PATRICIA ROBERTS I founded the Roberts School in 1975. I had directed a private school in San Mateo for many years but always knew that someday I would create my own school for young children. I was born and raised in South Carolina and graduated with a B.S. in Business from Lander college which is in Greenwood, South Carolina. Canada college is where I received my child development degree. With my daughter, Brenda, I remain involved in providing children with an environment in which they may thrive. BRENDA ROBERTS I am the daughter of the founder of the Roberts School and I have been a teacher and director since the inception of the school. I have my B.S. in Child Development and my Elementary Teaching Credential from California State University Hayward. I taught our kindergarten for 20 years and these first students are now in their mid thirties and remain in contact with us to this day!! Now, with the help of our director, I continue to be involved with all of the day to day activities of the school. ELISA BARRETT I have been at the Roberts School since 1994. For seven years I was the Rainbow teacher and since 2001 I have had the privilege of being the director. In addition to directing I teach Spanish twice a week during the school year and yoga during the summer. I graduated from Canada College with an A. S. Degree and Certificate in Early Childhood Education. I will receive my Bachelors Degree in Child and Adolescent Development through San Francisco State University in 2008. I love the Roberts School. DEBBIE AUTSEN As the Bumblebee teacher, I feel so privileged to be part of the team here at the Roberts School since 2003. I have had many years of experience teaching preschool. I have a credential in Parent Education from San Jose State and 24 units in Early Childhood Education from Foothill College. I have two wonderful children and one beautiful grandson. Playing with my grandson is such a special time for me. I also like to knit, hike, go for long walks and go camping with my dear husband of 31 years. SUE LOPEZ I am very pleased to be the Dinosaur (pre-kindergarten) teacher at The Roberts School. I have over 13 years of experience as a head teacher in pre-kindergarten and I received my E.C.E. certificate from Canada College. I enjoy attending workshops so that I can keep my knowledge growing in this field. I live in San Carlos and have two daughters. I am now a grandmother of 4 beautiful grandchildren!!! I enjoy playing with my grandchildren, shopping, taking long walks on the beach and traveling. COURTNEY PREIMESBERGER I have been the Rainbow Room teacher for almost three years now. I have grown up in the area, graduating from Menlo-Atherton high school down the street and in 2005 from Chico State with my Bachelor's in Liberal Studies. At Chico I was a Pi Phi, and also met my fiancé who is now a chef, and who I am marrying this October. It is a really exciting time in my life! I love working with the kids! We enjoy art time and love cooking together. I love to shop, read, bake and travel. VIRGINIA "GINI" FLORES I am delighted to have joined the Roberts School Family in the Fall of 2006. Since 1993 I have cared for and taught children ages 2 months to 5 years in my Home Family Day Care. I enjoy attending lectures, classes and conferences geared towards Early Childhood Education. I received my Early Childhood Education units from Foothill College and I am currently attending Canada College to receive my AA Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been happily married to my husband for 22 years. I have been blessed with two terrific kids. My son is currently attending Menlo Atherton High School and is the Handy Man for the Roberts School. My daughter is a Canada college student, aspiring to be in the fashion industry. TABITHA COFFEY I am originally from beautiful San Diego and found myself in the bay area to attend college in 2002. I earned my B.A. in Liberal Arts-Psychology while attending Menlo College where I participated in the women’s wrestling program. I was also the manager for the men’s wrestling team. Wrestling was and still is a big part of my life. I no longer compete but I am still involved in officiating state and national events. After attending Menlo for three years and receiving my B.A., I searched for the best teaching program in California and I found Notre Dame De Namur. NDNU focuses on creating good teachers and giving them the tools they need to run an efficient classroom that concentrates on each child as an individual. I am extremely excited about joining the Roberts School staff and experiencing new endeavors in my life.