Jennifer

Mrs. Alva received her B.A. in Early Childhood Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She began her teaching career in North Carolina where she taught second grade for seven years. After becoming the mother of two sons and moving to California, she discovered TSONS as a parent with her older son in 2000. Her obvious passion for young children and expertise in early childhood education made her a sought after substitute teacher, and TSONS was thrilled when she was finally able to join the staff permanently in 2008. Jennifer especially loves working with the youngest aged children in the nursery school and teaching Enrichment classes. In addition, she enjoys playing the piano, knitting, hiking and reading.