Little Saints Staff

Mrs. Kristina Spink, Little Saints Director

Mrs. Spink attended California State University, East Bay, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Human Development with an emphasis in Early Childhood. She also holds an Associates Degree in Science from Diablo Valley College in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis in Infant & Toddler Care and several certificates in Early Childhood Education. Following her CSUEB graduation, she spent 5 years in research at the Arts, Creativity, and Education Laboratory at the university as well. Mrs. Spink has experience in the Reggio Emilia Approach, Anti-Bias Curriculum, and in integrated classrooms with Special Needs. She has been teaching in the Early Childhood field for over a dozen years and has been a part of our Queen of All Saints Preschool Program team since it’s 2018 inauguration. She, her husband, and two sons have been members of our school and church community since 2014.

Ms. Danielle Kilpatrick, Lead Toddler Teacher

Ms. Kilpatrick holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy with a minor in Theater Arts from Rutgers University. She is a fully qualified Early Childhood Educator, currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education at Pacific Oaks College. She has always been very passionate about working with children and from a young age knew that she wanted to teach. As an educator, she has had the opportunity to teach various age groups; including high school, elementary, and preschool. She taught kindergarten for two years before being introduced to the wonderful world of preschool. She has extensive experience in Reggio Emilia, play based learning, academic interventions, individualized learning, STEM based curriculum development and Montessori. Her hometowns are in Florida and New Jersey. She grew up in the Baptist Church attending Titus Harvest Dome Spectrum in Jacksonville, Florida. She still attends services online, while searching for her Church home here in Concord.

Ms. Camellia Santos, Lead Preschool Teacher

Ms. Santos began her Early Childhood Education journey at Chabot College. She continued to pursue her passion for learning and teaching at Mills College, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development in 2009. Since then, she has taught in various learning environments around the Bay Area, including a play-based school in Los Altos, a Parent Co-Op Preschool in Fremont, and a Reggio-Inspired Preschool in Walnut Creek. This experience has highlighted for her the importance of creating meaningful relationships by honoring the diverse contexts of each student within the larger school community. Ms. Santos grew up in Baguio City, Philippines where she attended the same Catholic school from preschool, all the way to high school. Ms. Santos, her husband, and 2 daughters are new Parishioners to Queen of All Saints after a move from St. James’s in Fremont.

Mrs. Tracy Martin, Little Saints Co-Teacher

Mrs. Martin holds an Associates Degree in Electronics and a Teacher Certificate, both from Diablo Valley College. She has been teaching in our Preschool Program since 2019 and has been a parishioner of Queen of All Saints church for many years. She has been an active member of our Faith Formation and Vacation Bible School program most of that time. She continually participates in Early Childhood Workshops and obtains continuing education certificates. She has a daughter who attends the University of North Dakota.

Ms. Alicia Lozano, Little Saints Lead Substitute Teacher

Mrs. Lozano has been teaching in early childhood classrooms since 2010. She is bilingual in both English and Spanish and is comfortable teaching and working with children and parents in both languages. She also has experience with American Sign Language. She holds an associates degree in Early Childhood from Diablo Valley College and continues to take Professional Development courses. She has an adult son who attended a Christian School where she also taught for many years.

Coach Schonder has been working with children of all ages and abilities in a wide range of athletic disciplines since 1995. He takes a whole child approach to Physical Education focusing on five main components: Mind - Body - Spirit connection; Body movement, Breathing, and Mindfulness; Awareness of body mechanics, nutrition, and their connection to physical health; Communication and leadership skill development; and having fun! He has an elementary age daughter. Preschool Program students meet with Coach Schonder twice a week for 30-minute classes.

Additional Substitute Teachers

We have 3 additional fully-qualified substitute Early Childhood teachers, Mrs. Cathy Clark, Mrs. Sarah Sullivan, & Mrs. Andrea Rubalcava.