Meet the Team

Elizabeth Lopez

Director

Elizabeth is a fully-qualified teacher and has taught preschoolers for a couple of years. Her favorite thing about working with preschoolers is watching them grow and learn every day. When she is not at JNLC, she loves to spend time with her husband and children, as well as doing arts and crafts!

Kenia Najarro

Head Teacher

Miss Kenia is a Preschool Teacher at the Joyful Noise Learning Center! Kenia received her Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development at San Francisco State University. She is excited to embark on this journey to teach young children, especially serving in this ministry that is part of Community Church of Emmanuel! When she is not at JNCL, she enjoys spending time with her family, creating art, and going on walks!

Jacqueline Lopez

Substitute Teacher

Miss Jacky is a substitute infant teacher at JNLC! She is a certified teacher and has been teaching infant toddler ages for 23 years. Her passion is to teach children about the bible and provide an overall understanding of God's hand through creation and His ultimate plan of salvation. Along with teaching children, she also serves as a Sunday school teacher for adults at Community Church of Emmanuel. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, creating art, and cycling!”

Gloria Garcia

Kitchen Staff/Teacher Aide

She is passionate in serving and doing her best in everything she does. She loves working with kids, and in her free time she spend time with her two daughters and her husband.

Fabiola Martinez

Assistant Teacher

I am excited to learn and grow alongside the children.

I have a passion for dance and practice it when I am not in the classroom.