Mandalyn Alcala graduated from CSU Channel Islands with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and has over several years of training in the childcare setting. She has previous experience in Applied Behavioral Analysis, assisting and subbing at Montessori preschools, teaching children’s ballet and gymnastics classes, and was a volunteer for an at-risk youth program at Casa Pacifica. Eventually, her goal is to become a Marriage and Family Therapist. She loves to invest in the lives of children by being an encouraging, creative, and loving presence; she believes the parent-child relationship is extremely important and enjoys being a part of the strengthening process.