California State University Los Angeles, BA Sociology/Behavioral Research
Northwest Foundation, Responsive Classroom Training
Deb Meng
Wendy Sewell
Stay-at-home mom
Former Kindergarten Teacher
Roseland School District, Santa Rosa
Queens University – B.A. Honours in Language and Linguistics
University of Oxford – B.A. Education
CLAD Credential
Ruth Velasquez
Retired Teacher
San Francisco State University – B.A. in Education
K-12 Life Teaching Credential
San Francisco State University – M.A. in Administration
Curriculum and Professional Development Leader, SFUSD
Kindergarten teacher for 20 years
Nancy Cappelloni
Debra Weller
Kindergarten Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
St. Petersburg College – A.A. in Art Education
Rowen University – B.A. in Art Education
National University – M.A. in Education Leadership
GLAD (Guided Language Aquisition Development)
Meredith Yeh
Stay-at-home mom
Former Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher
University of San Diego – B.A. in Diversified Liberal Arts
University of San Francisco – M.A. in Multicultural Education
Professional Clear Credential/CLAD Credential
Chelsea Ross
Officers
Co-Presidents – Ada Hand and Debra Weller
President Elect -
Past President – Ada Hand
Treasurer – Helen Faul
Secretary – Judy Crenshaw
2013 PK1 Conference Committee Members
Meredith Yeh, San Mateo -Chairperson
Jane Anderson, Millbrae
Linda Becker, Richmond
Kathleen Bell, Oakland
Mary Cain, Salinas
Delfina Calderon, Livermore
Carol Chivers, San Jose
Leslie Crews, San Mateo
Laura Darcy, Millbrae
Stephanie Figula, Hercules
Zelda LeFrak, Pittsburg
Beth Marsh, Foster City
Maureen Perkinson, Aptos
Pat Rees-Miller, Belvedere
Marey Richins, San Carlos
Carol Seuferer, Berkeley
Ruth Velasquez, Cotati
CKA Staff Members
Cristiana Tibbats – Administrative Manager
Cindy Romero – Membership Administrator
CKA Past Presidents
Judith J. Brown – 1988-1992
Violet B. Robinson – 1992-1994
Helen Faul – 1994-1996
Zelda LeFrak – 1996-1998
Gretchen Ross – 1998-2000
Carol Gossett – 2000-2002
Joann Arowosegbe – 2002-2004
Armando Wm. Argandona – 2004-2006
Carol Nicoli – 2006-2008
Debra Weller – 2008-2010
Ada Hand – 2010-2012
CKA Sponsors
Sue Allen, Cobb
Armando Argandona, Whittier
Debra Bateman, Salinas
Esther Burke, Pleasant Hill
Heidi Butkus, LaVerne
Carol Gossett, Clovis
Heather Hardaway-Morrow, Santa Rosa
Lila Klausner, Woodland Hills
Diana Klink, Rancho Palos Verdes
Zelda LeFrak, Pittsburg
Carol Nicoli, Arcadia
Marilyn Panelli, San Francisco
Betty Peck, Saratoga
Dorothy Simcoe, Victorville
Patricia Steidel, Auburn
Nancy Waters, El Cajon
Our 31st Annual Conference
We are thrilled to announce that our 31st conference in January, was a huge success! We are so thankful to Jim Gill, Peggy Campbell Rush and all of our great presenters who made it a fabulous time. It was wonderful to see so many of you there! We hope you're planning to join us in 2014!