Meet our Team
Ms. Joana Afuang - Preschool Director
Welcome to First Lutheran Preschool! I have been dedicated to the field of Early Childhood Education for the past 14 years with experience with varied age groups from infants to Kindergarten. I was a teacher for 8 years and moved my way up to administration. I have been working in an administration position for the past four years. I am truly honored to teach and lead at First Lutheran Preschool!
I finished my Bachelor's degree in Psychology but my passion for working with children drove me to further my knowledge and finish my Early Childhood Education units. I currently hold a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit.
I am truly grateful to be a part of your children's lives and to witness them grow in Christ!
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
- Philippians 4:13
Ms. delilah stevenson - butterfly room Teacher (2-2.5 year old)
Hello Parents! My name is Delilah Stevenson. I am so excited to work with all these incredible students.
I am a senior at Azusa Pacific University and I am graduating in the Spring of 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. I am also completing all my Early Childhood Education classes. My career
goal is to be a Child Life Specialist to provide family centered care in hospitals.
I previously worked as an Elementary Program Assistant at a non profit organization. There I learned that I enjoy teaching younger preschool
children. I am so excited for my journey here at First Lutheran Preschool!
Ms. victoria yassa - ladybug room teacher (2.5 - 3 year old)
Hello! My name is Ms. Victoria and I am so happy to be a part of First Lutheran Preschool! I am looking forward to building a relationship with your children and share with them how much God loves them.
I have been in Early Childhood Education for the past 30 years working with children from infants to 5 years of age. All of my experience are from working at Christian preschools teaching and introducing God to the little ones. I completed all of my Early Childhood Education units at Citrus College and Rio Hondo College.
I am a mother of 3 and in my spare time volunteer at the church and attend bible meetings. My mission is to teach and share my love for God to the children. I look forward to getting to know you and your family!
Ms. nancy valadez - Dragonfly Room Teacher (3-5 year old)
Hello Parents! My name is Ms. Nancy and I am so honored to be part of First Lutheran Preschool Community and teach your little ones! I am looking forward to getting to know all of the families and building strong relationships and getting to know the children closely and guiding them to become lifelong learning students!
I have been in the field of Early Childhood Education for the past 10 years. I have worked as a Lead teacher in the past and I am confident I will gain your trust and relationship here at FLP.
I started working with young children after graduating high school and attended Pasadena City College and Citrus Community College and have units in ECE.
I believe that everything in life happens to us for a God given reason and I always intend on following my path in faith!
Ms. kathy silva - PM LEAD Teacher
Hello Parents! My name is Kathy Silva. I have been a preschool teacher for the past 28 years. I knew all along that my dream was to work with children. I hope to make a difference in every child that I am blessed to teach.
I have attended Pasadena City College and Citrus College for my Early Childhood classes.