Curriculum
Our Costa Mesa preschool teachers understand that every child has a different learning style. We focus on bringing fun to education so that every activity is engaging and memorable.
Having a full educational preschool experience is a clear indicator of student success in Kindergarten and beyond. We designed our program so that every student walks away better equipped for their big steps into Kindergarten. Enrolling in our program means putting your child on the best path for their educational future. Come tour our school, meet our teachers, and hear more about our story.
Our Staff
A Highly Skilled, Relationship Driven, Passionate & Fun staff
Our teachers act primarily as observers and facilitators. They encourage the children to engage in understanding the world around them through hands-on activities, music, art, story telling and imaginative play. The teachers further the children’s learning through direct conversation and open-ended questions.
Sra. Mariela Burket
Spanish Teacher
Sra. Burket was born and raised in Lima Perú. She studied at the UNIFE University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Education and she received a professional teaching degree in Special Education. She also completed a Postgraduate Course in Havana, Cuba. Sra. Burket enjoys working with children and being part of the children’s lives as they go through their early learning period. Mariela is going on her 10th year working at RSI. When Mariela is not teaching children in our school, she likes to listen and dance Latin music. She also loves visiting her relatives in Florida and Perú.
Sra. Yuridia Guzman
Spanish Teacher
Sra. Guzman grew up in Garden Grove California. She graduated from California State Dominguez Hills with her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development. Sra. Guzman has been a teacher at RSI as a Preschool Spanish teacher in L3 since 2018. She enjoys working with the little ones and is always excited to see their growth throughout the school year. She is a mother to four children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and her children.
Sra. Maria Milliken
Spanish Teacher
Sra. Milliken graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a bachelor degree in Child and Adolescent Development. Before graduating from school, she worked in an elementary school in Brea, CA. and has experience working with children in kindergarten and third grade. Sra. Milliken was born and raised in México, and she understands the importance of becoming proficient in another language. She is married and has two beautiful daughters. During her free time, she enjoys reading, going to the movies, and traveling with her family, including their French Poodle Maximus. Sra. Milliken is passionate about teaching children to appreciate it other cultures and their traditions.
Mrs. Wheaton
Teacher
With over 30yrs of experience with preschoolers, Mrs Wheaton is excited to join the Seaside team from Cypress Early Explorers Preschool. She is a dedicated grandmother and loves to spend all her time with her kids and fiance.
Sylvia Guo Laoshi
Teacher
Guo Laoshi holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from Irvine Community College and has furthered her studies in Education at Hunan xiangtan University College. Her expertise spans education, linguistics, and second language acquisition. Her exceptional enunciation of standard Mandarin ensures students learn authentic pronunciation.
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