Degree in Communications Sciences. After she stayed home for some years, she decided to pursue a career as an early educator. She took courses in Early Child Development and later became an Art Instructor. She has worked with children from Kindergarden to Sixth Grade. She is thrilled to work with Pasitos and excited to apply her knowledge at home with her own daughters. When not working at Pasitos, she enjoys spending time with her family going on walks with their dog and also meditating and practicing Yoga.
Pamela was born and raised in Mexico. She graduated from Universidad del Bajio, Lasallista in Leon, Mexico, and obtained her Bachelor Degree in Communications Sciences. After she stayed home for some years, she decided to pursue a career as an early educator. She took courses in Early Child Development and later became an Art Instructor. She has worked with children from Kindergarden to Sixth Grade. She is thrilled to work with Pasitos and excited to apply her knowledge at home with her own daughters. When not working at Pasitos, she enjoys spending time with her family going on walks with their dog and also meditating and practicing Yoga.
Maestra Monica- Preschool Teacher, Pasitos West
Graduating from Universidad de San Martin de Porres in Lima, Peru, with a BA degree in Psychology with a speciality in Human Resources, she began her career working with high risk children and those with special needs. While Maestra Monica's first language is Spanish, she began studying English five years ago when she came to U.S. While taking ESL classes and working as a babysitter she realized her fondness for interacting with young children. She then began taking Early Childhood Education classes and now she is on her last two classes to get her ECE certificate. Maestra Monica loves to read Dan Brown's books, dance and cheers with her husband for her favorite team, the Oakland A's.
Graduating from Universidad de San Martin de Porres in Lima, Peru, with a BA degree in Psychology with a speciality in Human Resources, she began her career working with high risk children and those with special needs. While Maestra Monica's first language is Spanish, she began studying English five years ago when she came to U.S. While taking ESL classes and working as a babysitter she realized her fondness for interacting with young children. She then began taking Early Childhood Education classes and now she is on her last two classes to get her ECE certificate. Maestra Monica loves to read Dan Brown's books, dance and cheers with her husband for her favorite team, the Oakland A's.
Maestra Alma- Preschool Teacher, Pasitos West
Maestra Alma is a graduate from San Jose State University with a degree in Child and Adolescent Development with an emphasis in teaching. Maestra Alma's parents were born in Guadalajara, Jalisco and they taught her to speak Spanish and she later learned English when she began kindergarten. She was just ten years old when she realized she wanted to work with children. She began her career working with youth as a dance instructor and later with a YMCA after school program. During her free time, Maestra Alma loves to spend time with her older sister and younger brother watching movies; taking her dog, Milo, on long walks; reading; and attending SJ sharks games. She is excited to be working with Pasitos and looks forward to making a difference in the lives of young children.
Maestra Alma is a graduate from San Jose State University with a degree in Child and Adolescent Development with an emphasis in teaching. Maestra Alma's parents were born in Guadalajara, Jalisco and they taught her to speak Spanish and she later learned English when she began kindergarten. She was just ten years old when she realized she wanted to work with children. She began her career working with youth as a dance instructor and later with a YMCA after school program. During her free time, Maestra Alma loves to spend time with her older sister and younger brother watching movies; taking her dog, Milo, on long walks; reading; and attending SJ sharks games. She is excited to be working with Pasitos and looks forward to making a difference in the lives of young children.
Maestra Brenda- Substitute Teacher, Pasitos Central
Maestra Brenda was exposed to the Early Childhood Education field while completing her G.E requirements at San Jose City College. Although she always knew teaching was in her future, it wasn’t until 2012 that she realized she wanted to teach preschool aged children. With an A.A. in Early Childhood Education, Brenda is continuing her education at San Jose State University. Brenda grew up in a bilingual (English and Spanish) home, but did not actually speak English until kindergarten. She has two brothers and two sisters who she considers her best friends. When she is not working or studying, Brenda enjoys spending time with her siblings and their children, cooking foods from different cultures, watching indie films and going to SF Giants and SJ Sharks games.
Maestra Brenda was exposed to the Early Childhood Education field while completing her G.E requirements at San Jose City College. Although she always knew teaching was in her future, it wasn’t until 2012 that she realized she wanted to teach preschool aged children. With an A.A. in Early Childhood Education, Brenda is continuing her education at San Jose State University. Brenda grew up in a bilingual (English and Spanish) home, but did not actually speak English until kindergarten. She has two brothers and two sisters who she considers her best friends. When she is not working or studying, Brenda enjoys spending time with her siblings and their children, cooking foods from different cultures, watching indie films and going to SF Giants and SJ Sharks games.
Maestra Estefany - Preschool Assistant Teacher, Pasitos Central
Maestra Estefany was born and raised in Tegucigalpa, Honduras and she just recently moved to the United States in 2016. She graduated from Universidad Tecnologica Centroamericana with a BS in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Estefany used to be a business owner but always thought teaching might be something she wanted to do. She was given an opportunity to work at a bilingual school in 2012 and it turned out to be the best decision of her life. Not only did she find her passion but she also found her husband. Maestra Estefany is currently studying Early Childhood Education at San Jose City College. When she is not working or studying, Estefany enjoys spending time with her husband, being outdoors and traveling the world.
Maestra Estefany was born and raised in Tegucigalpa, Honduras and she just recently moved to the United States in 2016. She graduated from Universidad Tecnologica Centroamericana with a BS in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Estefany used to be a business owner but always thought teaching might be something she wanted to do. She was given an opportunity to work at a bilingual school in 2012 and it turned out to be the best decision of her life. Not only did she find her passion but she also found her husband. Maestra Estefany is currently studying Early Childhood Education at San Jose City College. When she is not working or studying, Estefany enjoys spending time with her husband, being outdoors and traveling the world.
Maestra Yesenia- Site Supervisor/Assistant Teacher- Pasitos Central
Maestra Yesenia was born in Culiacan, MX. She came to California when she was 11 years old. She is currently studying Early Childhood Education and her goal is to get her AA. What attracted her to Pasitos was the Spanish spoken here, especially the songs! She can often be found singing them at home with her niece. In her free time, Maestra Yesenia likes to hike on the weekends, dance salsa and merengue, be an amateur astronomer, read, especially Federico Lorca, and write poetry in Spanish.
Maestra Yesenia was born in Culiacan, MX. She came to California when she was 11 years old. She is currently studying Early Childhood Education and her goal is to get her AA. What attracted her to Pasitos was the Spanish spoken here, especially the songs! She can often be found singing them at home with her niece. In her free time, Maestra Yesenia likes to hike on the weekends, dance salsa and merengue, be an amateur astronomer, read, especially Federico Lorca, and write poetry in Spanish.
Maestra Iliana - School Age Lead & Teacher, Pasitos Central
Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico and raised in the central valley, growing up in an all Spanish household Iliana is excited to be at Pasitos. Maestra Iliana has worked with six week old to five year old amigos from agriculture/ migrant families in the central valley. Iliana is continuing her education at San Jose State University majoring in Child and Adolescent Development. In her free time, Iliana loves to read and cook!
Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico and raised in the central valley, growing up in an all Spanish household Iliana is excited to be at Pasitos. Maestra Iliana has worked with six week old to five year old amigos from agriculture/ migrant families in the central valley. Iliana is continuing her education at San Jose State University majoring in Child and Adolescent Development. In her free time, Iliana loves to read and cook!
Maestra Ana- Preschool Assistant Teacher, Pasitos West
Maestra Ana was born and raised in San Jose. Her first language was Spanish (her parents are both from Durango, Mexico) and learned English when she started Kindergarten. She is currently attending Mission College and plans to transfer to San Jose State to major in Early Childhood Education. When she was around 9 years old, she knew she wanted to become a teacher because she loved being around children and taking care of her cousins. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family and her nieces. She loves to travel, read books, and go to the movies.
Maestra Ana was born and raised in San Jose. Her first language was Spanish (her parents are both from Durango, Mexico) and learned English when she started Kindergarten. She is currently attending Mission College and plans to transfer to San Jose State to major in Early Childhood Education. When she was around 9 years old, she knew she wanted to become a teacher because she loved being around children and taking care of her cousins. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family and her nieces. She loves to travel, read books, and go to the movies.
Maestra Yaritza- Preschool Assistant Teacher, Pasitos West
Born in San Jose and Salvadorian American, Maestra Yaritza recently graduated with her Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies with a minor in Mexican-American Studies from San Jose State University. She enjoys working with children and has experience working at the SJSU Child Development Center. She comes to Pasitos excited to learn and grow with our children. When she’s not teaching our children, she enjoys hiking, trying out new restaurants, watching movies, and being with friends.
Born in San Jose and Salvadorian American, Maestra Yaritza recently graduated with her Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies with a minor in Mexican-American Studies from San Jose State University. She enjoys working with children and has experience working at the SJSU Child Development Center. She comes to Pasitos excited to learn and grow with our children. When she’s not teaching our children, she enjoys hiking, trying out new restaurants, watching movies, and being with friends.
Maestra Wendy- Preschool Assistant Teacher/School Age Teacher, Pasitos Central
Maestra Wendy was born and raised in San Jose, Ca. After obtaining her A.A degree in Psychology and realizing how much she loved working with children, Maestra Wendy decided to also pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has been working with children for over 5 years as a mentor, volunteer, substitute and before & after school teacher. She loves the opportunity to be part of a child's development and to help teach and encourage each student. She is happy to be a part of Pasitos School and excited to be able to contribute and practice bilingualism, as well as positive discipline. When she's not working she enjoys the outdoors, sports, music and traveling.
Maestra Wendy was born and raised in San Jose, Ca. After obtaining her A.A degree in Psychology and realizing how much she loved working with children, Maestra Wendy decided to also pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has been working with children for over 5 years as a mentor, volunteer, substitute and before & after school teacher. She loves the opportunity to be part of a child's development and to help teach and encourage each student. She is happy to be a part of Pasitos School and excited to be able to contribute and practice bilingualism, as well as positive discipline. When she's not working she enjoys the outdoors, sports, music and traveling.
The founders
Maestra Tami- Owner/Curriculum Director
A strong believer in bilingual education and bilingualism for all, Tami has been in bilingual education for well over a decade. She believes that all children can and should have access to learn through different languages, not just learn different languages. Beginning as a middle school English and Social Studies teacher, she has worked with students of all ages, from preschool to adult with a focus on bilingual education. After graduating from Carleton College in Northfield, MN, Tami received her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from National Hispanic University. Tami continued her education at San Jose State University and received an MA in Child and Adolescent Development, with an emphasis on bilingual education. Personal interests include hiking, camping, and a general love for the outdoors. With her family, she is attempting to make a difference in the environment by buying and eating local and organic foods as much as possible.
A strong believer in bilingual education and bilingualism for all, Tami has been in bilingual education for well over a decade. She believes that all children can and should have access to learn through different languages, not just learn different languages. Beginning as a middle school English and Social Studies teacher, she has worked with students of all ages, from preschool to adult with a focus on bilingual education. After graduating from Carleton College in Northfield, MN, Tami received her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from National Hispanic University. Tami continued her education at San Jose State University and received an MA in Child and Adolescent Development, with an emphasis on bilingual education. Personal interests include hiking, camping, and a general love for the outdoors. With her family, she is attempting to make a difference in the environment by buying and eating local and organic foods as much as possible.
Maestra Stephanie- Owner/Finance Director
Stephanie’s love for Spanish began in the 6th grade! It continued through college where she got her B.A. in Spanish from UC Berkeley. She perfected her Spanish when she lived in Costa Rica. Having received her BCLAD teaching credential from National Hispanic University, she began her teaching career as a bilingual kindergarten teacher. Unsuccessful in finding the perfect preschool that would give her daughters the pre-reading skills they needed to be successful in English and also learn Spanish, Stephanie and Tami opened Pasitos in her home and later moved it to their current locations. Stephanie has earned her MA in Education from San Jose State University, has her Administrative credential, and is truly a reflective and engaging teacher leader. She loves to run, bird watch, hike, and spend time with her family.
Stephanie’s love for Spanish began in the 6th grade! It continued through college where she got her B.A. in Spanish from UC Berkeley. She perfected her Spanish when she lived in Costa Rica. Having received her BCLAD teaching credential from National Hispanic University, she began her teaching career as a bilingual kindergarten teacher. Unsuccessful in finding the perfect preschool that would give her daughters the pre-reading skills they needed to be successful in English and also learn Spanish, Stephanie and Tami opened Pasitos in her home and later moved it to their current locations. Stephanie has earned her MA in Education from San Jose State University, has her Administrative credential, and is truly a reflective and engaging teacher leader. She loves to run, bird watch, hike, and spend time with her family.