Miss Dalena joined Little Oak Preschool fall of 2026 and comes to us with a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development from San José State University. She enjoys creating meaningful experiences for children and especially loves circle time, where she can engage the children through songs, stories, and group activities. Her favorite part of being a teacher is watching the children grow and develop throughout the year. She finds it rewarding to see their personalities emerge, build new skills, and reach developmental milestones along the way. Outside of Little Oak, Dalena enjoys hiking, baking, trying new foods, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. If she could live anywhere in the world, she would choose Kyoto, Japan.