Brookside: Meet the Staff

Hello! It's been a pleasure to meet so many of you during our first year and I look forward to meeting our new families! My name is Laura Morser and I have worked with children (infants to 12-year olds) for more than 32 years. At times I have branched out to work in other fields, but the kids always bring me back! My education is in Child Development and Psychology from California State University, Northridge. My husband and I just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and have two children of our own, ages 20 and 14. CONTINUED...

Hi! I’m Traci Woo. My husband Craig and I have been residents of Oak Park for over twenty years. We raised our children here and couldn’t have been happier with the Oak Park schools. Before becoming a mom, I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and worked in banking. Since moving our young family to this wonderful community, I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities as a volunteer and also for a short while as a nanny. CONTINUED...

My name is Amy Ballen. I live in Thousand Oaks with my husband Ron and daughter Zoe, who is a Senior at Thousand Oaks High School (soon to be attending Cal State San Marcos and play softball). My oldest daughter is at Chapman University in Orange, CA. My 3rd child is my dog Lillian, a rescue from Thailand. I attended Westlake High School and studied Graphic Communication at Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo. I have worked in both Conejo Unified and Oak Park School Districts.

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Hello Everyone! I’m happy to have joined the Club Oak Park Family. I graduated from CSU Northridge with a BA in Liberal Studies and minor in Language and Linguistics. I am currently pursuing a graduate degree at the USC Rossier School of Education to obtain my Master’s in Teaching. I would also like to obtain another degree in Speech Language Pathology. Continued...

Hello, my name is Jasmyn. I’ve been working with elementary age children for three years. I have an AA in Child Development. I am currently attending CSUCI to attain my BA in Psychology. My future goal is to become a child therapist. My hobbies are baking, painting, and going to the beach.

I am an Extended care mentor at Club Oak Park. My interest in working with youth began at the young age of 16 after I received my black belt in taekwondo. Receiving my black belt after eight years of training meant I could assist in teaching the classes for the younger classes which ultimately inspired an interest in a career in youth development. My first paid job was working at a Boys and Girls club in Camarillo CA. CONTINUED...

My name is Zahra and I was born in Iran. I ran my own daycare for many years in that country. I have been in America for over 26 years and have been a campus supervisor here at Brookside for 16 years. I am a nanny and also started working at the Club Oak Park this year. I am very excited and looking forward to working and learning with your kids!

Hi, my name is Niv Paz and I’m 18 years old. I’m a full time student at Moorpark college working toward my engineering degree. I have always had a connection with kids whether it be my own two younger sisters or at the preschool where I used to volunteer. I have been working with kids for over two years now and it is a wonderful experience.

I am Miss Stephanie Diaz and I work as a mentor for Club Oak Park. I attended Cal State University Channel Islands and graduated with a B.A. in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Reading and Writing. I plan to attend a credential program for teaching. Prior to this position, I worked for The Arc of Ventura County at an after school and day program. I was a Direct Support Person working..CONTINUED...

My name is Maddie and I graduated from Oak Park High School in 2018. I have volunteered in homeless shelters working with children and spent some time with children from an orphanage in South Africa. I have two younger siblings and have been around children my whole life. I am currently attending Moorpark for zoology and hope to transfer to UC Davis and eventually teach Wildlife Conservation to kids all over the world. I absolutely adore working with the kids in the Oak Park community and feel very lucky to have the opportunity to help them learn, play, and grow.

Hello! My name is Cheyenne and it is a pleasure to meet you all. For the majority of my life, I have raised my nieces and ever since I have found myself caring for the littles of the future. Currently, I am enrolled at Channel Islands University studying to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. During my free time I love to make face masks, go thrift shopping, and go to the gym. I hope to get to know each one of you and I'm so excited to be a part of this experience!

I grew up in Oak Park and attended Brookside, Medea Creek, and Oak Park High School. I studied Child Development in college and have always enjoyed working with children. I've been happily married to my high school sweetheart for 16 years and together we have a 15 year old son, a poodle named Ruby, and a french bulldog named Stitch. I like to go hiking, camping, riding dirt bikes, and going to Lake Nacimiento with family and friends!

Hi! My name is Anna and I am a Junior at Oak Park High School. I enjoy art, volunteering, and spending time with my friends and family. I am excited to work with kids and help them mature into compassionate and creative young adults.

I am an Oak Park Independent School student with a passion for the arts and making the world a better place. I choose to work with Club Oak Park because I enjoy helping others and hope to encourage a new generation of smart, compassionate, and proud individuals.

Hello! I have an Associates Degree in Social and Behavioral Science. I love working with children because I enjoy helping them make connections and guiding them as they develop life skills.

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My name is Rupinder and I am a Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk by trade. I am very passionate about learning new languages and teaching. I am very excited to be a part of the Club Oak Park team, as I can utilize my teaching skills and help children in their learning.

Hi! My name is Michael and I am currently a Junior at Oak Park High School. I have a passion for all sciences and plan to have a science-based career. Outside of school, you would find me running cross-country and track, at the beach, or spending time with friends and family.

I am a high school student at Oak Park High School. I love to read and play the cello. I also really enjoy computer animation and playing with my dogs!

My name is Rachel and I am happy to be a part of the Club Oak Park team because I enjoy working with children! I have been working with kids for over 10 years and will always continue in this field. In my free time I like to go to the beach!

The children call me “Miss Sandy” and I work at the Oak Park Club at Brookside Elementary school. I also work at Brookside as an Instructional Assistant after I finish my morning shift at the Club. I’ve been working for the Oak Park school district for 3 years. I’ve worked at Oak Hills, Oak Park High School and Brookside. My interests include photography, fishing and going to the gym.

Hi! My name is Abby. :)

I was born and raised in the Philippines and I love to be around children. I have a background in Education and I have experience working with children from DK to 5th grade!

My name is Helen. I was born and raised in Iran, where I graduated with my degree in accounting. I have one daughter who grew up and went to school in the Oak Park School District. Ultimately, that is where my passion came from. I love children, and being able to watch them grow year after year is so rewarding. I’m proud to say I have been working at Brookside Elementary for the past 15 years as a playground supervisor. Thank you to the parents for trusting us as a team and myself with your children. We are so lucky.

I grew up in the San Fernando Valley and I attended LAUSD, graduating from Cleveland High School in Reseda. I am part of the Board of Advisors for the Academy Of Art & Technology (AOAT) an artistic program offered at Cleveland H.S. My educational background consists of a B.S. in Business Management, which has helped me develop a fiduciary duty for those I commit to serve. I decided to work with kids to be the mentor I wished I had when I was in school. CONTINUED...

Student Support Specialist

Hi, my name is Olivia and I recently graduated from Chico State with my Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders. With this degree I hope to become a speech pathologist and work for a school. I’ve had experience working with kids through volunteer work, babysitting, and working as a paraeducator. I’m excited to learn more through this job!

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