About Us
“My School” by Matteo
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a high quality early childhood education program
that emphasizes low student-teacher ratios, developmentally appropriate curriculum,
low staff turnover, family and community relations.
We are committed to ensuring that students arrive in kindergarten ready to learn and succeed in school.
Meet Team - Moldovan Academy
Kathleen Moldovan
Owner/Executive Director
Clinical Psychology
Doctoral Student
California Institute of Integral Studies
Master of Arts, Psychology
Pepperdine University
Magna Cum Laude
Psi Chi Member
Bachelor of Science
Family & Child Development
Virginia Tech
Certified HighScope Curriculum Trainer
2007 Founded Moldovan Academy
Darlene Navarro
Director
Associate of Arts
Child Development
City College of San Francisco
2017 Joined Moldovan Academy
CELEBRATING 9 YEARS!!!!
Magaly Vega Ayala
Educator
Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Child Development
San Francisco State University
Certified Mindfulness Educator
HighScope Curriculum Specialist
2016 Joined Moldovan Academy
CELEBRATING TEN YEARS!!!!
Emerald Jackson
Educator
A.A. Early Childhood Education
City College of San Francisco
2026 Joined Moldovan Academy
Winny Tan
Educator
Associates of Arts
Magna Cum Laude
Early Childhood Education
City College
2021 Joined Moldovan Academy
CELEBRATING 5 YEARS!!!!
Alicia Villarreal
Educator
Early Childhood Education Certificate
City College of San Francisco
2021 Joined Moldovan Academy
CELEBRATING 5 YEARS!!!!!
Ariana Hall
Educator
Early Childhood Education Certificate
City College of San Francisco
2025 Joined Moldovan Academy
Our exemplary teachers and staff
are dedicated to helping each child discover their unique potential – academically, socially, and interpersonally.
