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
• Waniece Bird, Assistant Director
• Elizabeth Cox, Two Year Olds
• Nelida Barahona, Infants
• Sima Varghai, Infants
• Yared Mayorquin, Bilingual Immersion Teacher
• Erin Ogan, Two Year Olds
• Victoria Schrudder, Two Year Olds
• Melissa Josefson, Three Year Olds
• Shinaye Dannewitz, Three Year Olds
• Christeen Van Hooser, Three Year Olds
• Melodee Celise, Four Year Olds
• Rosemary Padilla, Four Year Olds
• Jodi Squire, Advanced Pre-K Teacher ~ 4 Year Olds
• Gabe Martinez, Kindergarten
• Karen Sentinella, Floater
• Melody Campbell, Four Year Olds
• Avis Woodward, Two Year Olds
• Joni Kearney, Kindergarten
• Mona Patel, Floater
• Tracy Bruns, Toddlers
• Natalie Kelly, Toddlers
• Ms. Becka, Three Year Olds
• Rosie Higuera, Toddlers
• Jane Tate, Four Year Olds
• Courtney Anderson, Four Year Olds
• All Staff Members