Our Staff
Karen Garcia, Director
Ms. Karen has been our Director since 2014 and has her BA and MA Degrees in psychology, as well as many courses in Child Development. She also has the Site Supervisor Permit from the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Karen was the Director of Programs for a local non-profit group overseeing 7 after-school programs for children 5-18 years of age. She taught 5 years in the classroom with preschool children before entering into administrative roles in Preschool settings. Prior to her years in youth development and education, Karen worked in a variety of mental health and social services settings working with children, teens and families in crisis. Her favorite groups to work with are teens, twos & teachers! Away from work, Karen enjoys gardening, hiking, swimming, being in nature, and hanging out with her large extended family.
Ms. Karen has been our Director since 2014 and has her BA and MA Degrees in psychology, as well as many courses in Child Development. She also has the Site Supervisor Permit from the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Karen was the Director of Programs for a local non-profit group overseeing 7 after-school programs for children 5-18 years of age. She taught 5 years in the classroom with preschool children before entering into administrative roles in Preschool settings. Prior to her years in youth development and education, Karen worked in a variety of mental health and social services settings working with children, teens and families in crisis. Her favorite groups to work with are teens, twos & teachers! Away from work, Karen enjoys gardening, hiking, swimming, being in nature, and hanging out with her large extended family.
Zyntia Acosta-Assistant Director
Ms. Zyntia is the longest term member of the St. David’s teaching team. She joined us in 2006 and has worked in each classroom space and with every age group at our school! Zyntia has her AA Degree in Child Development and enjoys using the Reggio Emilia Approach to learning and working on long term projects with our children. Zyntia is mom to two young adults and one of them is a St. David’s Preschool graduate! She also loves art and strives to help our children use open ended art to express themselves and to show us a window into their thought process. Away from work Ms. Zyntia spends time with her family, at her children’s sports and other events. She also enjoys exploring unique culinary faire and checking out an art museum or two.
Ms. Zyntia is the longest term member of the St. David’s teaching team. She joined us in 2006 and has worked in each classroom space and with every age group at our school! Zyntia has her AA Degree in Child Development and enjoys using the Reggio Emilia Approach to learning and working on long term projects with our children. Zyntia is mom to two young adults and one of them is a St. David’s Preschool graduate! She also loves art and strives to help our children use open ended art to express themselves and to show us a window into their thought process. Away from work Ms. Zyntia spends time with her family, at her children’s sports and other events. She also enjoys exploring unique culinary faire and checking out an art museum or two.
Our Teachers
Our staff consists of dedicated early childhood professionals. Each teacher exceeds the minimum requirements set forth by the State of California Title 22.Our staff participates in continuing education in order to keep abreast of the latest ideas and strategies of the field. All of our staff members are trained in Pediatric CPR and First Aid. They also have additional training in related Health and Safety Practices.
Angelica Lopez
Ms. Angelica joined our teaching team in 2024 and comes to us with her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and years of experience working as an early childhood educator. She is passionate about igniting a love for learning in young minds. She is a strong believer in play as the best way to learn. She looks for innovative ways to make education fun and interactive with singing, storytelling, art and science as key. Away from school Angelica spends time with her husband and young son, at the beach, or listening to music. 
April Anaya
Kendra Bowen
Kendra Bowen- 3’s Teacher Ms. Kendra is a single mom of a wonderful boy. She started in Early Childhood Education when her son was young and enjoyed teaching children so continued her ECE education. Ms. Kendra loves to go on road trips & camping with her family. She also likes gardening and listening to R & B and Reggae music. One more thing Ms. Kendra loves to do is boldly accessorize her clothing! Ms. Kendra would like to learn more about special education in the early years and Reggio Emilia inspired outdoor play. |
Cindy Kelly
Ms. Cindy joined the St. David’s teaching team in January 2020 and then we promptly closed for the COVID-19 pandemic! However she was instrumental in helping us to remain connected to our children and families via zoom each week. Cindy has more than 20 years teaching experience and enjoys working to prepare children for kindergarten. She was very resourceful when we “shifted” and opened a distance learning program for kindergarteners this past year. Outside of school Cindy loves spending time at the beach and with her family and church community. 
Jaime Moyer
Ms. Jaime joined the St. David’s teaching team in 2021 after more than 20 years at her previous school in Central California. Her family realized a long awaiting goal of relocating to San Diego and is adjusting to life in sunny Southern California. Jaime has her AA degree in Child Development and enjoys working with the children to learn new routines and social skills while they are away from home. Currently Jaime works with our 2 and young 3 year olds. Ms. Jaime enjoys exploring our beautiful San Diego environments in her time away from work. |
Our teachers are intentional in everything they do: setting up their classrooms and playground area, planning the curriculum, making use of various teaching strategies, assessing the children, interacting with them, and working with their families
St. David’s Preschool Prayer
O, Eternal God, bless St. David’s Preschool that it may be a lively center for sound learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom. You have blessed us with the joy and care of children. Give us calm strength and patient wisdom as we bring them up, that we may teach them to love whatever is just and true and good. Grant that those who teach and those who learn may find you to be the source of all truth. Direct us in all our doings with your most gracious favor, and further us with your continual help, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Adapted from the Book of Common Prayer, USA, 1979.
O, Eternal God, bless St. David’s Preschool that it may be a lively center for sound learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom. You have blessed us with the joy and care of children. Give us calm strength and patient wisdom as we bring them up, that we may teach them to love whatever is just and true and good. Grant that those who teach and those who learn may find you to be the source of all truth. Direct us in all our doings with your most gracious favor, and further us with your continual help, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Adapted from the Book of Common Prayer, USA, 1979.