ABOUT US
Our Staff
At Carmel Mountain Preschool one of our highest priorities is ensuring that our teachers and staff are exceptional. We interview each teacher as if they will be teaching our own children and, in some cases, they will be. We go beyond the basic state requirements and look for individuals who embody and support our mission. We look for staff that are loving, caring, dynamic and have a commitment to our children at Carmel Mountain Preschool. Because our school has a long-standing excellent reputation within the childcare industry we are able to attract an equally high-quality professional staff that are dedicated to making a difference in each child’s world.
Our teachers recognize the importance of ongoing communication with parents. They have classroom iPads and email with parents when in-person meetings aren’t possible. We have teachers who have been with us for over 30 years, which is a testament to the consistent, high-quality, caring atmosphere at Carmel Mountain Preschool. We support our teachers with in-service training throughout the year and a Resource Specialist, Teacher Training Specialist, and Curriculum Specialist to enhance and expand their classroom knowledge. All of our teachers are CPR and First Aid Certified and have a minimum of 12 units in Child Development, but more than half of our staff have Masters or Bachelor’s Degrees.
![Founders Dan and Pauline Condrick built Carmel Mountain Preschool in the Rancho Penesquitos community for their three young children.](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/staff-dan-and-pauline.png)
![Founders Dan and Pauline Condrick built Carmel Mountain Preschool in the Rancho Penesquitos community for their three young children.](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/staff-dan-and-pauline.png)
Dan & Pauline Condrick
Founders/Owners
![Arianne is part of the administrative team at Carmel Mountain Preschool. She is an alumni preschooler, as she attended our childcare center as a young child.](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/staff-arianne.png)
![Arianne is part of the administrative team at Carmel Mountain Preschool. She is an alumni preschooler, as she attended our childcare center as a young child.](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/staff-arianne.png)
Arianne Condrick Bettazzi
Executive Director
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Donna-150x150.jpg)
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Donna Taconi
Preschool Director
![Karina Barrett](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Karina-Barrett-cropped-150x150.png)
![Karina Barrett](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Karina-Barrett-cropped-150x150.png)
Karina Barrett
Assistant Director
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Carol-150x150.jpg)
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Carol Fugelberg
Preschool Resource Manager
![Emily Taconi](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Emily-Taconi-150x150.png)
![Emily Taconi](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Emily-Taconi-150x150.png)
Emily Taconi
Preschool Office Staff
![Navi Kalinsky Preschool Office Staff](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Navi-Kalinsky-Preschool-Office-Staff-150x150.png)
![Navi Kalinsky Preschool Office Staff](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Navi-Kalinsky-Preschool-Office-Staff-150x150.png)
Navi Kalinsky
Preschool Enrollment Coordinator
![Sydney-Aguilar-150x150](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Sydney-Aguilar-150x150-1.png)
![Sydney-Aguilar-150x150](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Sydney-Aguilar-150x150-1.png)
Sydney Aguilar
Toddler Preschool Teacher
![Susie Danforth](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Noosha-Ahmadi-150x150.png)
![Susie Danforth](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Noosha-Ahmadi-150x150.png)
Susie Danforth
Toddler Preschool Teacher
![Ruthie Enriquez](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ruthie-Enriquez-150x150.png)
![Ruthie Enriquez](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ruthie-Enriquez-150x150.png)
Ruthie Enriquez
Toddler Preschool Teacher
![Shilpa Mehandroo](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Shilpa-Mehandroo-150x150.png)
![Shilpa Mehandroo](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Shilpa-Mehandroo-150x150.png)
Shilpa Mehandroo
Toddler Preschool Teacher
![amanda templin](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/amanda-templin-150x150.png)
![amanda templin](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/amanda-templin-150x150.png)
Amanda Templin
Two Year Old Preschool Teacher
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Autumn-Gates-Preschool-Support-Staff-150x150.png)
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Autumn-Gates-Preschool-Support-Staff-150x150.png)
Autumn Gates
Two Year Old Preschool Teacher
![Wendy Ruiz Two Year Old Preschool Teacher](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Wendy-Ruiz-Two-Year-Old-Preschool-Teacher-150x150.png)
![Wendy Ruiz Two Year Old Preschool Teacher](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Wendy-Ruiz-Two-Year-Old-Preschool-Teacher-150x150.png)
Wendy Ruiz
Two Year Old Preschool Teacher
![Cassandra H](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cassandra-H-150x150.jpg)
![Cassandra H](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cassandra-H-150x150.jpg)
Cassandra Hutter
Two Year Old Preschool Teacher
![Emma B](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Emma-B-150x150.jpg)
![Emma B](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Emma-B-150x150.jpg)
Emma Bromhead
Two Year Old Preschool Teacher
![yui karino](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/yui-karino-150x150.png)
![yui karino](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/yui-karino-150x150.png)
Yui Karino
Two Year Old Preschool Teacher
![Ariz Maldonado cmp](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ariz-Maldonado-cmp-150x150.png)
![Ariz Maldonado cmp](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ariz-Maldonado-cmp-150x150.png)
Ariz Maldonado
Two Year Old Preschool Teacher
![Nicole Oneal](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Nicole-Oneal-150x150.png)
![Nicole Oneal](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Nicole-Oneal-150x150.png)
Nicole Oneal
Two Year Old Preschool Teacher
![Veronica Nonteman Preschool Support Staff](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Veronica-Nonteman-Preschool-Support-Staff-150x150.png)
![Veronica Nonteman Preschool Support Staff](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Veronica-Nonteman-Preschool-Support-Staff-150x150.png)
Veronica Ninteman
Two Year Old Preschool Teacher
![Natalie Lazor](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Natalie-Lazor-150x150.png)
![Natalie Lazor](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Natalie-Lazor-150x150.png)
Natalie Lazor
Two Year Old Preschool Teacher
![Carolina Mittelstaedt](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Carolina-Mittelstaedt-150x150.png)
![Carolina Mittelstaedt](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Carolina-Mittelstaedt-150x150.png)
Carolina Mittelstaedt
Two Year Old Preschool Teacher
![Grecia Mejia](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grecia-Mejia-150x150.png)
![Grecia Mejia](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grecia-Mejia-150x150.png)
Grecia Mejia
Preschool Support Staff
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Lisa-150x150.jpg)
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Lisa-150x150.jpg)
Lisa Hall
Three Year Old Preschool Teacher
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Melissa-150x150.jpg)
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Melissa-150x150.jpg)
Melissa Hamand
Three Year Old Preschool Teacher & CMP Swag Specialist
![Maddi Beck](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Maddi-Beck-150x150.png)
![Maddi Beck](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Maddi-Beck-150x150.png)
Maddi Beck
Three Year Old Preschool Teacher
![Michael-T-150x150](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Michael-T-150x150-1.jpg)
![Michael-T-150x150](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Michael-T-150x150-1.jpg)
Michael Tan
Three Year Old Preschool Teacher
![Cori-Bunce-Preschool-Support-Staff-150x150](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Cori-Bunce-Preschool-Support-Staff-150x150-1.png)
![Cori-Bunce-Preschool-Support-Staff-150x150](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Cori-Bunce-Preschool-Support-Staff-150x150-1.png)
Cori Bunce
Three Year Old Preschool Teacher
![Jack Romero](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Jack-Romero-150x150.png)
![Jack Romero](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Jack-Romero-150x150.png)
Jack Romero
Three Year Old Preschool Teacher
![Nicole H](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nicole-H-150x150.jpg)
![Nicole H](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nicole-H-150x150.jpg)
Nicole Hamlin
Three Year Old Preschool Teacher
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Tiffany-Sutton-toddler-preschool-teacher-150x150.png)
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Tiffany-Sutton-toddler-preschool-teacher-150x150.png)
Tiffany Sutton
Three Year Old Preschool Teacher
![Chantelle](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Chantelle-150x150.jpg)
![Chantelle](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Chantelle-150x150.jpg)
Chantelle Mahusay
Three Year Old Preschool Teacher
![Daniela Atalig](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Daniela-Atalig-150x150.png)
![Daniela Atalig](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Daniela-Atalig-150x150.png)
Daniela Atalig
Spanish Immersion Preschool Teacher
![Leah](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Leah-150x150.jpg)
![Leah](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Leah-150x150.jpg)
Leah Delacruz
Pre Kindergarten Teacher
![Jules Argulles](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Jules-Argulles-150x150.png)
![Jules Argulles](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Jules-Argulles-150x150.png)
Jules Arguelles
Pre Kindergarten Teacher
![Kayla Smith pre k](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Kayla-Smith-pre-k-150x150.png)
![Kayla Smith pre k](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Kayla-Smith-pre-k-150x150.png)
Kayla Smith
Pre Kindergarten Teacher
![Jovel Loprete](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jovel-Loprete-150x150.png)
![Jovel Loprete](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jovel-Loprete-150x150.png)
Jovel Loprete
Pre Kindergarten Teacher
![Michelle Sheffler - Pre-Kindergarten](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Michele-Sheffler-Pre-Kindergarten.png)
![Michelle Sheffler - Pre-Kindergarten](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Michele-Sheffler-Pre-Kindergarten.png)
Michele Sheffler
Pre Kindergarten Teacher & Conscious Discipline Resident Expert Specialist
![kay doss](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/kay-doss-150x150.png)
![kay doss](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/kay-doss-150x150.png)
Kay Doss
Kindergarten Prep Teacher
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Calee-150x150.jpg)
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Calee-150x150.jpg)
Calee Black
Kindergarten Prep Teacher
![Mele](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Mele-150x150.jpg)
![Mele](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Mele-150x150.jpg)
Mele Saili
Art Studio Teacher
![Stephanie-Boyle-150x150](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Stephanie-Boyle-150x150-1.png)
![Stephanie-Boyle-150x150](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Stephanie-Boyle-150x150-1.png)
Stephanie Boyle
Tinkering Teacher
![Aubrina Zopfi science lab teacher](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Aubrina-Zopfi-science-lab-teacher-150x150.png)
![Aubrina Zopfi science lab teacher](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Aubrina-Zopfi-science-lab-teacher-150x150.png)
Aubrina Zopfi
Science Lab Teacher
![Johnny Potter Nature Lab Teacher](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Johnny-Potter-Nature-Lab-Teacher-150x150.png)
![Johnny Potter Nature Lab Teacher](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Johnny-Potter-Nature-Lab-Teacher-150x150.png)
Johnny Potter
Nature Lab Teacher
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Maile-Saili-two-year-old-preschool-teacher-150x150.png)
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Maile-Saili-two-year-old-preschool-teacher-150x150.png)
Maile Saili
Farmer Chef
![Sylia](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Sylia-1-150x150.jpg)
![Sylia](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Sylia-1-150x150.jpg)
Sylvia Romero
Preschool Support Staff
![Joe-Harvey-150x150](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Joe-Harvey-150x150-1.png)
![Joe-Harvey-150x150](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Joe-Harvey-150x150-1.png)
Joe Harvey
Preschool Support Staff
![Kathy Carlile](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Kathy-Carlile-150x150.jpg)
![Kathy Carlile](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Kathy-Carlile-150x150.jpg)
Kathy Carlile
Preschool Support Staff & New Hire Onboarding Specialist
![Karen](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Karen-150x150.jpg)
![Karen](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Karen-150x150.jpg)
Karen Hagey
Preschool Support Staff & Substitute Teacher
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/merrick-rosales-150x150.png)
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/merrick-rosales-150x150.png)
Merrick Rosalies
Preschool Support Staff
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Shani-150x150.jpg)
![](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Shani-150x150.jpg)
Shani McCormick
Preschool Support Staff & Substitute Teacher
![Kelly](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Kelly-150x150.jpg)
![Kelly](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Kelly-150x150.jpg)
Kelly Knowles
Preschool Support Staff & Substitute Teacher
![Margaret](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Margaret-150x150.jpg)
![Margaret](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Margaret-150x150.jpg)
Margaret Reyes
Preschool Support Staff
![Haley McCann Two-Year-Old Preschool Teacher](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Haley-McCann-Two-Year-Old-Preschool-Teacher-150x150.png)
![Haley McCann Two-Year-Old Preschool Teacher](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Haley-McCann-Two-Year-Old-Preschool-Teacher-150x150.png)
Haley McCann
Preschool Support Staff
![betsy regan preschool support staff](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/betsy-regan-preschool-support-staff-150x150.png)
![betsy regan preschool support staff](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/betsy-regan-preschool-support-staff-150x150.png)
Betsy Regan
Preschool Support Staff
![Beth Smoldt](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Beth-Smoldt-150x150.png)
![Beth Smoldt](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Beth-Smoldt-150x150.png)
Beth Smoldt
Preschool Support Staff Teacher
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Satya Sana
Preschool Support Staff
![Noosha Ahmadi](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Susie-Danforth-150x150.png)
![Noosha Ahmadi](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Susie-Danforth-150x150.png)
Noosha Ahmadi
Preschool Support Staff
![Shruti Ramakrisnan](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Shruti-Ramakrisnan-150x150.png)
![Shruti Ramakrisnan](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Shruti-Ramakrisnan-150x150.png)
Shruti Ramakrisnan
Preschool Support Staff
![Tamara Olson](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tamara-Olson-150x150.png)
![Tamara Olson](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tamara-Olson-150x150.png)
Tamara Olson
Preschool Support Staff
![Delores](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Delores-150x150.jpg)
![Delores](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Delores-150x150.jpg)
Delores Fugelberg
Preschool Custodian
![Beth-Ward-150x150](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Beth-Ward-150x150-1.png)
![Beth-Ward-150x150](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Beth-Ward-150x150-1.png)
Beth Ward
Preschool Support Staff
We are always looking to hire qualified staff!
Carmel Mountain Preschool prides itself on having the highest quality staff. If you are interested in becoming a part of Carmel Mountain Preschool’s legacy of excellence please click here.
![Preschool Teachers & Early Childhood Educators with their children](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/staff-placeholder.jpg)
![Preschool Teachers & Early Childhood Educators with their children](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/staff-placeholder.jpg)