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 7 years. She earned a Bachelor’s of Art Degree in Syria in 2012 and earned a Site Supervisor Permit in 2020. 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 three young children at home and enjoys being with them and participating in activities together.

I completed a BA in interior design in Syria back in 2012 & I have been teaching since 2017 in Santa Rosa NBCC sites. I finished the talk program training 2017-2018. I completed the teaching pyramid in 2020-2021. I got a lot of training and I earned many certificates. I started with NBCC as an assistant teacher after I completed a Child development program at SRJC. and I became a teacher at NBCC and got my supervisor permit. I finished 42 units in child development, I finished 6 units about infants and toddlers. Now I’m taking a class about infant and toddler at SRJC.

I have three kids Two boys and one girl. I enjoy being with them doing activities together. When I was a child, I liked to pretend be a teacher and I’m here now. I enjoy going to work to be with kids, help them and help their families. I wish I can leave even a little impact on them and try my best to work with everyone needs and give all the resources and support that will help them.

As a supervisor, I seek to form close relationships with each child under my care, and their families. I make use of our communities’ resources and incorporate the child’s community into the program. I see each child as a unique individual with a great capacity to learn and able to make positive contributions to those around him or her. I strive to provide an environment where children and families from different cultural backgrounds feel welcomed and accepted.

I consider families a vital aspect of my program. Parents who are able to spend time in the classroom occasionally are more aware of the details of their child’s day. Observing what goes on first-hand helps a parent know what to ask the child at the end of the school day.”