Mrs. Annie, a passionate educator has over 25 years of nurturing young hearts. She taught and directed various children's ministry in the vibrant city of Miami. After relocating to Oregon, she dedicated five years to uplifting the Hispanic community within the Springfield School District. Later, she became a Quality Improvement Specialist at Lane Community College, training childcare providers on diversity, safety, and compliance. 

In her most recent endeavor, she served as a bilingual licensor for the State of Oregon, overseeing childcare providers. Annie is a master trainer with Step 10 certification in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO), holds an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, and is diligently pursuing her Bachelor's degree. 

Her heartfelt mission is to cultivate an environment where preschool children feel cherished, secure, and engaged, all while mastering two languages and blossoming into responsible citizens.

Giovanna, affectionately known by our students as Ms. G. 

Bringing a wealth of international experience to River Cubs, Giovanna holds a Master’s Degree in School Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Brazil.

With her advanced background in school administration and pedagogy, Ms. G ensures that our play-based curriculum is grounded in the highest educational standards. Her passion lies in creating inclusive, culturally rich environments where every child feels seen and supported. Ms. G’s expertise in child development allows her to tailor her teaching to the unique needs of every "cub" in our care.

Mrs. Lina hails from Oaxaca, Mexico, and is married with four children, who are her pride and joy. Her eldest son is 23 years old, while her youngest is 16. Mrs. Lina has devoted her life to nurturing her children, who are not only fully bilingual but also possess advanced education and are gainfully employed. Above all, she takes pride in raising them to be exemplary citizens with strong moral values.

 Mrs. Lina firmly believes that family is the cornerstone of life and cherishes the time spent with her husband and children. Additionally, she has a lovely dog named Rosko. Mrs. Lina is thrilled to work at River Cubs, viewing it as a valuable opportunity to further her knowledge in the field of Early Childhood Education.

Born in Guatemala, Mr. Edgar proudly identifies as both Guatemalan through his father and Salvadoran through his mother. He is not only an entrepreneurial visionary but also an exemplary father. The success of his parenting is rooted in his deep love for God and his remarkable ability to bring joy through humor. 

His witty repartee establishes him as a respected father figure and educator. Children who engage with Mr. Edgar regard him as respectful, humorous, playful, and patient. Mr. Edgar supports with administrative tasks.