Preschool Staff

Director of Preschool - Mrs. Haydet Giulianetti

Mrs. Haydet Giulianetti is our Director of preschool. She has her degree in Early Childhood Education with emphasis on Early Reading Skills. This is her third year at Notre Dame Elementary. She has been working with young children for the past 20 years and loves the energy and spunk they bring. She is passionate about ECE and hopes to continue to mentor teachers who want to work in this field. On her time off she loves spending time with her husband and two boys. They love cooking and staying active.

hgiulianetti@nde.org

Preschool Teacher - Ms. Marisol Arenas

Marisol Arenas grew up in the Bay Area. She holds an Associate of Arts degree in Child Development. She has worked with children for over a decade. She has always possessed an inherent affinity for children and delight in engaging with children, having experience with infants up to five-year-olds. In her leisure time, she likes to spend time with her family, travel, cook, and visit the ocean. She is eager to meet her students and join this special community.

marenas@nde.org

TK Teacher - Ms. Jennie Javier

Ms. Javier is the TK teacher at Notre Dame Elementary School, with a strong background in early childhood education. Before joining us as a substitute for all grades from preschool to 8th grade last school year, she worked as a preschool teacher. Her diverse teaching experience and passion for fostering young learners make her an invaluable member of our team, dedicated to helping students thrive in their early academic journeys.

jjavier@nde.org

TK Teacher - Ms. Aylin Montes-Romero

Ms. Montes-Romero holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development from San Jose State University and a Master of Arts in Literacy Education from Arizona State University. She is deeply passionate about incorporating reading and writing into students’ daily learning experiences. With a love for working with children of all ages, she finds joy in witnessing each child's individual growth and development. Outside the classroom, she enjoys family walks with her dogs, traveling to Mexico, and exploring new and exotic cuisines.

amontesromero@nde.org

Extended Care Teacher - Ms. Katie Case

Mrs. Case relocated to California from Utah a year ago and has thoroughly enjoyed her time here. With four years of experience working with children, she is excited to join the team at Notre Dame Preschool. In her free time, Mrs. Case enjoys writing, singing, playing word games, and spending quality time with friends and family.

kcase@nde.org

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