Staff Qualities

At Carlsbad Country Day School our employees are our greatest asset, and the reason for our success.

Our staff is selected based on their interest in the growth and development of young children. Carlsbad Country Day School employees share the following qualities:

• Sensitivity to children's feelings
• Good listening and verbal skills with both children and adults
• Awareness and acceptance of individuality
• Sense of humor
• Gentleness and compassion
• Maturity and the ability to respect confidentiality

Our Staff Members

• Melissa Murphy, Director
• Daniel Murphy, Co-Director & Head Chef
• Elizabeth Cox, Three Year Olds
• Nelida Barahona, Infants
• Sima Varghai, Infants
• Yared Mayorquin, Infant & Toddler Center
• Tiffany Williams, Three Year Olds
• Melissa Josefson, Four Year Olds
• Gina Warren, Four Year Olds
• Shinaye Dannewitz, Four Year Olds
• Rosemary Padilla, Four Year Olds
• Gabe Martinez, Kindergarten
• Melody Campbell, Two Year Olds
• Maya Martin, Two Year Olds
• Avis Woodward, Three Year Olds
• Joni Kearney, Kindergarten
• Mona Patel, Floater
• Tracy Bruns, Toddlers
• Natalie Kelly, Toddlers
• Jane Tate, Four Year Olds
• Courtney Anderson, Two Year Olds
• Bailey Choi, Two Year Olds
• Rosie Gonzalez, Gymnastics
• Naomi Fox, Extracurricular
• Meghan Provost, Kindergarten
• All Staff Members