Current Kindergarten teachers are seeing some impressive skills from the new 2024-2025 students entering elementary school. Many of their students had access to our newly opened preschool classrooms at their neighborhood schools.

In this episode of the onesmfc Podcast, we explore the vital role of preschool education and its impact on families. Joining Superintendnet Ochoa are the key leaders from the Turnbull Children's Development Center, who have been instrumental in opening new preschool classrooms and witnessing firsthand the positive outcomes.

• Cristina Haley and Amanda Driscoll, Directors of Turnbull Children Development Center, share their experiences in leading this initiative, discussing the shift to opening preschool programs at Elementary schools where there is a need.
• Nataly Barba, Community Services Specialist, highlights how family communication and resources have played a critical role in the success of families navigating the early education system, reinforcing support with multilingual families and ensuring that all students and families are supported every step of the way.
• Claudia Ramirez, Early Learning Center Technician, provides insights into the operational side of opening these classrooms, having worked at Turnbull for over a decade.

Tune in to hear more about how we leverage community collaboration to support all students and families at the San Mateo-Foster City School District.

Interested in learning more? Check out our recent On the Road to Year 3 Annual Report!