Teachers - CCNS

Our Teachers

Michelle Edgecumbe Director and AM Teacher
Michelle came to Cupertino Co-op Nursery School in 1995 as a participating parent. CCNS offered her the opportunity to be part of her children’s first school experience. “As a very inexperienced parent, CCNS provided the guidance and support I needed to make me feel like a successful parent.” CCNS has also provided the opportunity to make and maintain wonderful friendships that will last a lifetime. Coming back with her last child Michelle was offered the opportunity to become the Director and AM teacher. “How lucky I am to be back in an environment that allows me to share the joys of childhood with so many wonderful and gifted individuals.” Michelle grew up in Los Altos, attended local schools and received a degree in Education as well as a teaching credential from California State University at Fresno. Michelle has taught Kindergarten and First Grade in the Santa Clara Unified School District for eight years. Michelle and husband Eric have 3 children.

Lisa Saka AM Teacher
Lisa is joining CCNS in 2011 as a teacher in the 3's and 4's class. She is also a working parent in the group! She comes to CCNS after teaching preK, kindergarten and special education in public schools all over the U.S. She is a native of Cleveland, Ohio but has also lived and worked in 5 additional states, Europe, Central America and Asia! She, her husband and daughter moved to the Bay area from Turkey just a year ago. From B.S. to PhD she has studied education - special education, elementary, and bilingual/multicultural education. "I feel so fortunate to become part of the CCNS family, where everyone is so committed to nurturing children ... teachers are enthusiastic, outstanding professionals, families are collaborative and hard-working - what more could I ask for?"

Monica McCabe PM Teacher
Monica is a parent alumna of the school. Her 3 children all attended CCNS. Monica and her husband, Larry, both really valued and enjoyed the CCNS preschool experience. They both served on the board of CCNS for 3 years. Monica graduated from Santa Clara University. She has continued to be active in her children's education: volunteering in the classroom as a school art docent, serving as PTA president, and being a Brownie Girl Scout co-leader. "Returning to teach at CCNS is a dream come true." She and her husband are both native San Franciscans, and have been married for 19 years.

Jeanette Kruskamp PM Teacher
Jeanette joined CCNS at the beginning of 2004. She has taught at another co-op school for eight years as teacher co-director. When her children were born, she realized how important the first years of a child's life are. This is when she entered the studies of Early Childhood Education. She believes in providing a nurturing, hands-on environment in order for children to grow and develop in their five selves. She also believes that Early Childhood Education can make a difference and that parents are a significant part of their child's life.