Our Teachers
Ramona Dalgarn, Pre-K & Toddler Teacher
Teacher Ramona graduated from CSUCI in 2024 with a degree in Developmental Psychology. Outside the classroom, Teacher Ramona enjoys spending time with her cats and experimenting with vegetarian cooking. She also has years of experience working with children as a respite caregiver and aide in special education classrooms. She loves the philosophy and community of the Co-Op!
She has been working at the Co-Op for two years with our youngest students, but is looking forward to teaching our oldest students in the Pre-K class this upcoming school year.
Warmly,
Teacher Ramona
Jessica Dobrowolski, Combo & Preschool Teacher
I’m Jessica Dobrowolski and I’ve been working in childcare for over 15 years. I grew
up on the East Coast where I graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor
of Science in Child Development and Family Studies with an online director’s credential
attached as well as an AA in Journalism. I’ve been a lead teacher, team lead, teacher
of the year, and someone coworkers leaned on when immediate supervisors weren’t available
and they needed help. I’ve also been a nanny and behavior interventionist. I’m currently
learning a new triple threat skill set (sales) to add to my resume!
I moved to California in July of 2022 with my husband and two dogs and we love it here in Santa Paula and Ventura County! I love camping, traveling, reading, and teaching young children. I’m excited to be a teacher at the co op this year! I love that the co op is so family oriented and that the parents are an active part of the school! I truly believe children learn through play, interaction, and having hands on experiences.
Best,
Jessica Dobrowolski
Our Director
My name is Shaylee Stewart, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new director of Pleasant Valley Cooperative Preschool. I graduated from California State University Channel Islands in 2014 with a degree in health communications, focusing on non-profits. My journey in education began as an in-home preschool educator at Tiny Scholars from January 2014 to August 2015.
Driven by my passion for education, I pursued a teaching credential at Cal Lutheran University and received my multiple subjects credential. I had the pleasure of teaching 4th grade from 2015 to 2020. During this time, my husband and I welcomed our two daughters. In 2020, I chose to stay home and found the wonderful community at Pleasant Valley Cooperative Preschool, where we have cherished every moment.
As a family, we spend our time outdoors, enjoying the beach, river, camping, and traveling. Nature is truly my happy place. I am excited to continue my journey at the co-op as Director, bringing families, children, and teachers together to build a beautiful foundation of education. I look forward to meeting and working with all of you!
Warm regards,
Shaylee Stewart
