Teachers
Monica first came to Campbell Parents Participation Preschool in 1990 as a participating parent. Campbell Parents’ Participation Preschool gave her a great opportunity to be a part of her children’s first school experience. She so strongly believes in the parent participation philosophy that her two boys, both graduates of CPPP, went on to a parent participation elementary school. Monica now brings over 20 years experience working and teaching at parent participation schools.
I believe in a child-centered philosophy, which allows children to learn through play and by exploring the environment at their own developmental pace.
In addition, Monica was a Preschool Teacher for three years and a Director for one and half years for children ages 2 to 5. Monica received a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Chico, and has her Adult Education teaching credential in Parent Education.
Thuan Pham joins the staff at Campbell Parents Participation Preschool after being a participating parent and board president. Her experience with CPPP will enhance her knowledge and understanding of our philosophy, curriculum, and unique community. Her first experience with the co-op community was with her daughter in the 2′s class. The co-op environment allowed for her then, extremely attached child to be comfortable exploring knowing mommy was by her side. This optimal environment allowed for her daughter to flourish on her own pace and time. She is now an independent and self confident little girl.
I strongly believes that if there is active partnership among parents and teachers, we will provide a safe and nurturing environment that will allow our children to naturally develop in their own way and time. This freedom to play and explore encourages our children to foster social skills, self control, and self-esteem.
Thuan graduated from the University of California, Davis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development. She obtained her multiple subject teaching credential at San Jose State University. She started her professional career as an elementary school teacher. She taught sixth grade for two years, fourth grade for three years, and has substituted kindergarten through sixth grade. Thuan’s interests include traveling, reading, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
This is Sarahʼs first year with Campbell Parents Participation Preschool but she comes to us with 25 years experience teaching and caring for children. She is a strong advocate for play based environments that provide children opportunities to learn about themselves and their world in their own way and time through exploration.
I strongly believe that there is only a small part of teaching that requires providing information. The rest of it is about providing opportunities for people (no matter what age) to make their own discoveries and giving them the communication skills they need to share those discoveries with others.
She is familiar with the parent participation model and found her own experiences with a cooperative preschool during her career as a Nanny to be very rewarding. In addition to her Teaching Experience in Infant/Toddler Programs, Preschools, Grade Schools, and Parenting Classes, Sarah has also earned a Masters of Science in Education through the Cantor Teaching Program at Walden University in Minnesota as well as undergraduate degrees in Child Development and Early Childhood Education from San Jose State University and Cañada College. Sarah is very excited about this year and really looks forward to getting to know you and your children.
