Ms. Cani has been a loyal part of the Sunshine House crew since 2004 and loves the family feeling we have for each other! Johnny is her husband and she has two elementary school-aged boys, Jisias and Antonio, and dog, Cafe. Her favorite color is purple and favorite book is The Secret Garden. Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing. Favorite quote: “To be your self in a world that is trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Ralph Waldo Emerson[/learn_more]

Ms. Chelsea has been with Sunshine House for seven years.  She loves the children’s smiling faces and all their hugs!  Chelsea loves spending time outside with her four dogs; Remi, Kevin, Stella & Chloe. She keeps busy exercising, baking and visiting Disneyland often.  Chelsea is a die-hard Bay Area sports fan.  Favorite flower: Sunflower.  Favorite Children’s Song: The Wheels on the Bus.  Favorite quote:  “Believe you can and you are half way there”.

Ms. Mary began her Sunshine House career in 1993 when her 2 daughters were attending the preschool and has been with us ever since.  She enjoys the lake, houseboating, water sports and vactationing in Cabo. Favorite Quote: “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.”

Ms. Justine joined our Brentwood team after first working at the Oakley school.  She loves to do science with the preschoolers. Justine also loves to sing with the children; her favorite song is “I have a little turtle”.  She enjoys traveling to tropical places. Favorite flower: Rose.  Favorite Movie: 90’s Disney Movies.  Favorite Quote: “It doesn’t get easier, you just get stronger.”  -Carla Sabio Gallo.

Ms. Olivia loves working at Sunshine House because “we are a family”.  She is is always smiling and laughing at the silly things the children say.  She enjoys hiking with her dog Rex, working out, jigsaw puzzles and painting. You will often catch her cheering on the Warriors and Niners. Favorite Holiday: Halloween.  Favorite Color: Blue.  Favorite Children’s Book: Green Eggs & Ham. And shh.. she is scared of birds. 

Ms. Cynthia joined the Sunshine House team a few years back after teaching for over 10 years.  She was born in Mexico and enjoys being able to share and speak Spanish with the preschoolers.    She loves to write, color… and binge watch a good TV show. She is silly and enjoys making the children laugh.  

Ms. Gissele loves reading and singing with the children everyday!  She is a Bay Area sports fan: Warriors, Giants, Raiders.  Favorite flower: Orchid.  Favorite Movie: An American Tail.