Our Staff
Teachers are the most important part of a child's experience in preschool. Preschool is a time when children are first separated from their parents for an extended period. Saint Aidan's School is proud to have an experienced mature staff who provide the compassion and security to help children make the transition from home life to school life.
Kathy Cook has thirty years of teaching experience. She has taught at Saint Aidan's School since it started in 1994, became co-director in 2000, and Director in 2006. Kathy also teaches in the garden. Previously she taught at the Mallinson School and was the director of the Malibu Community Center.
Adrianna started teaching at Saint Aidan's in 2006. Previously she was a student mentor at First Presbyterian School in Santa Monica and in Malibu. Adrianna has her State of California Child Development Teacher Certificate and is currently enrolled at Santa Monica College to continue her studies. Adrianna is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Amy has six years of teaching experience and a bachelor's degree in Psychology with completed coursework in Early Childhood and Special Education. Amy enjoys sports and has coached soccer, softball, and track. She's also a mad scientist, incorporating fun experiments into the learning experience.
Colleen has been teaching young children for
sixteen years, four years at Saint Aidan's, eight years running her own
private pre-K school, and four years at the Mallinson School.
She has a Montessori Teacher Certificate as well
as UCLA Pre-School Administration 1 & 2.
Teri has over 25 years experience working with young children and their families from infants and toddlers to six year olds. She has her advanced certificate in Early Childhood Education From U.C.L.A. and continues to attend many classes and workshops as there is always more to learn. She enjoys creating special environments, creative spaces and providing beautiful things for the entire school.
In addition to these permanent staff, we have several other staff who are provided by the Santa Monica Unified School District. For example, a speech pathologist meets with select children twice a week.
Finally, the children also meet weekly with Rev. Joyce Stickney of St. Aidan's Episcopal Church.
