Meet Ms. Anna. In 2006 she earned a Bachelor’s in Graphic Design Studies with a Minor in Advertising from San Jose State University. In 2008, after starting her own family and wanting to learn more about child development, she went back to school to take early childhood education courses. After taking time off to focus on her family, she completed her A.A. in Early Childhood Education in 2021. She is a state certified Teacher and credentialed for Site Supervisor as well. Her special interests in Education are; special needs, inclusion and equity.

Ms. Anna has four children: Joshua, Emma, Violet, and Maya. Her oldest just graduated High school! She grew up in San Jose and moved with her family to Hollister in March 2015. When she's not at school, you can find her going on road trips & spending time with her children. In her down time, she also loves baking, reading, photography and crafting. 

Ms. Anna has been a part of the HPCP family since 2017 when her youngest two children attended the school. She had been an e-worker and Substitute before becoming part of the staff in January 2022. She has great love for the philosophy and mission our co-op stands for. 

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This is Ms. Patty! She always knew she wanted to be a teacher and decided to pursue it when her first son was born with Down Syndrome. in 1999, she started her career in Early Childhood as a Teacher's Assistant. She worked in Special Education for nine years and then transferred to Preschool Education.

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​In her personal time, Ms. Patty pursues creative interests, frequently working with her Cricut. She is a great cook and maintains an active lifestyle by regularly attending the gym. When she isn’t at school, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and camping.

Ms. Patty loves spending time with children, bringing joy to their faces, and watching them learn and grow. Often, you can find her dancing or doing yoga right alongside the little ones in class. In the fall of 2022, she joined the HPCP family as an in-class aide, and in January 2023, she became the teacher of the young preschool class. Ms. Patty is grateful to be a member of this community, which has given her the chance to pursue her passion!

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