Optimal Parenting

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Hello! I am delighted to meet you!  A little background on me: I grew up in a large family with 6 siblings!  We traveled each summer in a station wagon filled with 9 people.  I loved all the people we met, and hearing their stories.  After graduating from UC Riverside with a degree in psychology, I continued my education, and earned an M.A. in Education and a Ph.D from UC Berkeley in Educational Psychology.. 

My career began as a preschool teacher and administrator, and I have worked in 6 different schools developing and directing programs for young children. I was an early employee at Google and created the first children's centers for Google employees.  Upon my return from 3 years abroad with my family in Spain, I joined the faculty at Nueva School for gifted children. I am currently in my twelfth year as the lower school social emotional learning specialist.  With over 30 years
of experience in education, child development, and parent coaching, I empower parents and children to reach their full potentials. 

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