Meet Our Teachers
Elena Mannwieler, Executive Director/Owner
Ms. Elena brings Storyland a background in business and marketing along with a BA of Arts in Early Childhood Education and a BA of Science in Biochemistry. Elena retired her career in business and marketing in order to spend more time with her two young children and to become a teacher. In her spare time she enjoys outdoor hiking, running, and spending time with family and friends.
Email: Elena@storylandschool.com
Jessica Torres, Director
Ms. Jessica is our Director. She first started at Storyland in 2009. Prior to management she was the head teacher in The Bay Room class. She is a fully qualified educator with over 18 years of experience working with children. Ms. Jessica enjoys attending sporting events, exercising and spending quality time with her 2 daughters.
Email: Jessica@storylandschool.com
Cassie Robles, Assistant Director
Ms. Cassie is the Assistant Director. Previously she was head teacher in our Pre-K class and our toddler class. She began working at Storyland as a Regional Occupation Program student in 2008 and is now a fully qualified preschool teacher. She currently attends Las Positas College to continue her Early Childhood Education. Personally, Ms. Cassie enjoys playing softball and spending time with her family.
Email: Cassie@storylandschool.com
Sara Hutchinson, Bay Room Teacher (Kindergarten Readiness)
Ms. Sara is the head teacher in our Bay Room class. She began working at Storyland School as a Regional Occupation Program student in 1997. Upon completion of her program she stayed on to work as a teacher’s aide until she received her teacher qualifications in Early Childhood Education. Since then she has taught in our Toddler, Early Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs. Ms. Sara is married and has two young children. Personally, she enjoys being outdoors, camping, and reading.
Email: Sara@storylandschool.com
Sara May, Little Owls Teacher
Ms. Sara has a bachelor's degree in Child Development as well as her teaching credentials from San Jose State University. She has 17 years of experience which includes 9 years at Storyland School, student teacher at Santa Clara Unified School District as well as being an early childhood educator for special needs children. Sara's interests include dance, camping, and horseback riding. She is married and has three young children. Sara is a Storyland School alumni as she attended Storyland when she was a preschooler.
Email: Saramay@storylandschool.com
Selena Johnson, Little Monkey's Teacher
Email: Selena@storylandschool.com
Sammie Robles, Sunshine Room Teacher
Ms. Sammie began working at Storyland in 2008 as a Regional Occupation Program student and is now head teacher in the Sunshine classroom. Upon completion of her program Sammie was our on-call teacher's aid until recieving her teacher qualifications in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Sammie is married and has 3 young children. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Email: Sammie@storylandschool.com
Leilani Iglehart, Bay Room Assistant Teacher
Ms. Leilani is the assistant teacher in the Little Owls class. She first came to Storyland as an ROP student in 2014. Leilani is currently attending Las Positas and working toward a nursing degree. Previously, she worked in the nursery at her church. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Email: Leilani@storylandschool.com
Patricia Morales, Little Stars Teacher
Ms. Patty began working at Storyland from 2002-2005 as a fully qualified teacher before moving out of town. She recently relocated back to Livermore and is now the assistant teacher in the head teacher in the Little Stars class. Ms. Patty enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children. They love taking nature walks, going to the beach and art.
Email: Patty@storylandschool.com
Amber Edwards, Little Monkey's Assistant Teacher
Ms. Amber has been working as a teacher since 2016. She is currently attending Las Positas while she is working towards her AA degree in Early Childhood. In her spare time she enjoys taking walks and spending time with her family and friends.
Email: Amber@storylandschool.com
Brittney Antonucci, Assistant Teacher
Ms. Brittney began as an ROP student at Storyland. She is currently attending Las Positas to continue her education in Early Childhood. In her spare time she enjoys drawing, going on adventures with her two dogs and spending time with friends and family.
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