Teaching Teams
Strengthening the Home to School ConnectionFay Miller Center - Room D
With a passion for educating children and learning, LULAC’s highly qualified teachers welcome you to their classrooms!
Leixa Torres
Hi! My name is Leixa Torres. I live in New Haven CT. I’m the Head Teacher in Room D. I have been an Infant and Toddler teacher for the past 10 years at LULAC Head Start. I enjoy working with children because they represent hope and the future to me. Additionally, I enjoy traveling & being with friends and family. I have a BA in Science with a concentration in Child Studies. I love summertime, my dog, strawberry cheesecake, and the color turquoise.
Yamilette Diaz
My name is Yamilette Diaz. I am a Teacher Assistant in Room B. I been part of LULAC Head Start since February 2018. I have an Associates Degree in Medical Sonography and a Certificate in Comprehensive Banking. Within my time working for LULAC Head Start I completed my CDA Certificate and have 18 credits in Early Childhood Education. I chose to work in the Early Childhood field because I love to be around children. I love teaching children and showing them love. As a Teacher, it is my job to plant seeds that grow forever. I am mother of 3 handsome boys. I love to spend time with my family by going camping, hiking, going to the beach and lake, and watching my kids play sports.
Nilda Alejandro
My name is Nilda Alejandro. I have 4 beautiful children. I have been working at LULAC for 15 years and I am a Teacher Assistant in Room B. I like listening to music, reading books and taking adventures with family. I love working with young children. They are my passion. I enjoy helping each child learn and giving them affection.