Ms. Sara is a San Francisco native with over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She has held various roles, from assistant teacher to lead teacher, and later as a supervisor and education leader before becoming a Director. She studied at City College of San Francisco, earning credentials in Child Development and Behavioral Science.

What Sara loves most about working at L’Academy is supporting children and families while building lasting relationships. She also enjoys mentoring teachers, guiding their professional development, and helping them better support young learners.

Outside of work, Sara enjoys spending time with friends and family, whether on outdoor adventures or at sporting events.

Ms. Ivy Huang works in our infant classroom and has experience working  with preschoolers too. She has taken many courses in Child Development at City College of San Francisco to further her learning. She can speak also several languages like Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish and English. She likes to communicate with children and help them understand learning and how to discover their capabilities.

She is also very patient with children and has raised a daughter of her own. Ms. Ivy hopes to interact with our students and be there for guidance and building relationships with their families. During her free time Ivy enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with her family, and exploring nature.

Ms. Mimi Huang, now a preschool teacher at L’Academy, has experience working with children in China and the U.S. Since immigrating to San Francisco in 2021, she has continued her career in early childhood education. Known for her cheerful personality, she understands how children learn and nurtures their creativity. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, music, and reading, especially about children’s psychology, which she hopes to study further to better support her students.

Ms. Kelly has over two years of experience working with young children in daycare and preschool. She also has taken courses in Early Childhood Education and is continuing her studies to earn more certificates and expand her knowledge in the field. Ms. Kelly is very passionate about working with children and believes that every child has their own way of learning. She strives to create a safe and engaging environment where children can explore freely, build confidence, develop social skills, and enjoy learning. She looks forward to guiding and supporting each child and helping them grow in a loving and nurturing space.