Jaqueline Arenas-Garcia

Jaqueline began her career as a Preschool Teacher for the Garden Grove School District. After 2 years with the District, she came across an ad in the Penny Saver advertising Child Development Centers, now known as Catalyst Kids. Jaqueline was hired as a teacher's assistant in 1999. She soon obtained her teacher permit and was able to work each school year with the same group of children that had started during their kindergarten year through their fifth-grade year. She became a Site Supervisor in 2009 and began running a traditional summer camp for children in grades K-2nd and an Adventure Camp for those in 3rd and up. At one point, she was overseeing 3 sites over summer camp with over 155 children! Jaqueline leads and supports many staff trainings around summer camp. Jacqueline is currently a Center Manager and has started the journey to completing her bachelor's degree.