Ms. Gina has worked in the Early Childhood Education field for 24 years.  After high school graduation and while waiting to start business college she took a position being a teaching assistant in a small preschool.  It was there that she saw her true calling was to work with young children and families.  Following God's lead, she changed her education goal to focus on Early Childhood Education.  She received her education at Santa Barbara City College, UCLA and UCSB.  She has also completed many trainings and workshops on a myriad of subjects focusing on the development of young children and family support. She is a Project Exceptional trainer and Parent Mentor serving families of children with Special Needs.  She is a past appointed member of the Santa Barbara County Child Care Planning Council and a California Professional Growth Adviser. Ms. Gina is a member of the National & California Association for Education of Young Children.