Andi Dierolf
Director, Toddler, & T/Th Teacher
Andi holds a Master's degree in Education from the University of Connecticut Graduate School with emphasis on Therapeutic Recreation. She earned her Early Childhood Education Certificate in 1994. Andi has a California State Teaching Credential in Parent Education, as well as a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit. Andi has 7 years of experience as a Recreational Therapist at Stanford Children’s Hospital, and has been working with children for over 17 years. Andi has been involved at WPNS since 1996 in a variety of roles: Parent, Participation Board Member, Renovation Committee Chairperson, Teacher, and Assistant Director. Andi also has five years of experience as the Toddlers and Two’s Teacher and Parent Educator at Redwood Parent’s Nursery School. Andi and her husband, Volker, live in Redwood City with their two children, Christina and Matthew, and dog, Naia. She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, cooking, and reading.

Lolly Miller
Pre-K Teacher
Lolly has a Master's degree from San Francisco State in Early Childhood Education. Her area of expertise is emergent literacy. She also has a Standard Elementary Credential from San Jose State. Lolly has taught in parent cooperatives for more than 26 years, believing that this model for education is truly the best and most productive form of education for any age group. Lolly lives in Menlo Park with her husband, Mr. Teacher Lolly. She has twin sons who have flown off into the world with confidence and a never-ending lust for life. Lolly's empty nest is filled with one bad cat named Shady.

Debbie Parenti
Pre-K Teacher
Debbie was born in San Francisco and raised on the S.F. Peninsula. Debbie received a B.A. degree in Anthropology from Chico State. During her school years she had many jobs, including working with children as a swim instructor, helping autistic and visually impaired children and children with Down’s Syndrome. She was a recreation leader for after school programs and a 3rd grade teacher’s aid. After college, she spent 10 years in the medical profession as a medical assistant and EEG-EKG technician. Debbie also loves art and did volunteer work at the De Young Museum and the San Francisco Legion of Honor for different art exhibits. After her children were both in school, Debbie decided to go to Canada College and get her ECE Certificate. In 1994 she began at WPNS as a Pre-K teacher and has been here ever since.

Lolly Schenone
AM Coordinator, T/Th & MWF Teacher
Lolly is starting her 13th year at WPNS, having begun when her youngest son was in 2nd grade and her oldest son was in 6th grade. Now Brandon is a sophomore at University of Santa Cruz, and Aaron has graduated from San Diego State University. Lolly received a Secretarial Degree from Shasta College. She has an Early Childhood Education Certificate from Canada College and a Child Development Master Teacher Permit from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Lolly takes classes each semester and believes this is important in furthering her education, goals, and values as a teacher. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Don, sons Aaron and Brandon and friends, walking, reading and knitting.

Sarah Schauer
MWF Teacher
Sarah attended City College of San Francisco, and San Francisco State University, beginning as a Psychology major and graduating with a B.A. in Physical Education after playing on the very first women’s soccer team at SFSU. In 1987, Sarah began her dream job – a parent. When her first child, Matthew, was at WPNS she began working here as a Teacher’s Aide. She retired to have two more children, Meaghan and Timothy, who are both WPNS Alumni. Sarah served on the WPNS board as the Membership Chair as a parent. She has served as President of the Parent-Teacher Organization and Site Council President at Henry Ford Elementary School. Sarah also volunteered her time as a board member of the Redwood City Education Foundation. She is currently the President of the PTA at Kennedy Middle School. In her spare time, Sarah loves to play tennis, horseback ride, and garden… and sometimes she even cleans her house!

Gail Burns
MWF Teacher
Gail graduated from the University of Utah with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education. She spent 7 years teaching preschool through third grade in the United States and Germany. Gail combined her aptitude for education and business with a 7 year career in Educational Publishing after completing her M.B.A. in International Business at the Monterey Institute of International Studies.
Gail has been involved at WPNS since 1996 in a variety of roles: Parent, Program Chair, Co-President of the Board, Office Renovation Chair, and Teacher. She has two boys who both attended Little Hands and WPNS, and loves co-op programs. Her interests include dance, yoga, cooking, reading, and teaching.

Darlene Gorman
T/Th Teacher
Darlene is a native to the area. She lives in Menlo Park with her daughter and husband. Darlene graduated from San Jose State College with a B.S. degree in Recreation Administration / Early Childhood Education. She has over twenty years of experience working with children in a variety of environments: teaching pre-school, teaching and coaching swimming, running school programs, and working in day-care centers. Darlene’s teaching career includes 6 years at Trinity School in Menlo Park, 7 years at Windmill School in Portola Valley, and Skyline College where she helped set up their pre-school/daycare center. She was the head teacher and ran that program for two years.
Darlene chose to be a stay home mom for 5 years before coming to WPNS. This will be her third year at our school. She continually attends several education classes specifically for pre-school teachers each year to gain new ideas and strategies to enhance the children's experiences. Darlene loves being with her family and friends when she is not at work. She loves the outdoors, working out, and reading a good book.