About me

About Me & My Team

Caring Hearts. Creative Minds. A Love for Childhood.

Hello! I’m Kelli Graham, the founder and director of Happy Face Preschool. With over two decades of experience in early childhood education — and as a mother myself — I know how important these early years are. My passion is helping children grow in a setting that feels like home: calm, safe, joyful, and rich with learning.

I started Happy Face Preschool to blend my love for teaching with a nurturing, play-based approach that supports the whole child — socially, emotionally, and academically. Every day, I’m reminded what a privilege it is to be part of a child’s first school memories, and I treasure the connections built with each family.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Meet Our Amazing Team

At Happy Face Preschool, we believe children thrive when surrounded by caring adults who truly see them. That’s why I’ve built a small, dedicated team of early childhood professionals who share my heart-centered philosophy.

• Mrs. Laura Alcantar – A nurturing mother of two, with a calm spirit and a deep understanding of child development. She brings creativity, patience, and a love of hands-on learning. She is also our Bilingual Teacher.

• Ms. Tyra Sorensen – Our circle time and story expert, with a gift for helping children express themselves, solve problems gently, and build confidence.

• Ms. Lynn MacMahon and Myra Acura – Helping keep our days smooth, safe, and filled with love — whether it’s Fun with bubbles, outside recess, prepping snacks, assisting with art, or simply offering a kind lap during story time.

Each team member is trained in early childhood education, CPR/First Aid certified, and committed to ongoing learning. More importantly, they treat every child with the warmth and respect they deserve.

We work together with one goal in mind:
To make sure your child feels happy, safe, and ready to shine.