Meet the Staff
Owner/Director; Carolina Caraballo & Ruth Castellanos hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Spanish Language and Culture. Carolina Caraballo and Ruth Castellanos are also CPR, First Aid, and Fire Safety certified.
All prospective employees are screened on a broad range of background information. The personnel selection process includes a thorough reference check, federal and state criminal history checks, and child abuse history clearance. Ongoing training in Early Childhood Education is required.
Carolina Caraballo
Owner/Head Teacher
B.A. Early Education and M.A. Spanish
I love teaching because
I believe the early years of education are the foundation children need for lifelong learning. In RCkids Academy, we implement language acquisition by guiding in English and Spanish. We promote literacy skills through social dramatic play and children’s books. We also teach them math skills, science, and our particular subjects, Music, Health, Art, and Gym, which help children grow in meaningful ways. I am committed to providing a high-quality bilingual program that will benefit children and families.
Ruth Castellanos
Owner/Center Director
B.A. Early Education and M.A. Spanish
I love teaching because
allows me to be part of children's growth by supporting and building confidence with each child. I enjoy seeing confidence being build when a child learns in their way. I also love that I continue to learn as I gain knowledge from every child in my career. I love to inspire and have the opportunity to support a child through their development. I love that I get to be a positive part of the children's lives. I love watching them explore and discover new things.
Veronica Aldaz
Director Assistant
Bachelor of Arts in Media and Visual Arts
I love teaching because
The teacher-student boundaries are
a unique way to make a relationship that
resembles friendship. It creates a much
more positive learning environment
and allows for learning on both sides
with much laughter to go with it. To
prove that one person can make a
difference I can't teach every child in
the world, but I can make a difference
for the ones that I do teach. The impact
I have on their lives can stay with them
throughout their years of schooling and
beyond.
Maria Yugcha
Prek- 2.5
I love teaching because
Teaching preschool allows me to witness the wonder and excitement that children have for even the simplest things. Their enthusiasm is infectious, and I find joy in creating a safe and stimulating environment where they can ask questions, experiment, and discover new things. It's incredibly gratifying to see them develop essential skills such as communication, problem-solving, and cooperation, which will serve them throughout their lives.
Liliana Alciva
Prek-3 Teacher
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I love teaching because
I love teaching pre-k because it lays the foundation for future learning and development. This crucial stage sets the tone for a student's educational journey and helps shape their attitudes and approaches to learning. Teaching pre allows me to introduce young minds to the world's wonders, foster their natural curiosity, and ignite a lifelong love for learning.
Aura Silfa
Prek-2.5
I love teaching because
My goal is to help my students
succeed academically and achieve
new tasks/challenges each day. I
believe that each day and every hour
I dedicate myself to them. I'd have
the potential to make a lasting
impression in their lives. Simply
watching our little ones grow
academically. socially, and
emotionally is beautiful.
