Director, St John's Preschool
Hi, I am excited to be working here at St John’s Preschool as the Director.
I would like to take a moment to introduce myself and tell you a little about me. My name is Tonya Dean and I am very excited to be working here at St John’s Preschool. I have over 25 years of teaching experience and working with yo
Director, St John's Preschool
Hi, I am excited to be working here at St John’s Preschool as the Director.
I would like to take a moment to introduce myself and tell you a little about me. My name is Tonya Dean and I am very excited to be working here at St John’s Preschool. I have over 25 years of teaching experience and working with young children and their families.
I have earned an Early Childhood Development Certificate from Los Medanos College. I also have earned my bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Brandman University. I hold a Program Director Permit issued by the state of California Department of Education.
I have been married over 35 years. I have a daughter who is Married and is a Special Education Classroom Assistant in a local school district and teaches dance at a local studio. Family is the most important thing to me! I love spending time shopping and going on road trips with my family. I love watching when children are discovering the great big world around them with such wonder and eagerness to learn.
I am looking forward to working with our children and families this year I am looking forward to working the children and families her at St John’s and getting to know each family.
Seahorse Class Teacher
Hello, my name is Franie Millar
I have had the privilege of teaching at St. Johns Preschool since October 2019. I began as a classroom aide before becoming an assistant teacher in March 2020. In August 2020 I became the lead teacher in the Jellyfish classroom.
I am committed to play-based learning and developing a str
Seahorse Class Teacher
Hello, my name is Franie Millar
I have had the privilege of teaching at St. Johns Preschool since October 2019. I began as a classroom aide before becoming an assistant teacher in March 2020. In August 2020 I became the lead teacher in the Jellyfish classroom.
I am committed to play-based learning and developing a strong preschool community. Before joining St. Johns, I was a parent-teacher and teachers assistant at a cooperative preschool for four years. I am a wife and a mother of two. In my downtime, I enjoy reading, art, cub scouts, and coffee.
Dolphin Class Teacher
Hello, my name is Chaz Yardley
I am extremely privileged to be entering my second-year teaching at St. Johns Preschool! I began teaching here last year and it has changed my life. I started taking classes at DVC in 2015, at the urging of my wife. With the thought of having my first child, I wanted to learn the develo
Dolphin Class Teacher
Hello, my name is Chaz Yardley
I am extremely privileged to be entering my second-year teaching at St. Johns Preschool! I began teaching here last year and it has changed my life. I started taking classes at DVC in 2015, at the urging of my wife. With the thought of having my first child, I wanted to learn the developmental stages of Childhood and be as educated as possible in raising my child. During this time, taking Early Childhood Education, I received the best grade in my educational career and learned so much that I wanted to apply to my child and other children. When I started here at St. Johns Preschool, I was given a chance to use the knowledge and expertise I learned in the classroom to follow my dreams of becoming a teacher.
At St John’s we learn through play and follow the Project Approach making sure safety and fun are number one!
Before joining St. Johns, I worked for Tesla building seats and doing security work. I'm a husband and a proud father of two girls. My daughters and my wife are my life! We enjoy the outdoors and spending time with each other.
Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your child and your families lives.
Mr. Chaz