Elaine Francisco, M.A.
    Instructor - Early Childhood Education

 Educational Background:

Degrees

• Master of Arts in Early Childhood Special Education San Francisco State University – 1997
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Management Minor:  Public Relations St. Paul College Manila – 1981

Credentials

• Child Development Program Director Permit San Francisco State University
• Education Specialist Credential in Early Childhood San Francisco State University

Certificates

• Family Systems and Services – June 1995 San Francisco State University Special Education Department
• Structured Teaching Model Based on TEACCH – January 2007 San Mateo County Office of Education

 Awards:

• Recipient of the 2003 Mary Griffin Children’s Award by the San Mateo Board of Supervisors and the Child Care Coordinating Council in collaboration with the City of Daly City, Assemblyman Gene Mullin, and Senator Jackie Spier.
• Recipient of the 2008 Michael Marsh International Fellowship Grant by the California Mentor Teacher Program, and BANANAS Child Care Council

.Professional Affiliations:

• National Association for the Education of Young children
• Executive Board Member, American Federation of Teachers Local 3267
• Early Childhood Committee Member, California Federation of Teachers
• California Mentor Teacher of San Mateo County
• Council for Exceptional Children