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SPRING VALLEY
TEACHING TEAM

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Jaden
Director

Jaden is a seasoned educator with six years of experience at Happy Hall, transitioning from a Lead Teacher at Lomita Park Elementary School to her current role as Director at Spring Valley Elementary School. She also leads the camp program for the Explorers Group (1st to 3rd grade). With a passion for enriching children's lives, Jaden creates engaging environments where learning thrives. Her dedication and leadership ensure that every child receives top-notch care and education, both during and after school hours.

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Jules
Teacher

Jules graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA in Sociology from San Jose State University. Prior to joining Green Hills, she tutored English at the Skyline College Learning Center. Passionate about community service, Jules volunteers at her church's children's worship service organization and enjoys gaming and spending time with friends.

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Mary Lou
Teacher

Coming Soon

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RAYMART
Lead Teacher

Equipped with a B.S. in Cognitive Science from UC San Diego and Associate degrees in Computer and Information Science and Mathematics, Raymart has a diverse educational background. He has previously led technology workshops for children, focusing on coding, robotics, and game development. In addition, he's played a crucial role as a Resident Advisor at UCSD, ensuring the safety and community development of his residents. In his free time, Raymart relishes backpacking, martial arts, music festivals, reading, and playing video games.

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JACKIE
Teacher

Armed with knowledge in Child Development from the College of San Mateo, Jackie Pacheco brings her passion for guiding children to Spring Valley as a School-Age Teacher. Her previous volunteer experience with Outdoor Ed showcases her ability to engage and inspire sixth graders through various activities, encouraging them to embrace new experiences. Jackie excels in classroom management and parent-teacher communication, ensuring a collaborative and nurturing setting for learning. Outside of work, she values quality time with her family and dog, enjoys social outings with friends, and finds satisfaction in cleaning and organizing.

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SONYA
Teacher

Currently enrolled at Skyline Community College, Sonya brings a valuable administrative background from her tenure at Vibo Music. There, she excelled in liaising with students and addressing parents' concerns about schedules and class experiences. Sonya relishes beach outings, picnics, and is an avid reader of murder mystery novels.

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Ambrose
Teacher

A lifelong member of the Happy Hall family, Ambrose graduated with an AA in History. From being a student at Happy Hall to volunteering during his teenage years, he officially joined the team in 2021. With strengths in classroom management, parent-teacher communication, and early child development, Ambrose is also CPR certified. Off duty, he delves into hiking, indulges in metal music, and enjoys DnD, history, basketball, and drawing.

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Madison
Teacher

Pursuing her Bachelor's in Child & Adolescent Development at San Francisco State University, Ava previously interned as an Assistant Teacher at Northmont Elementary School, aiding in lesson plans and parent-teacher communication. She possesses adept skills in classroom management and lesson planning. In her downtime, Ava cherishes outdoor activities and reading.

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