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Our Staff

Laurie O’Brien

Laurie O’BrienDirector

I have 22 years of experience working as a Preschool Director. For the past five years, I have been serving at ARCP. I have a BA in Child Development from CSULA.

Together with my husband Mike, we pastored several congregations in California and Massachusetts. I enjoy traveling with my husband and spending time with our three children and 10 grandchildren. My many interests including gardening, writing, interior decorating and selling real estate. Most importantly, I am a woman of faith. My life’s work has been helping others grow in their understanding of God ’s love. I gladly bring this passion and experience to Archibald Ranch Christian Preschool.

Agatha Kolenda

Miss AgathaOffice Manager

My name is Agatha and I joined ARCP in 2012. I am the Office Manager. I received my AA at SBVC. I enjoy being the friendly voice that helps our families acclimate to our safe and nurturing school. I feel very fortunate to be working alongside such great families and a dedicated staff.

Leilani Wood

Miss LaniHuman Resources Administrator

I serve as the Human Resources Administrator for Archibald Ranch Christian Preschool and Archibald Ranch Community Church. I have over 45 years’ experience in Human Resources ranging from Training Supervisor to Director of HR for a large manufacturer. My Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership is from Biola University. I live in the San Bernardino mountains and enjoy singing on the praise team and creating the PowerPoint presentations for my local church services. Besides crafting and occasional snow shoveling, I enjoy spending as much time as possible with my three adult children, their spouses and nine grandchildren.

Miss Savannah

Miss SavannahTeacher

My name is Savannah and I’ve been at ARCP since 2016. I hold an Associate’s degree in Psychology and I am currently working on my Bachelors. What I enjoy most about working with children is being able to watch them grow throughout the year. I also enjoy being a part of ARCP and can’t wait to continue my journey here!

Miss Blanca

Miss BlancaTeacher

My name is Blanca and I started working at ARCP in 2021. I have been happily married for 35 years and have three children and two grandchildren. I have worked in childcare for a total of 18 years. I enjoy nurturing babies and toddlers and watching them grow in their first stages of life.

Miss Cintia

Miss CintiaTeacher

Hello, my name is Cintia and I am so excited to be part of Archibald Ranch Christian Preschool. I have been working with children for many years and I enjoy every aspect of teaching. I believe every child is unique and learns at their own pace, but they all deserve an opportunity to learn through their own learning style.

Miss Esmie

Miss EsmieTeacher

I have been teaching at ARCP since September 2022. I am a passionate preschool teacher with a strong foundation in early childhood education who has been working with young children for 20 years. I absolutely love helping children learn, play, and grow during these important early years. My classroom is a place where every child is valued and celebrated. When I’m not at school, I enjoy my two dogs, cooking, spending time with family, listening to music, watching movies and cheering on my favorite football team, the San Francisco 49ers.

Miss Melissa

Miss MelissaTeacher

Hello, I am Ms. Melissa. I first started teaching over 20 years ago and have been at ARCP since January 2025. Teaching is my passion and I get excited when I see the children learn new things and see the joy they get from receiving a tiny toy from their teacher! I am a mother of four children and a grandmother. In my free time I enjoy feeding ducks at the park, church ministry, reading, and a good action movie.

Miss Eloisa

Miss EloisaTeacher’s Assistant

I have been working with young children for 25 years and I enjoy teaching and caring for each of them. I have been at Archibald Ranch Christian Preschool for 14 years. My husband and I have lived in Ontario for 21 years.