Caitlyn Milazzo joined LJCDS in 2023 as a kindergarten associate educator. She wants to guide children and their families in discovering the joyful process in which we all learn together. Ms. Milazzo is committed to empowering young learners to be change-makers and involving them in co-creating the classroom curriculum. She deeply connects to the Reggio Emilia Approach and values the opportunity for children to explore a wealth of unique materials as they give life to their thoughts and feelings through expressive art.

Ms. Milazzo earned a Bachelor of Arts in elementary and special education from Seton Hall University, where she also played for the SHU women’s soccer team. In 2020, she earned a master’s degree in early childhood education (ECE), focusing on inclusive education, constructivism, and curriculum and instruction. Since 2012, Ms. Milazzo has been a lead and assistant educator in Boston, Los Angeles and Chicago. Drawn by the desire to support children’s social-emotional growth and early academics, she dedicated herself to ECE by helping children develop self-love and cultivate a positive relationship with school and learning. 

Ms. Milazzo enjoys learning to surf, playing soccer, hiking, running, traveling, building charcuterie boards and gardening. She loves hanging out with her husband, Joe, family and friends. And she always takes advantage of every opportunity to sprinkle some puns into her daily interactions. 

Shivani Mohan joined LJCDS as a second-grade associate teacher in 2022 and quickly discovered that the school’s values align with her own personal teaching philosophy. Ms. Mohan applies a growth mindset to her everyday life. She believes every child has the ability to learn and appreciates the emphasis LJCDS places on the whole child and on creating lifelong learners. 

Ms. Mohan has worked with children since she was in high school, babysitting and volunteering for summer camps. While at Arizona State University, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in elementary education, completed her student teaching and internship, and led a freshman introduction course. 

Ms. Mohan is a San Diego native and is excited to be back in the city she loves. When not at school, she enjoys being outdoors taking advantage of the San Diego weather, especially at the beach and while hiking Torrey Pines. She also enjoys crafting and has recently begun taking pottery classes.