Teachers are co-researchers who always look for ways to stimulate a child’s learning experience.
It is the teacher’s role to ask open-ended questions to further explorations and knowledge.
We model language and behaviors, document experiences, create “yes” environments, and listen without judgment.
Michelle Benitez
Director
I have been working with children and families for over 25 years. I enjoy watching children grow and develop while gaining independence. I have a Masters’ Degree in Human Development with a specialization in adult supervision. I have three children of my own and enjoy spending time with my family. I believe children need a safe, supportive environment to become happy successful individuals. I’m so excited to be part of the Mulberry Tree family!
Alejandra Ramirez
My name is Alejandra Ramirez best known as Miss Alex here at Mulberry Tree. I have been working here at this school for about four years and love it. I am the lead teacher in the Twigs and the Branches class, but I mainly work with the Twigs, which are the two-year-olds. As a first-generation graduate, I earned my degree in Psychology from Cal State Long Beach. I have always wanted to work with children because I value the importance of teaching and how a person can view the world differently through unique instruction. My goal at Mulberry Tree is to challenge and support the children appropriately so they can see how creative, intelligent, and capable they are in learning new things.
Miss Jenoveva
Hi, I’m Miss Jenoveva, aka Miss Jeno. I have been working at Mulberry Tree Learning Center for four years. I enjoy my time working with the children here. I attend Cerritos College, where I plan to receive my A.A. in Child Development. Soon, I will be a wife, and my financé and I will share three beautiful daughters. We enjoy spending time with our two dogs. When I’m not at school, I enjoy spending time with my family, going on walks, having an occasional sushi dinner, and our Friday movie nights!
Dulce Alvaro
I’m a teacher in the Twigs and Branches classroom. Creating a sanctuary for children to be free to cultivate their natural curiosity through play is one of my goals as an educator. My love for education and working with children was clear to me since I was in second grade. To better prepare myself and enhance my understanding of the development of children, I pursued an undergrad degree in Education – Early Childhood Studies and graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona in 2019. I like working with children of all ages. However, my natural nurturing and high energy self allows me to connect well with children ages 2 – 4, which allows for a day full of fun and learning. I believe that through positive relationships, a nurturing environment, and given opportunities children will grow into their full potential as caring individuals and critical thinkers.
Ms. Kimberly
I have been a Butterfly classroom teacher at Mulberry Tree for over a year. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a passion for childhood education and development. I am currently working on obtaining my Master’s Degree in Child Psychology. I have a background in nature-based preschools and strongly believe that children flourish through environments that include outdoor play, experiences, and positive affirmations amongst their peers and teachers. I enjoy traveling across the country with my husband and reading books in my spare time.
