Children's Center Lab School Faculty/Staff

Maria Suarez, Ed.D. Program Director/ECS Instructor
Office I-104, Phone ext. 3935
Email: maria.suarez@hancockcollege.edu
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Studies
Master of Arts in Education, Specialization: Leadership in Early Childhood
Doctorate in Early Childhood Studies
Child Development Program Director Permit
Allan Hancock College since 2019

Anakela Francisco: Administrative Assistant II
Office I-103A, Phone ext. 3580
Email: anakela.francisco@hancockcollege.edu 
Allan Hancock College since 2016

Esther Zamora: Children's Center Lab School Cook
Building I Kitchen
Email: esther.zamora1@hancockcollege.edu
Allan Hancock College since 2022

Alicia Cardenas: Lead Teacher
Lompoc Valley Children's Center Classrooms, Phone ext. 5055
Email: alicia.cardenas1@hancockcollege.edu
Bachelor's of Arts in Family, Children, and Society
Child Development Director's Permit
Allan Hancock College since 2014

Valerie MaClay: Teacher
Lompoc Valley Children's Center Toddler Classroom, Phone ext. 5050
Email: valerie.maclay@hancockcollege.edu
Bachelor's Degree in Child Developement 
Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
Allan Hancock College since 2025

Rosa DelaCruz: Teacher
Preschool 1 Classroom, Phone ext. 3290
Email: rosa.delacruz1@hancockcollege.edu
Bachelor's of Arts in Early Childhood Studies
Child Development Director's Permit
Allan Hancock College since 2020

Amanda Brierley: Teacher 
Infant 1 Classroom, Phone ext. 3579
Email: amanda.brierle@hancockcollege.edu
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Languages with
an emphasis in Early Childhood Studies
Child Development Program Site Supervisor Permit
Allan Hancock College since 2025

Carmen Espinosa Hernandez: Teacher
Toddler 2 Classroom, Phone ext. 3943
Email: mhernandez-espinosa@hancockcollege.edu
Associate of Science in Early Childhood Studies
Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
Allan Hancock College since 2025