Superior education for an excellent future
SERVICES OFFERED
Social Skills
- Friendships
- Communication
- Empathy
- Kindness & Cooperation
- Bully Prevention
S.T.E.A.M.!
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Arts
- Mathematics
Individualized!
- Child’s Interest Driven
- Personalized Experiences
- Unique Learning Abilities
Character!
- Integrity
- Gratitude
- Respect
- Honoring Diversity
- Compassion & Generosity
- Responsibility
Meet the Regional Director - Melissa McFarland-Jimenez
My name is Melissa McFarland-Jimenez. I am the Regional Director of Bestal Early Learning Academy. I have a BA in Child and Adolescent Development from San Jose State University and an MA in Human Behavior from National University. I have worked in Education for over 20 years, working with ages infant to eighth grade, in private and public education. During my years in education, I have taught in the classroom, managed classrooms, managed multiple schools, created curriculum, created and implemented professional development for staff, created and implemented parent workshops, and more. In my spare time, I enjoy watching movies, listening to music, cooking, baking and hanging out with my husband, 3 kids and our cats.