We’re new, but we’re not new to kids
Beginning her career almost 25 years ago as a high school art and English teacher, Lynette Wiebe has since worked with children of all ages and in a variety of capacities, from classroom teacher to learning support services to camps and preschools. After moving to Altadena she chartered the Altadena Foothills 4-H Club. Most recently she was a kindergarten teacher at one of Pasadena’s leading private schools. Lynette brings a love of children and a constant curiosity about how humans learn to every educational encounter. A farm girl from the prairies and a passionate gardener, Lynette knows how crucial hands-on discovery and sustained observation are to developing understanding about the world.
Lynette believes…
Mistakes are a chance to learn something new; messes are part of life and especially childhood.
Children are strong, smart and want to learn; they can be responsible, independent, and resilient!
When we learn about others, we learn more about ourselves.
Everyone should be the change they want to see in the world.
Lynette has expertise in
Asynchronous learners and differentiated instruction
“Learning by doing”
Phonological development and phonics instruction
Working with neuro-atypical children who need individualized support them to help them be their best
Strength-based instruction
About Jon
Jon Pylypchuk is a fixture in the Los Angeles art community. He has practiced art for three decades, and has started galleries that spotlight emerging artists. His work is part of public collections across the US as well as around the world, most recently being included in the permanent collection at the Pompidou in Paris. Jon has also taught in higher education across Southern California.
Jon has a playful and honest approach to children (his own children are now teens) and respects their views and needs. Children love his approach and he matches their eagerness to experiment, try new things, and get dirty trying.