Paulin Creek

Site Supervisor: Nadia Alhaj Ali

Nadia Alhaj Ali, Site Supervisor at 4Cs Paulin Creek has been working with children and families in state funded preschool programs for the last 8 years. She earned a Bachelor’s of Art Degree in Syria in 2012 and earned a Site Supervisor Permit in 2020 from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Nadia also serves as a coach in the TALLK Project (Teachers Acquiring Language Learning Knowledge), which is designed to support multilingual learners. She provides ongoing training and professional development to help teachers and staff deepen their understanding of bilingualism, language acquisition, and culturally responsive teaching. This training equips educators to better support multilingual learners in the classroom.

Nadia’s passion for working with children and families showcases her dedication to professional development in the field of child development. Her desire to leave a positive impact on the children and adults she interacts with and her commitment to meeting the needs of both children and families is commendable. Nadia has four young children at home and enjoys being with them and participating in activities together.

As a supervisor, Nadia seeks to form close relationships with each child under her care. She sees each child as a unique individual with a great capacity to learn and able to make positive contributions to those around him or her. She strives to provide an environment where children and families from all cultural backgrounds feel welcomed and accepted.

Nadia believes families are a vital aspect of the program. Parents are welcome in the classroom and are considered the child’s first teacher.