Meet Our Dedicated, Wonderful Staff
Many preschools, early learning and childcare facilities will boast that they have the best staff – but we really do! Our staff have many hours of schooling, continued education and spend so much time working with and for the students. We are constantly reminded how lucky we are to have them! Everyone is committed to working alongside the families we serve to ensure all students are receiving the best education and care.
If you’re looking to get in touch with our staff, click on their name to send them an email. Not sure who you need to contact? Check out our contact page or click the link in the top right corner of the page to find out.
Linda Alumbaugh
ECEAP Director
I have been at Josephine for 37 years and in the childcare field for 40 years. This is all I have ever done, and I love it. For the first few years of working in childcare, I did go to school for a few quarters to do something else and then I realized I was already doing what I wanted to do when I grew up.
The best part is this field is always changing and growing and it’s so exciting. Former students who I have taken care of now bring their children to me and it does not make me feel old at all. I love that they thought enough of their experience with me to bring their own children.
I have 2 two sons and 3 grandchildren who I love spending time with. If I could have had my grandchildren first, I would have! Lol! I have 2 Mastiff pup-pups who are like my children now. 😊
In my spare time I like to go on hikes and bike rides.
Maya Armijo
Family Support Specialist
I have worked in childcare at Josie’s for 17 years where I’ve been an assistant, lead teacher and Montessori teacher. This is my 5th year in ECEAP as Family Support Specialist. Before Josie’s, I did an internship with Youthnet where I accompanied social workers to home visits with foster families. Additionally, I have spent many hours studying human services and psychology at a college level. I love working with people!
My hope is that everyone feels comfortable speaking with me and knows that mine is never a place to judge. I know what it’s like to encounter obstacles in life and my main focus is always to support you and your family in any way that I can.
I am married and have 3 children and a dog named Rez. We finally became first-time homeowners recently and are having fun setting up our new home. It was a longtime coming, but so worth the wait!
When I’m not at school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, watching movies, singing, music, travel, BBQ’s, camping, and going to the ocean.
Linda Chavez
Lead Teacher – ¡se habla Español!
I am in my 4th year as a Lead Teacher at Josie’s Learning Center ECEAP. I have two decades of experience in my career of early education from the roles of home-visitor to Kindergarten teacher. In addition to managing a busy work and personal life schedule, I have volunteered to support military events, families, and causes during my ten years on Camp Pendleton in California.
In my free time I enjoy reading, cooking, and family game nights with my three sisters. I feel my biggest accomplishment is supporting my son James who is known to be a well-mannered and respectable young man working his way through college. I believe in being a lifelong learner and it begins with the loved ones at home.
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