DAVID PRESCHOOL TEAM
Meet Our Director
Gail Goldstein
Morah Gail has been working in the field of education for over 29 years. She earned her BA degree in Psychology with a focus on Child Development & her Elementary Education Credentials from Emory University. Gail completed her Early Childhood Credential at UCLA. Her teaching experience includes working as a Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grade teacher for LAUSD and as a preschool teacher at Sand Tots Nursery School. She also has experience teaching religious school as a preschool teacher at Congregation Tikvat Jacob and an elementary age teacher at Temple Shalom of the South Bay. Gail is the proud mom of four children, Morgan (27), Zachary (25), Adam (22) and Emery (20).
Our Lead Teachers
Kennia Pineda - Starfish Lead Teacher (ages 2-3)
Kennia Pineda earned her AA in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Early Childhood Education at Los Angeles Harbor College. She has been at the David Preschool for seven years and previously worked at the Child Development Center at LAHC campus where she also did her practicum.
Kennia is a mom to two girls Natalia (17 years old) and Arya (7 years old). She knows how important it is for children to feel safe and welcomed in their classroom.
Catherine Melendez - Seahorse Lead Teacher (ages 3-5)
Catherine started her childcare education career at the Los Angeles Harbor College Child Development Center, where she worked for four years. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education at California State University Dominguez Hills. Catherine's passion has always been interacting with children. She enjoys watching children learn and grow and is excited to share her knowledge to help each child based on their individual needs. This is Catherine's fifth year at the David Preschool.
Our Assistant Teachers
Dylan Clark - Starfish Assistant Teacher (ages 2-3)
Dylan has 9 years of teaching experience in early childhood. Dylan has a BA in Sociology from Long Beach State College and she earned her ECC Certificate from UCLA. Teaching and working with children is her passion and she is happy to be a part of the David Preschool Team.
Emery Goldstein - Seahorse Assistant Teacher (ages 3-5)
Emery has 3 years of teaching experience in early childhood. She is currently earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Emery has worked at the David Preschool as a substitute teacher for the past three years and is excited to have a consistent roll in our Seahorse class.
Licensing
All preschools in the State of California must be licensed by the Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing. The David Preschool is in full compliance of all requirements and regulations.
The David Preschool License Number is 191603320.