Our Staff and Volunteers
At the Happy Bunch™, we want our program to be a home away from home. We are a big family! As staff and volunteers, we are dedicated to your treasures. Our professional growth never stops. We are not only seeking careers in the educational field, but we have been actively involved in early childhood education for many years.
When a new member is welcomed to our program, whether a child or staff member, they are introduced and familiarized with each other before working begins.
Each member meets all applicable licensing requirements and is certified in Adult, Child and Infant First Aid and CPR. Each of our employees are warm and nurturing, and value and respect each child as an individual.
Meet the staff!
Sophia Chaves- Teaching Assistant
High School student
Has completed several workshops through Child Action such as: "Science in the Classroom."
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Principal's Honor Roll 2009-2010
4 years of volunteer experience
Lotty Giusti-Chaves- Owner, Director,Teacher, and TutorTim Duncan said, "Good, better, best. Never let it rest until your good is better and your better is best." I strive to pursue this motto in my own professional growth and inspire this same perseverance in my students. BS in Physiology from UC Davis
Child Development Site Supervisor and Program Director Permits from the State of CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher & Teacher Certificates from Cosumnes River College
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Sharon Reese Professional Development Award Recipient for Exemplary Work with Preschool-aged Children
Continues taking number workshops through child development, education and nutrition organizations such as Child Action, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, California Association for the Education of Young Children, etc.
Professional Growth Adviser with the Child Development Training Consortium since 2007
17 years of experience as director and teacher at the Happy Bunch™
Oscar Chaves- Teaching Assistant, Webmaster, and Tutor
Child Development Assistant Permit from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Associate in Arts Social Sciences Degree from Sacramento City College
Healthy Families Insurance Training Certificate from Child Abuse Prevention Council of Sacramento, Inc.
Paraeducator Certification from Elk Grove Unified School District
Currently attending Sacramento State University to pursue a BA in Liberal Studies
Bilingual in English and Spanish
10 years of experience at the Happy Bunch™
Lotty Chaves- Teaching Assistant, Webmaster, and Tutor
Child Development Assistant Permit from Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Currently attends UC Davis, pursuing BA in Human Development and Double Minor in Education and Spanish
Has completed many workshops through Child Action and the California Association for the Education of Young Children.
Bilingual in English and Spanish
2 year Teacher Assistant at Spanish Immersion Elementary School
8 years of experience at the Happy Bunch™
Cassy Lindsey- Teaching AssistantHigh school graduate
Has completed several workshops through Child Action such as: "Creating Environments for Infants and Toddlers," "Science in the Classroom," "Healthy Practices for Childcare Programs," and "Marketing your Child Care in Today's Economy."
Almost 2 years of experience
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Boris Chaves- AssistantHigh School honor roll student
Recipient of California Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
6 years of volunteer experience