Baby Purple Dragons
For children 2.5 to 3.5 years of age.
The Baby “Purple” Dragons classroom is painted a lovely shade of lavender which suggests refinement along with grace and elegance.
Shades of purple have a special relationship with nature, and this classroom looks out into the garden. The use of lavender signifies balance and allows the children to know they are unique and special. It can calm the mind and encourage creativity.
Ms. Mariah
Teacher
Baby Purple Dragons
Ms. Mariah was born and raised in Los Angeles. She found her passion of becoming an early childhood educator in the 7th grade after volunteering with 2 ½ to 5 year olds for an after school program. As an alumni of our local neighborhood Marshall High, Ms Mariah is currently attending Pasadena City College to complete her degree in Child Development. One of her goals is to become an elementary school teacher for kindergartners or 1st graders, and eventually a professor for child development.
Ms. Mariah is very close to her family as they are a huge part of her everyday life. She has a younger brother who attends John Marshall and a younger sister. Outside of teaching, she enjoys hiking, working out at the gym, and exploring new places. In her free time she likes to journal and read books, as well as the expression of painting and dancing. Whenever there is a pocket of free time on her days off, she likes to squeeze in a good nap!
Ms. Elecia
Teacher
Baby Purple Dragons
Ms. Elecia was born and raised in Los Angeles California, where she has been teaching and caring for children for over 20 years! While she has much experience and academic background in Child Development from Santa Monica College, Ms. Elecia is currently pursuing her teachers permit as well. She has always had a passion for working with children. In fact, she has wanted to be a teacher ever since she was a little girl, following her dreams ever since!
Ms. Elecia is very creative, caring, and loves art! Part of her philosophy for working with young children is that we can learn so much from them if you just take the time to listen and observe.
In her free time, Ms. Elecia enjoys singing, she loves cozying up at home to watch movies, having quality time with her granddaughter, shopping, spending time with her husband, her children, and eating delicious foods!
Ms. Tania
Teacher
Baby Purple Dragons
Ms. Tania grew up in the city of Los Angeles and found her passion for education thanks to her being a big sister. She earned her bachelors in Child Development and is currently working towards earning her teaching credentials from Cal State LA.
In her free time Ms. Tania enjoys reading classical books, creative drawing, and exercising. Outside of teaching, she also enjoys spending time with her family and her three cats.