Toddler

Toddler Coordinator and Toddler Lead Teacher

Zainab Salah-Ud-Din

Zainab Salah-Ud-Din has been a dedicated and valued member of the Beverly Hills Academy team for six years. She is not only lead teacher in one of the Toddler classrooms, but she is also the Coordinator for the Toddler Program at BHA.  She takes great pleasure in creating an inviting and enriching learning environment for the BHA toddlers. Zainab holds a degree and certification in Early Childhood Learning, and she is Montessori certified with AMI credentials for the Primary age group of 3-6 years old. Her expertise is further augmented by her previous teaching experience in two other Montessori schools.

Toddler Lead Teacher

Dawn Beard

With over 20 years of experience in education, Dawn Beard brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to Beverly Hills Academy. She has held various positions, including preschool/childcare director, nanny, classroom lead teacher, and preschool music instructor. Dawn holds an A.A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education and embraces lifelong learning. She is excited to embark on this educational journey with the children at BHA.

Toddler Lead Teacher

Tori Wicker

Tori Wicker, holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree, but has found a passion in early childhood education. This lead her to further her education in early childhood development and has received her CDA.

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​Tori joined BHA in the winter of 2022 as a toddler assistant and quickly realized her love for teaching young children. She completed her first year as lead teacher in the Toddler department this past school year. Tori brings a kind, positive attitude to her classroom and looks forward to working with the students this year.​​​​​​

Toddler Lead Teacher

Erica Howard

With nearly eight years of experience in childcare, Erica Howard has been a dedicated member of the Beverly Hills Academy team since 2022, working across both the toddler and infant departments. She holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and has completed training in First Aid, CPR, and basic Montessori methods training. Erica is committed to ongoing professional development and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment that supports the growth and development of toddlers.