Meet Our Staff
The staff at Harvest Christian Preschool is trained in Early Childhood Development through education and experience. All of our teachers have Early Childhood Development units required by State Licensing to teach preschool. Our staff’s professional experience in the classroom ranges from 3 years to 8 years. In addition, all staff has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificates.
Mrs. Esther Cuevas
Administrator
(510) 797-0170
esther@harvestpreschool.org
As a wife, mother, grandmother and small business owner; it is a joy and a pleasure to serve as the administrator of Harvest Christian reschool. Working in the circular world I have served as Corporate Secretary and Vice President of Finance for 38 years. Being a ministers daughter, I have had various opportunities serving as Christian Ed Director, Missonette Co-Ordinator and Youth Leader. Traveling, singing, teaching and speaking has been a great enjoyment in my life. I now serve as the Financial Officer for New Dawn Worship Center and Harvest Christian Preschool Board Member. My goal is to see our school grow and reach out to the needs of our community. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share God's love with your children.
Ms. Krystal Morales
Asst. Administrator
(510) 797-0170
krystal@harvestpreschool.org
Hello! My name is Krystal Morales and I am an assistant administrator at Harvest. Three years ago I began as a teacher’s assistant in the school and later moved to the offices to help Mrs. Esther Cuevas; it was there that I found the enjoyment of working in business and finances. As a full time student, I study at California State University East Bay in hopes of obtaining my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. At New Dawn Worship Center, I devote my time to being a youth leader in the Youth Ministries and a mentor in a young girl’s mentorship program. The church and the preschool have been tremendous blessings in my life and I’m grateful to God for giving me the opportunity to serve in both. I’m excited to see the preschool grow in new ways and the children reach new heights in all the areas of their lives. Thank you for allowing your children to come and grow with us!
Ms. Dianna Cuevas
Director
Room 5 Teacher, The Explorers Class
(510) 713-8748
harvestdirector@harvestpreschool.org
I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Dianna Cuevas and I am the Explorer’s teacher in Room 5. This is my second year here at Harvest Christian Preschool. I started working in a preschool right out of high school in 1982. Although I have an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Kaplan University, I have attended Chabot College in Hayward, Los Medanos College in Brentwood, and Vanguard University to further my Early Childhood Education. I have police, emergency and CPR training. I have been a member of New Dawn Worship Center for 28 years. I was a Sunday school teacher, choir director, worship director, soloist, sound technician, senior director, and children’s church director. In 2003, I served on the board to help start Harvest Christian Preschool. Currently, I serve as a representative and director for our school. My vision is to see our children develop social, emotional, cognitive, creative, and spiritual development. I am committed in providing quality education and care. I encourage each parent to support the school, staff members, and most of all your children. I am here to provide family values, and a nurturing environment where children can grow in the faith of God. It is my goal to equip them with the basic fundamentals to move on to kindergarden.
Mrs. Margot Perez
Head Teacher
Room 2 Teacher, Little Ladybugs & Bumble Bees Class
My name is Margot Perez. I have been working with Harvest Christian Preschool for almost 7 years. I am a wife, and a Christian mother of four children. I make God the center of my life and my family. I have been working with young children for almost 16 years. I have received most of my college education through Chabot College and other Early Childhood Education programs. I continue to take classes to refresh my knowledge and offer more to the students that I work with. I am certified in CPR, fingerprinted and registered with the State of California Licensing. It is my passion and desire to work with young children. I come from a multicultural family, have traveled to India and other parts of the world where I have been exposed to a plethora of cultures in which I believe gives me insight, respect, and deeper understanding of the children’s needs, values and ways. I feel very privledged and blessed to be able to work with God’s children. It is my goal to provide a safe, secure environment, enriched with the skills that will equip them with the basic fundamentals and make them feel confident to move on to the next classroom.
Ms. Theresa Church
Room 4 Teacher, Discovery Kids
Hi, My name is Theresa Church. I'm new to Harvest Christian Preschool. My career working with children started while I was attending a church. I was asked to teach. Since that day my goal was to be a teacher. I've been working with children for several years. I have received most of my college education through Chabot College, Ohlone College and other Early Childhood Education programs. I have CPR training and fingerprinted with the state of California. I look forward to discovering new ways of learning and teaching my class.
Room 4 Teacher, Discovery Kids
Hi, My name is Theresa Church. I'm new to Harvest Christian Preschool. My career working with children started while I was attending a church. I was asked to teach. Since that day my goal was to be a teacher. I've been working with children for several years. I have received most of my college education through Chabot College, Ohlone College and other Early Childhood Education programs. I have CPR training and fingerprinted with the state of California. I look forward to discovering new ways of learning and teaching my class.
Mrs. Lissette Galvan
Room 3 Teacher, Couragous Lions Class
Let me introduce myself. I am a wife and mother to three wonderful children. As a teenager, I worked in Christian Ed, Children Church and Missionettes. I obtained my AA Degree from Canada and my Associate Teachers creditials from Chabot College. In March of 2011, I returned to Harvest Christian Preschool as the teacher of the "Couragous Lions". My goal is to teach children how to be independent, responsible, caring and successful in life making each day fun and exciting for children to learn.
Ms. Naomi Hinojosa
Room 2 Assistant Teacher
Hello! My name is Naomi Hinojosa. I received my B.A. in Liberal Studies this May from Vanguard University. This degree enables me to work as an elementary school teacher in the future. I also have an AA in Biblical Studies from the Latin America Bible Institute. Throughout my time in college, I have taken several Early Childhood Education classes. I have tought Pre-K Sunday School in church and worked in children ministries. I look forward to an exciting year and I hope your children do too.
Room 2 Assistant Teacher
Hello! My name is Naomi Hinojosa. I received my B.A. in Liberal Studies this May from Vanguard University. This degree enables me to work as an elementary school teacher in the future. I also have an AA in Biblical Studies from the Latin America Bible Institute. Throughout my time in college, I have taken several Early Childhood Education classes. I have tought Pre-K Sunday School in church and worked in children ministries. I look forward to an exciting year and I hope your children do too.
