Meet Our Educators

  • Director
    Parent/Child & Toddler Transition Teacher

    My name is Shannon and I am excited to be a part of Bright Beginnings Preschool again this year. I will be teaching the parent-child class as well as toddler transition. Children under the age 3 are my absolute passion and mixed with the parent education aspect makes it a perfect combination.

    I have been married for 11 years and we have 3 girls; Layla is 10 and 8 year old twins Lucy and Vivian. We became a part of Bright Beginnings when my oldest daughter was 2 and in parent-child. All 3 of my girls have gone through the program and I have always been involved. I have done it all; volunteered in the classroom, sat on the board in many different roles, including president, subbed in various classrooms, and have taught for the past 3 years.

    I hold a degree in Child Development from CSU Chico, where I worked during school with infants/toddlers in their lab school. I have a deep understanding of the philosophy at BBP, with a passion for play-based, emergent curriculum. I strive to provide an environment that is engaging and challenging while offering meaningful and purposeful experiences that support self-help and self-advocacy skills, all while keeping what is best for children in the forefront of everything.

    Bright Beginnings Preschool feels like home to me.

  • Preschool & PlayON Teacher

    I am so happy to be a part of the Bright Beginnings family. I have many years’ experience teaching children of all ages, mostly children under 6.

    I hold an AA DEGREE in Early Childhood Development, and most of my knowledge comes from the experiences I have had just being with children.

    I have taught in the San Juan Unified School District, Placer County as well as at private preschools and Parent Toddler programs.

    While home raising my 4 children, I owned and operated a Horsemanship Program out of my ranch in Orangevale. I believe that children learn best through experience. Giving them an environment where they can experience success (and failure), gives them the confidence to grow and learn to their fullest potential.

    My time outside of preschool is spent with my children and grandchildren, as well as on the trails training for ultra runs and endurance rides.

    I love family time and being outside in nature.

  • Preschool Assistant Teacher

    I'm excited to be part of the preschool community at Bright Beginnings! Working with young children brings me so much joy. I love seeing the world through their eyes and encouraging their curiosity and sense of wonder. I believe play is the foundation of learning, giving children opportunities to explore, create, solve problems, and make meaningful connections. Learning is hands-on, and sometimes that means making a mess! My hope is that every child at Bright Beginnings feels encouraged and appropriately challenged in our purposeful play-based learning environment, where they can grow in independence and confidence as they explore, practice and master new skills at their own pace.

    My husband and I have been married for 31 years, and we have three wonderful adult children, an amazing daughter-in-law, a precious 16-month-old granddaughter, and a soon-to-be son-in-law. Family is at the heart of my life, and I love creating lasting memories with them.

    In my free time, I enjoy reading, photography, traveling, and crafting. I've been part of a book club for the past 10 years and enjoy connecting with others through great books and meaningful conversations.