Meet Our Team

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The inspiration to open a school began for Laura when her son, Jake — now 39 — attended his very first day of preschool. That experience sparked a vision she was determined to bring to life. In 1989, she founded Marin Enrichment in the downstairs of her Greenbrae home. Her three children, Jake, Meagan, and Caitlin, are proud Marin Enrichment graduates who went on to attend the University of Washington, UC Berkeley, and UCLA, respectively.

As Marin Enrichment grew, Laura moved the school to the Bacich Campus, creating a seamless bridge from preschool to kindergarten. There, she also launched an after-school program that continues to serve children of all ages. Laura’s presence on campus radiates warmth and positivity, fostering an atmosphere of kindness, connection, and love that touches every student, family, and staff member.

Today, one of Laura’s greatest joys is being “Grandma” to six wonderful grandchildren. She’s especially excited to celebrate her eldest three — Henry, Louie, and Ruthie — as members of Marin Enrichment’s graduating class of 2025.

Caitlin has dreamed of working with children and leading Marin Enrichment for as long as she can remember. A proud alumna of Marin Enrichment, Bacich, Kent, and Redwood, she went on to earn her degree in Psychology and Theater from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2014. While at UCLA, she competed in Cross Country and Track & Field for four years, earning the title of Most Inspirational Runner in 2013 — and she still starts every morning with a run on Mt. Tam.

Her passion for education brought her back to Marin Enrichment every summer as a volunteer. In 2014, upon graduating from UCLA, she trained to become Director — a role she has embraced wholeheartedly ever since. Under her leadership, Marin Enrichment has continued to thrive as a joyful, nurturing space where children feel known, supported, and inspired.

Caitlin treasures connecting with students each day, whether she’s joining in play, sparking curiosity, or reading a favorite story. One of her most beloved read-alouds is Flap Your Wings by P.D. Eastman, which always leaves her classroom filled with smiles and laughter.

Ms. Sue brings decades of experience and a deep love for early childhood education to our community. After attending Santa Rosa Community College she he earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Education from Concordia University. She has served as a Child Development Program Director, Founding Preschool Director, College Instructor, Restorative Practices presenter, published author, and Accreditation Officer.

A proud mother of three, Ms. Sue treasures moments of wonder in the classroom — especially reading Where the Wild Things Are to children for the very first time. 

Lada graduated from Moscow University with Masters Degree in World history and Political Science.

Throughout Lada's entire career she has experienced working with preschool students all the way up to High Schoolers. Lada found her joy once again at the preschool level with us at Marin Enrichment in 2017. She loves art, music, cooking and cant wait to share this love with children. Her favorite book to read is Mixed A Colorful Story by Arree Chung.

Teacher Evelyn has been working with children for 10 years and continues to expand her expertise through Early Childhood Education courses at the College of Marin. Both of her sons are proud Marin Enrichment Preschool graduates and now enjoy our extended care program each afternoon.

Evelyn brings warmth, energy, and a love of language to the classroom, with Spanish being one of her favorite activities to share with students. She especially enjoys reading Qué Serás by Camille Saied Méndez, inspiring children to dream about all the possibilities their future holds.

Olympia is a dedicated teacher, passionate about fostering a supportive and engaging environment. She has been working for the Marin County Office of Education, teaching students from Grades TK through 5th. Olympia holds a bachelor’s degree from New York University in International Politics, and a Masters of Fine Arts in graphic design from the School of Visual Arts in NYC. She had an extensive career as a designer and art director before teaching. In her career, Olympia has worked extensively with school groups and educational organizations. Olympia loves design, art, hiking with her family, history and travel. She can’t wait to share her love with children. One of her favorite books to read is Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White.

Teacher Reilly received a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Curriculum & Education and multiple subject teaching credential at San Francisco State University. Her love for working with children began while teaching gymnastics, sparking a passion for hands-on learning and building strong connections with her students. She especially enjoys reading Marley Goes to School and Mo Willems’ Elephant & Piggie series, bringing joy and laughter to story time.

With five years of teaching experience and over fifteen years working with children, Teacher Spenser brings creativity, kindness, and a strong play-based philosophy to the classroom. She earned her degree in Art from UC Santa Cruz, and her lessons often encourage imagination, hands-on exploration, and joyful learning. Spenser’s favorite book to share with students is A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, a story she loves for its adventure, heart, and message about courage.

Teacher Paulo brings over a decade of experience teaching jiu jitsu to children of all ages in Marin. He graduated from Sonoma State University in 2017 with a degree in Psychology and draws on this knowledge to support his teaching approach.

Passionate about helping children grow both physically and socially, Paulo focuses on developing gross motor skills through engaging physical activities and encouraging social development through imaginative play. His classes combine structure, creativity, and fun — creating an environment where children feel confident, capable, and excited to learn.

Teacher Kayley earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Sonoma State University and her Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from College of Marin, where she also played basketball and volleyball. For the past two years, she has worked at an elementary school, gaining valuable experience and further deepening her passion for education. Her love for working with children began through coaching, which sparked a joy for teaching the sports she cherished growing up.

Kayley especially enjoys reading the Wayside School series, bringing humor, energy, and fun to story time. She is dedicated to creating a positive, encouraging environment where kids can learn, grow, and have fun along the way.

Teacher Audrey is currently a student at College of Marin, where she is studying Education and Sociology. A lifelong member of the Marin County, she graduated from White Hill Middle School and Archie Williams High School before continuing her studies locally.

Audrey has a strong passion for working with children and is thrilled to be in the classroom doing what she loves. She brings a friendly, fun energy to her teaching, creating a space where students feel both supported and inspired. She enjoys playing music and sharing stories, and one of her favorite books to read with her class is Fancy Nancy — a story she can’t wait to bring to life for her students.

Emerson, better known as Teacher Rene was born and raised in El Salvador, a warm and vibrant place he still speaks of fondly. He graduated from San Rafael High School in 2016 and has been an active member of the Boy Scouts of America for over nine years, gaining valuable leadership, mentoring, and community service experience that he now brings into the classroom.

He enjoys reading fiction, painting, weight training, and camping, and brings that same curiosity and energy to working with children. Teacher Rene believes deeply that kids are the key to a brighter future and strives to teach with compassion, understanding, and a sense of adventure.