Learning Institute Directory

Margaret Wiegert Jacobs – Department Director

Email : [email protected]
Direct Line : (925) 265-6456

Kimberly Nguyen, M.A. Ed. – Quality Improvement Manager

Email : [email protected]
Direct Line : (925) 265-6454 Ext: 3108
Habla Espanol

  • Management and supervision of the Quality Improvement Team
  • Liaison for assigned grants and programs

 

 

Alejandra Renteria – Education and Training Coordinator

Email : [email protected]
Direct Line : (925) 765-2042 Ext: 2204
Habla Espanol

  • CCIP Program – encourages care for infants and toddlers through the California Childcare Initiative Project
  • Training Opportunities-collaborates with trainers, professors, and presenters to bring innovational trainings and workshops to CocoKids
  • Exempt Providers support
  • Business strategies and support

Alexis Ford – Quality Improvement Services Coordinator

Email : [email protected]
Direct Line : (925) 440-9005 Ext: 1410

  • QM – Recruiting, guides, and coaches of Quality Matter Programs (First Year, QIS)
  • FCC Partners Leadership Program Coach
  • TA and trainings on curriculum development, health and safety, quality improvement tools, and more
  • Health and safety instructor 

Autumn Brooks – Workforce Development Coordinator

Email : [email protected]
Direct Line : (925) 956-4774 Ext: 3522

  • Coordinator of the Wage Enhancement Program
  • Collaborates with community partners to support the ECE workforce
  • Offers trainings in staff development, retention, director support and more
  • Strengthens the workforce to increase interest in working with young children
 

Joanne Funtila – Inclusion Specialist

Email : [email protected]
Direct Line : (925) 595-0886 Ext: 3316

  • Enhance Referrals – Provides child care referrals and/or community resources for families with children with special needs
  • CocoKids Warmline – Provide consultations (phone or virtual)
  • Referrals – Provide parents with tools to search for child care that is a potential fit for their child and families’ needs
  • Inclusion – Support programs in welcoming children of all abilities
  • Developmental screenings assistance

Maria Cruz – FCCHEN Program Specialist

Email : [email protected]
Direct Line : (925) 730-9099 Ext: 3212
Habla Espanol

  • FCCHEN – recruits, guides and coaches providers in the Family Child Care Home Education Network (FCCHEN) program
  • Provides training and coaching support on environmental rating scales (ERS), Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) and developmentally appropriate practices
  • Provides resources, and support for providers and families part of the FCCHEN program
  • Trauma Informed Trainer
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