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I love the idea of children being the leaders of their education. This aspect of early childhood education motivated me to pursue my masters degree at Pacific Oaks College, which led me to conduct my thesis on Reggio Emilia's philosophy. From my personal study I concluded that Reggio Emilia is the best early childhood education for children. I am thrilled to be part of The Willows team and continue to provide high-quality education to the children and families. During my free time, I love working out, spending time with friends and family or exploring new restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d9ceb4ead6bf242df83e925/e5ec1953-cf8d-4319-9778-36840d217b73/Maria+Bio+Pic.jpg Our Team - Maria Medina-Cadenas, Teacher I have 8 years in the field of education from various job titles and I have experienced different early childhood philosophies. I really like the Ideology of Reggio Emilia and the value it grants to children. I enjoy working with the children and their families to help them reach their goals and milestones . I recently obtained my associates degree in Early Childhood development and I am currently pursuing to get my Bachelor's degree in education and human services. When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter exploring new places to hike. I am excited to have joined The Willows team and I look forward to serving the children and families at the Willows to the best of their needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d9ceb4ead6bf242df83e925/5137f9c9-0f2a-4390-960b-cdba28135f19/Melody+Alvarado.jpg Our Team - Melody Alvarado, Teacher As a passionate and emerging educator, I am excited to bring my enthusiasm and creativity to life at our school. With a previously obtained AA in Child Development and a recently obtained BA in Psychology, I'm dedicated to supporting students in exploring their interests and developing essential skills. 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