Izzi Stories
Updates and stories from the Izzi Early Education community
A Beautiful Connection Between Teacher Tobi and Former Head Start Student
Long-time Teacher Tobi has taught at Izzi Early Education (formerly IHSD) for over 25 years. In that time, she’s continued to stay connected with former Head Start student Lindsey from her first year teaching.
An Izzi Potluck of Recipes
In this season of Thanksgiving, we asked our staff to share a favorite a favorite recipe with our community.
Fun Memories with Izzi Early Education
As our birth month comes to an end, we wanted to share our favorite memories we collected in our 41 years.
Favorite Filipino Eats in the Bay Area 🇵🇭
Our Bay Area is lucky to have such a vibrant Filipino community. To celebrate National Filipino Heritage Month, we asked our Filipino Izzi staff to share their favorite cultural foods and where we can maybe find them in the Bay Area.
Deep Dive into Izzi with Board Chair Dionne Clabaugh, EdD.
I got to sit down and talk with board chair Dionne Clabaugh to learn more about her experience with Izzi Early Education and her time as our board member!
¿Cuál es tu tradición cultural favorita?
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15 - 10/15)! We asked our Izzi Early Education staff what their favorite cultural traditions.
Introducing Sequoia: Our New Ally in Early Education
Here at Izzi Early Education, we believe in the power of a strong partnership in thriving our community and our children. Sequoia has been an amazing community partner to Izzi and has done a tremendous job in supporting our community.
Celebrating Mental Health Services at Izzi
Happy end of May and Mental Awareness Month! We proudly celebrate the importance of mental health and the services we provide for our children, their families, and our staff.
Finding Purpose in Serving His Community
Few men might even want to develop a career in ECE and take on leadership roles. Fewer men would then admit they just love what they do. That’s where we meet Argenis Del Rio.
“Thank You” in the AANHPI Way!
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) month, here are different ways to say thank you in these cultures!
Autism Acceptance Month with Izzi Early Education
As April’s Autism Acceptance Month comes to a close, we wanted to highlight our Izzi Early Education staff and family stories working with students on the spectrum.
Exploring Family Child Care
Development and Marketing Intern Jonathan Oei shares an interview where he spotlights one of our other Izzi Early Education programs.
Celebrating International Women's Day with Izzi Staff
As one our Izzi core values to celebrate diversity and inclusion, we asked staff to share something about the culture or country they represent in honor of International Women’s Day.
Izzi Early Education Featured at Annual Awards Breakfast Event
On Friday, December 8th, Izzi Early Education was honored to be featured at Tipping Point’s Annual Awards Breakfast in front of some of the Bay Area’s most influential leaders. Charlie Cervantes, our Fatherhood Engagement Specialist, was chosen to speak to the crowd at this prestigious event that took place at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco.
An Unexpected Reunion: Former Teacher Reconnects with Family in Half Moon Bay
When asked what was a summer 2023 highlight, Izzi Marketing and Communications Manager Angel Chang shares an unexpected full-circle moment that took her back 15 years.
Mother and Child Staff Love at Izzi Early Education
Happy Belated Mother’s Day! Family in an important value to our culture, and we want to take a moment to recognize two mother and child pairs in our staff.
Celebrating AAPI Month with Former Teacher Turned Author-Illustrator
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Izzi Marketing and Communications Manager Angel Chang to share her unique ties to Izzi and the passions that came with it.
Sister Sisters with Izzi Early Education Staff
Happy National Siblings Day! Here at Izzi we love to celebrate everyone, especially siblings.
Head (Start) to the Capitol Advocacy Day
Izzi staff, parents, and students headed to our State Capitol in Sacramento for Head Start Advocacy Day!
A Family Connection to “The Emerald Isle”
In the spirit of Irish American Heritage Month, Fund Development Manager Sean Gallagher shares what it means for him to be Irish and his connections to Ireland, also known as “The Emerald Isle.”