Kristina Upton - Child Care Director, Garin Center

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Garin Center Director

Sara Rhodes

(925) 516-7257

My goal is to provide the students in my care the tools they need to gain confidence in their abilities not only during their time spent at Aim High but for their future as well. Each day, my team and I strive to make every child feel valued and supported. We aim to create a safe, enriching environment, where everyone becomes part of our Aim High family! Ever since I was little playing school in my room with my stuffed animals, I wanted to be a teacher. I love the creativity and imagination that comes with each day. I get to go on daily adventures with my students, no two days are ever the same.

I have been with Aim High for almost 20 years! Most of them spent here at Garin. One of the most rewarding feelings I have experienced in my career has to be the knocks on the door from old students that are passing by and want to see if I’m still here. They are all grown up, some with families of their own but those smiles remain the same. I have been lucky to help raise so many children throughout my career I look forward to continuing to make that impact on each child that enters my door.