Meet Our Team
At Westcliff Early Learning Academy, our teachers are specialists in early childhood development, equipped with the knowledge and training to understand how young children learn best—through movement, exploration, and meaningful hands-on experiences. Warm, nurturing, and deeply committed to the magic of early childhood, they do far more than teach letters and numbers. They support children in understanding their emotions, developing strong executive function skills, and building the confidence they need to explore and connect with the world around them.
Jasmine Boller
Director
As Director of Westcliff Early Learning Academy, Jasmine Boller leads with heart, expertise, and a deep commitment to nurturing each child’s curiosity, confidence, and independence. A graduate of the University of California, Irvine with a degree in cognitive science, Jasmine combines her academic foundation with more than a decade of hands-on experience in Montessori education and school leadership, including roles at LePort Schools and Guidepost Montessori.
Guided by the Montessori philosophy and inspired by the natural curiosity of children, Jasmine believes in creating a learning community where educators, families, and children grow together. Her vision for Westcliff Early Learning Academy is to cultivate an environment where every child feels heard, supported, and celebrated—encouraging exploration, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Yolanda Seneviratne
Lead Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
Yolanda is deeply motivated by the opportunity to positively influence young children. She believes that enriching a child’s life is one of the greatest rewards of teaching, and she approaches her work with patience, empathy, kindness, and sensitivity.
Her career spans more than 15 years in California—where she taught and operated her own Montessori and preschool program—and over 14 years in Ohio as a Head Teacher at several Montessori and early learning centers, including the Montessori Academy of La Puente, Richmond Heights Academy, Early Steps Learning Center, Allemans Kids Campus, All Around Children, and Solon Creative Playrooms Montessori.
Throughout her career, Yolanda has developed strong skills in classroom management and the ability to adapt instruction to meet the needs of individual learners. She brings insight, dedication, and a deep passion for early childhood education. Westcliff Early Learning Academy is pleased to welcome her, confident that she will be a valuable asset to the school community and to the students she serves.
Leslie Urbina
Lead Toddler Teacher
Tuyen Dao
Assistant Teacher
Tuyen Dao is proud to be a member of the Westcliff Early Learning Academy team, where she supports children as they explore, grow, and discover the world around them. With 5–6 years of teaching experience working with learners of various ages—from young children to teenagers and young adults—she has developed a deep appreciation for patience, careful observation, and meeting each child where they are.
Through classroom observation and her current work in a Montessori environment, Tuyen continues to deepen her understanding of the Montessori philosophy each day. She believes in respecting each child’s individuality and cultivating a calm, prepared environment where children feel safe, valued, and gently supported as they develop independence and confidence at their own pace. Her background in language education, along with her current Master’s studies in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), informs a thoughtful and reflective approach to learning.
Outside the classroom, Tuyen enjoys exploring different cultures, music, films, and poetry. Naturally reflective, she values quiet moments at home as well as opportunities to travel and spend meaningful time with friends. She looks forward to building warm connections with children, families, and colleagues as part of the Westcliff community.
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Learn more about our unique programs, flexible schedule, and competitive tuition. Fill out the form below, call or text (949) 867-7985, or email us. We are looking forward to meeting you soon!
Terms and Conditions: By submitting this form, you are giving your express written consent without obligation for Westcliff Early Learning Academy to contact you regarding our educational programs and services using e-mail or phone, including automated technology for calls to the phone number(s) provided.
