Esmeralda Alvarez
Associate Teacher
Esme began working at the Children’s Center Fall of 2020 as a Student Assistant II in Bambini 2. Since then, she has worked in all of the Bambini classrooms. Working in all Bambini classrooms has allowed her to see the differences between the different ages. She has also gained/developed experience and skills that have become useful when working with the children and as a supervisor in the classroom. Esme graduated spring 2024 with her B.A.
Nancy Fimbrez
Head Teacher
Nancy is excited to be joining the ASI Sacramento State University Children’s Center community! She has been devoted to the field of Early Childhood Education since 2015. Nancy obtained her B.S. in Child and Family Development from San Diego State University (2017) and her M.S. in Early Childhood Inclusive Education from Portland State University (2024). The foundation of her teaching is centered around inclusion, connections, and collaboration. She believes everyone is a teacher with diverse knowledge and experiences to contribute to our learning community.
Taylor Ogden
Associate Teacher
Taylor began working at the Children Center in Fall 2024 as an Assistant Teacher in the La Casita 2 room. She is a Sacramento State graduate, having earned her B.A. in Communcations in 2016 and earned and M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Pacific Oaks College 3 years later. Taylor loves playing with children, reading with them to help build their vocabulary, and doing art projects with them and is always amazed with how creative they can be and how their minds work.
Barbara Rogers
Cook
At age 21, Chef Barbara embarked on her culinary journey, contributing to the opening of the first Zocalo location. Her experience includes working at renowned establishments such as Sellands and David Berkely, as well as learning the art of sushi rolling from the esteemed Chef Billy Ngo of Kru. For a decade, Chef Barbara honed her skills at the Sacramento Convention Center, mastering large-scale catering. She contributed to cooking meals for the governors State of the State address, World Cheese Expo and getting to meet Chef Alice Waters of the school food program The Edible Garden.
Yuliya Vilchis
Associate Teacher
Yuliya entered the field of Early Childhood Education in 2006. Over the years she has worked in a variety of private and public programs serving children 3 months of age through Pre-Kindergarten.
Yuliya holds an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from American River College. Yuliya plans to attend Sacramento State University to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development. Yuliya joined ASI Children’s Center in November 2024 working in the toddler classroom.
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