My name is Amanda. I’ve been teaching at Pepper Valley Learning Center since the summer of 2004. I have my Master Teacher Certificate. I am currently working towards my AA degree in Child Development. I have had special training in classroom management, and working with children who have special needs. My prior work experience involved working with children who have special needs and challenging behaviors.

I love working with children of all ages, but my favorite age is the pre – K and kindergarten age. They often remind me to appreciate the simple things in life, like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. I feel blessed to share precious moments, smiles, and laughter with the children in my class. I hope my academic guidance prepares them for the high demands for kindergarten and elementary school.

On my free time I enjoy camping in the summer and traveling to new and exciting places. I then bring my new experiences to the classroom through art, cooking and music. Creativity is nourished and encouraged in my class, it is part of my daily life. I’m always looking for new and exciting things to do and to experience in my class. Each year I can hardly wait to meet my new class and share our precious time together.

Dear families my name is Andrel Love-Carter. I currently hold an AS and an AA degree in Early Childhood Education; complimented with over thirty years of experience in the field of Child Development. During my career I have taught various age groups from two year olds through Pre-Kindergarten. I have also directed the after school program. I have also had the opportunity to work as an administrator in the front office. My passion is teaching and watching children learn and grow. I love interacting and working in the classroom first hand with the children. I look forward to my work day where I get to do what I love most.
I am married and have a daughter and two step-daughters. My husband is a Fire Marshall and works for the City of San Diego. I enjoy spending time with family on my days off.

Hello my name is Aubrey. I have been at Pepper Valley Learning Center since the summer of 2005. I currently work with the two year old children and find them very inquisitive. It is amazing to watch them grow and change as they learn. I love to work with toddlers because they take in so much and they keep you on your toes. My hobbies are singing, songwriting and dancing.

Hello, my name is Barbara. I joined the Pepper Valley Learning Center staff the summer of 2003. I enjoy working with children because we learn so much from each other. I also enjoy the relationship I have with their parents. I can hardly wait to share what they did at the end of each day. I spend my days off with my grandchildren. We enjoy going to parks and watching movies. I work with two year old children and I love their bright faces in the morning and their excitement when they learn something for the first time. Every day is an adventure and the possibilities are endless.

Hello my name is Carie and I serve as the Director of Pepper Valley Learning Center. You will find me working in the front office; answering phones, on the computer, or visiting with parents. I have been part of the Pepper Valley Family since the early 80’s. It is a compliment to have students I once taught return with their own children. Time goes by quickly, and children grow up so fast. I feel lucky to be part of your child’s life; during these formative years.

Hello, my name is Laura. I work with the children from W. D. Hall Elementary School, in our afterschool program. I enjoy this age group as I am constantly challenged by them and intrigued by what they say. I have been at Pepper Valley Learning Center since 2006, and have loved getting to know each child more intimately. When I am not at work I attend the University of Phoenix. But what I enjoy most is spending time with my son Logan.

Hello, I’m Monica and I work in the front office of Pepper Valley Learning Center. You can find me busy in the front office, or visiting the children in the classrooms. I have the privilege of working with children. If I could do anything for the children that attend our school: It would be to establish the love of learning. Children can learn through movement, taste, sound, feel, sight and even in the silence of a quiet room. Life is full of lessons and I can’t wait to see what the day will bring as I share it with the staff, parents, and children of Pepper Valley Learning Center.

My name is Stephanie Whittaker. I have been at Pepper Valley Learning Center since the beginning of 2007. I have my Bachelors of Arts degree in sociology from California State University of Fullerton. Prior to teaching I worked for the County of Orange as a counselor working with abused and neglected children. I love working with children it is very rewarding and remarkable to watch them change and develop. I enjoy spending my free time with my husband and my family.