Leslie Wirth, Owner-Director-Teacher

Her background includes a Teaching Credential teaching Elementary School for 7 years.  Leslie's connection with Cottage Preschool began before she became the owner and lead teacher.  She spent 7 years volunteering at Cottage Preschool as her 3 children went through the program.  Since 2007, she has been the owner and director.

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Theresa Tennyson, Teacher

We’re very excited to have Theresa Tennyson on the teaching team.  She is a Livermore resident, married with two children.  Her daughter and son attended Cottage Preschool and will now be entering 4th and 6th grade.  Theresa is filled with enthusiasm and a passion for children.  She has her Bachelors degree and a lot of imagination and creativity. Theresa has been taking child development classes at Las Posits College. We’re thrilled to have Theresa make every day magical and fun filled.  She also keeps us organized and all of our tasks are accomplished at the end of our school day.
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Stella Stewart, Teacher

Has dedicated many years to impacting Preschoolers. She has enjoyed teaching Cottage Preschoolers since 2007.  She is a long time Livermore resident and has enjoyed raising her family here.  She is married with an adult son and teenage daughter.  Stella began teaching Preschoolers before she had children of her own.  She enjoys planning Preschool curriculum that integrates science and a hands on approach.  A favorite part of her day is reading stories in a variety of voices. Children get lost in her story telling. 
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