Hola! I'm Mrs. Mirian. I was born in El Salvador and came to Oakland, CA when I was 9 years old. I attended Oakland public schools and went on to Mills College, where I received my B.A. in Spanish Literature and American Studies.

I am passionate about community building, our environment, and the importance of knowing Spanish. As one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, Spanish opens doors to a rich cultural heritage and provides incredible advantages in today's interconnected world.

In 2013, I had my daughter, and then in 2015, my son. I had the privilege of being very involved in their early years of development. We attended Lotus Bloom and participated in their parent-child programs, Oakland Public Library programs, and a Spanish-immersion preschool, that my children attended and worked as a teacher.

My professional and personal experiences have taught me the importance of being prepared, working in community, and creating supportive spaces where we can learn and grow together. These experiences, combined with my passion for language and education, inspired me to create a nurturing and enriching Spanish-immersion program for young children.

To further prepare, I expanded my education with child development courses and began my career as a preschool teacher. I have since continued to work for the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) as a Spanish tutor and am now embarking on a new challenge of starting a Spanish-immersion home childcare and preschool.

I believe in a play-based approach where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop a love of learning through meaningful play and engaging activities, all in a Spanish-speaking environment.

I hope we have the opportunity to get to know one another! Please feel free to reach out to learn more or schedule a visit.