Preschool & Infant Daycare in
Santa Clara, CA | L’Academy

Ms. Selene has been working in the field of Early Childhood Education since 2013 as a classroom educator, an education coach for teachers, and a mentor for college students. She earned her B.A. in Early Childhood Education and her M.A. in Organizational Leadership in Education from the University of San Francisco.

As both a Regional Director and Director at L’Academy Santa Clara, Ms. Selene supports multiple locations by mentoring teachers and collaborating with directors to ensure the highest quality care and education. She is dedicated to creating safe, nurturing learning environments and a well-balanced curriculum to help children grow. What she loves most about working at L’Academy is being part of a diverse, language-rich community where children can thrive through creativity, curiosity, and meaningful learning experiences.

Outside of school, Ms. Selene enjoys painting abstract art and portraits.

Ms. Jaja has been teaching young children since 2016. She earned her degree from San Jose City College and pursued her Master’s in Early Childhood Education at Cal State East Bay. A lifelong learner, Ms. Jaja believes children thrive through hands-on experiences and that teaching patience and kindness helps shape who they become. As an Assistant Director and teacher, she’s dedicated to creating a learning-rich, nurturing environment. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and arts and crafts. Favorite quote: “Do not confine your children to your own learning because they were born in another time.” – Chinese proverb

Ms. Megan has a B.A. in Technical Theatre and an M.Ed. in Community Arts, with a focus in theatre.

She has been teaching for over ten years, spanning from using theatre in the classroom to teaching children about computers and circuitry after school to creating unique curriculum that encourages toddlers to thrive developmentally.

In her free time, Ms. Megan enjoys lounging with her two cats and dog, catching fun musicals that come to town, and crafting!

Ms. Emily was born and grew up in Taiwan. She is a caring and experienced teacher who works hard to create a loving, educational, and safe space for young children. She is good at planning fun activities, making sure everyone is healthy and safe, and building strong, positive relationships with both children and their parents.

Ms. MengMeng (Maya), came from HangZhou, China. She worked as a TV host at the HangZhou Children Channel station prior to immigrating to the U.S. Ms. Maya enjoys listening to music, exploring new ideas and spending time with family. She has been working in the ECE field for more than 5 years and lead the infant/Toddler program in L’Academy since 2022. She is very easy-going, eager to learn and very responsible as a teacher. Her dedication to the young children has inspired many of us.