Toni is our newest teacher here at LRW. Toni is a native Spanish-speaker, with more than 15 years of experienxperience includes working as a preschool teacher and early interventionist with children with special needs. For the last 5 years, Toni has worked as a Spanish teacher, and is currently the head teacher of a Spanish immersion after-school program in Albany. She plays guitar and writes her own songs to promote the acquisition of Spanish in a fun and lasting way. Please give her a bienvenidos when you see her at the school.
Stephanie Brown is a former co-owner and co-founder of the Little Red Wagon. She is currently assisting in financial and business matters while residing in Hawaii with her family. After 15 years in the software industry, she decided to switch gears to become a teacher. She holds a Bachelor's of Science in Biology from Harvard-Radcliffe College. In 2003, Stephanie received her Masters in Education and California teaching credential from U.C. Berkeley. She has also worked as a research associate at UCB’s Graduate School of Education focusing on young students’ learning through scientific inquiry. She taught 5th grade at Washington Elementary in Alameda. Stephanie was a violinist and singer with Mariachi Ortega for over ten years and enjoys sharing her love of music with the children. 
Preeya Chim-in is co-owner and head teacher of The
Little Red Wagon. She operated her own home day care for three years while
raising her son before joining us. Preeya holds an Associate Teacher
Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Contra Costa College. She took
additional courses at CCC in teaching art to children and guitar to learn how
to play children’s songs. She was a
substitute preschool teacher at El Cerrito Preschool Cooperative where her son is
a student. She additionally was a substitute at Duck’s Nest Preschool in
Berkeley. For over seven years, Preeya volunteered to help care for disabled
and orphaned children in Thailand. This was a very challenging position
where she learned a new level of patience and compassion. She holds a Bachelor’s
Degree in Business Management from Pranakhon University in Bangkok, Thailand and
a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Suandusit University, also in Bangkok. Before
coming to the United States Preeya was an Account Executive with Thai Telephone
and Telecom for twelve years as well as a marketing manager for two years with
Telecom Asia. She is a loving, caring
sweet person who new children warm up and bond to very quickly. Meet the Teachers
Atcha Blacklock is Owner, Director and Licensee of The Little Red Wagon. She has over twelve years of experience working with children. She received her Bachelors in Education from a university in Thailand. Atcha came to the U.S. in 1998 as a teacher at the Thai temple in Berkeley where she taught in a classroom of preschool-aged children. Atcha’s love for children is evident as soon as you see her with them. Her gentle yet persistent manner enables her to use positive and effective discipline in a loving way. She spends her spare time gardening, cooking, playing badminton, and entertaining friends.