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Our Pre-Preschool Team

Danielle Vornkahl, MA

Studio City Pre-preschool Instructor

BA, Theater, Hofstra University,

MA , Art and Play Therapy, Hofstra University.

Certified in Handwriting Without Tears

Danielle's journey began in Massachusetts, but it was in New York where she spent most of her life before embarking on a new adventure in California in 2018. Teaching holds a special place in Danielle's heart as she delights in nurturing a love for learning in all her students. She finds immense joy in guiding young minds towards curiosity, compassion, and confidence through the mediums of play, art, and music.

During her leisure time, Danielle immerses herself in various forms of art. Alongside her husband, she co-owns a film production company where she passionately crafts props for film and TV productions. Additionally, Danielle finds solace in the kitchen, where she loves experimenting with new baking recipes and techniques.

Mondonna Niknam, MA

Beverly Pre-preschool Instructor

Mondonna earned her bachelor's degree in child development at CSUN where she later earned her masters in early childhood education. She has more than 5 years of experience working with children from camp counseling in her teens to lead teacher in both pre-k and toddler classrooms at a local preschool in Venice. Mondonna is passionate in fostering independence, resilience, and compassion in all children. She loves creating fun, sensory, and messy activities for children to explore the world around them.

In her free time Mondonna enjoys staying active by running, going to the gym, and doing just about anything outdoors. Being born and raised in LA she loves experiencing all California has to offer from swimming in the warm sandy beaches in the Summer to skiing in the crisp snowy mountains in the Winter.