Our Team
Our team is made up of dedicated professionals fluent in both the language and culture of the programs they support. They guide families, leading programs, and make sure every child’s experience is smooth, fun, and meaningful. Caring, organized, and fully invested in your success, we chose them not just for their skills and experience, but also for their warm, approachable personalities. We love having them on our team—and we know you will too!
Patty Lizarraga
Toddler Program
For Patty, it is incredibly rewarding to see the excitement young children experience when learning. She believes that children are our future, and that each child is unique. She encourages children through positive reinforcement, fostering their growth and building their confidence.
Patty values working at Savoir Faire because the school feels like a family, where everyone supports and helps one another. Outside of work, she enjoys spending weekends with her family, cheering on her son at his soccer games.
Nancy Salvidar
Spanish Program
Nancy is the happiest when surrounded with her little peeps. Native Spanish speaker, she started her career as an assistant working in preschools as she was going to school. These experience determined her future, and we are delighted to have her in our team. While maintaining a safe environment, she focuses on the proper development and growth of her students.
Ruixin Guo
Mandarin Program
Ruixin loves working with young children! Her education and experience have instilled in her the values of hard work, attention to detail, and open-mindedness. Most importantly, she understands that genuine care for her students directly contributes to their success. She brings exceptional expertise, strong communication skills, and unwavering enthusiasm to our Mandarin Program!
Fanny Raphaneaud
Fanny Raphaneaud
French Program
Fanny walked into our office looking for a way to share her language, culture, and her love of children. After working in the corporate world for most of her life, she decided she wanted to make a difference in the lives of children. A mother of 5 and grandmother of 7, she gently guides her little students through the challenges of learning French. They love her! There is some magic about her… lots of love, and experience!
Ann Esquivel
Spanish Program
Ann joined our team at the beginning of 2019, bringing with her a genuine passion for working with children. She has a natural ability to connect with each child, adapting to their individual personality. Ann believes that every child has unique strengths and potential, and she is dedicated to helping each one shine. We are so happy to have her on our team!
Olga Benitez
Infant Program
Olga first joined our team in February 2019. She has a background in Early Childhood Education and extensive experience working with children. Along with her expertise, she brings a genuine love of teaching and a strong dedication to our school. By using a variety of instructional materials—visual, auditory, verbal, and kinesthetic—to support learning objectives, she fosters students’ well-rounded growth and development.
