Little Wings Team
Dani Burg
Owner and Director
With a nurturing personality and hands-on approach towards learning, we are thrilled to have Dani as our preschool director. Dani has a Bachelors in Kinesiology and a Masters in Early Childhood Education. Dani has been working with special needs children for the past 6 years. She is very passionate about bringing an inclusive preschool to her community and creating programs for children of all abilities.
Little Wings Team
Passionate, dedicated, and loving, Little Wings teachers love their work and it shows in everything they do. Our goal is to make a positive difference on young kids who come to our Preschool.
Tony Burg
Simply put, Tony is responsible for bringing Dani's vision of an inclusion preschool to life.Having left the cold, corporate world in 2017, Tony decided to put his time and creative-energy towards "building" a business from the ground up. From the rock climbing walls to the running river, you name it- Tony built it! (And occasionally has to fix it!) While he is not in the classroom, Tony is behind the scenes making sure everything runs as it should! Tony graduated from Cal Poly SLO with his Bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship.
Rachel
Rachel is our Butterflies teacher (4-5 years old) here at Little Wings! Rachel is a SLOcal, born and raised, and studied Early Childhood Education at Cuesta College. Rachel brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience as she has been working as a preschool teacher in North county for the past decade. Rachel has a real desire to make a difference in the lives of children- which has given her the ability to connect with every child she meets.
Emily
Emily is one of our Teacher’s Assistants! Emily is currently studying Child Development, with a minor in Sociology, at Cal Poly SLO! She adores learning about each child’s interests and personalities. Once she finishes her education, she plans to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and continue to work with children!
Sarah
Sarah has been a preschool teacher for 13 years! She received her B.S. in Child Development from Cal State Long Beach, and began her teaching career right out of college. She has a background in the Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy, and is a certified California Mentor Teacher. Sarah believes that children learn best through hands on experiences and playing with their peers! Born and raised in Southern California, Sarah moved to the central coast to join the Little Wings team and is thrilled to be a part of this wonderful community!
Shelby
Hello! My name is Shelby Prescott and I’m so excited to be apart of the team here at Little Wings. I have been teaching for 8+ years and absolutely love working with children; watching them explore their curiosities and interests is so rewarding. Aside from teaching, I enjoy hiking, going to the beach, and spending time with family.
Little Wings Team
In House Therapists
Silvia Wasjutin
Bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist
Silvia Wasjutin is an incredible bilingual speech-language pathologist licensed by the state of California. She studied in both Argentina and in the United States at UCSB. Silvia has been working with children for over 30 years. She currently runs a successful bilingual music and language group in Santa Barbara. Silvia is passionate about providing therapy to all children in need.
Allison
Counselor
Bio Coming Soon
Lara
Occupational Therapist
With 15 years of experience as an occupational therapist and a mother of three young children, Lara deeply understands the importance of fostering growth and development in young minds. She is passionate about engaging children through play and honoring their unique developmental journeys while empowering the child and family. Outside of work, she finds joy in outdoor activities, including playing soccer, tending to her garden and biking with her family.
Heather
Speech and Language Pathologist
I am native to the area and absolutely love working with the kids and families in our community! I strive to follow your child's lead in play, fostering their interests, as I support their speech and language development. I enjoy gardening, reading, jogging, backpacking, thrifting, and learning from projects that build up my family and home.