Ms. Vanessa (aka Miss Nessa), has taught in the Early Childhood Education field for over 20 years and has been at Pilgrim for 2 years.  She has a BA Degree from the University of the Pacific, AA Degree from American River Jr. College and has also taken classes at Southwestern Jr. College in order to continue her education in her chosen career.  She is a member of the National, California and San Diego Association for the Education of Young Children.

She enjoys crafting with paper and rubberstamps, outdoor activities and traveling with her husband.  Most of all, she enjoys teaching God’s little lambs.