Curriculum

Ms. Alisa has been a part of the Seaside community for nearly two years and is excited to serve as the English teacher for the Younger 38 classroom this year. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Child Development from California State University, Long Beach, and finds immense joy in connecting with children and supporting their growth. For her, making a positive impact in their lives is deeply fulfilling. In her free time, she enjoys running and is currently training for her second half marathon, the Surf City race!

Ms. Diana earned a degree in Sociology with a minor in Education from the University of California, Riverside. Her journey in education began as an RSP teacher for K-6 students and as a tutor. After spending 13 years in the medical field, she returned to her true passion—teaching. With experience teaching preschool at a Montessori school, she is thrilled to bring her creativity and love for interactive learning to Seaside.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two daughters, reading, traveling, and exploring new restaurants.

Fun fact: She played piano for 13 years!

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. 

Ms. Julianna is excited to join Seaside Preschool for her first year of teaching. She is currently completing her associate degree in Early Childhood Education at Orange Coast College. Passionate about fostering growth in preschoolers, she focuses on creating interactive and engaging activities that inspire curiosity and creativity. Ms. Julianna looks forward to supporting her students as they learn and thrive. She has loved collecting little trinkets ever since she was a child!

Ms. Valerie brings over ten years of teaching experience to Seaside Preschool. Originally from Taiwan, she has had the privilege of teaching in both Taiwan and Southern California. Passionate about education, Ms. Valerie enjoys creating fun, hands-on activities that help children learn languages through play, fostering their growth and enthusiasm for learning. Ms. Valerie’s cooking skills have been reaching new heights as she recreates Taiwanese dishes in her kitchen, bringing a taste of home to her meals!