June Millovich

Department Chair

jmillovich@saddleback.edu

B.A. CSUSB

M.S.CSUF

Ph.D. (In Progress) CGU

June came to Saddleback in 2001 after teaching in the child development departments of both the University of La Verne and Fullerton College. Along with her responsibilities on campus June is active in state and national associations that advocate for best policy and practices for young children. June sits on the state advisory board for the CDTC and provides technical assistance to So Cal child development departments as they work to make curriculum changes necessary for the CCC Curriculum Alignment Project. At the national level June is a peer-reviewer for the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s Associate Degree Accreditation Program. She earned her B.S. and Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential at San Bernardino State University, Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction from CSU Fullerton and is nearing completion of her PhD in Teaching and Learning from Claremont Graduate University. In addition to raising three children June has worked as a preschool teacher, infant toddler family childcare provider, k-12 substitute teacher and has volunteered for many years in community and youth group programs serving children and families. Putting all of her experiences together to make course work come alive for students and guiding them to develop strong and effective teaching practices is the most enjoyable part of teaching for June.

For more information about the courses I teach, please visit my website

Barbara Tamailis

Education: ECE Certificate and A. A. degree from none other than Saddleback College! B. S. degree in Child and Adolescent Studies and M. S. degree in Education Administration,both are from Cal State Fullerton.

Teaching Experience

Lisa has worked at the Saddleback College Child Development Center for over 20 years. As well as teaching for the CDES Department, she is the director of the Child Development Center 

Personal Information

In my spare time, Lisa enjoys reading, quilting, traveling, shopping, and spending time with her family.

I received my Elementary Teaching Credential and my Master;s Degree in Early Childhood Education from CSULB.   II spent my early years teaching disadvantaged elementary children in the Long Beach.   After I had my three children, I became interested in the Parent Education Classes offered through the community colleges.  At first I attended them but  eventually taught them.  However, the college "cut" the course saying they were "non vocational".  By that time, I had developed a "following" and continued to teach parenting classes and workshops through Irvine Community Services.

     About 7 years ago, I got back into the elementary classroom teaching kindergarten and first grade at Cielo Vista Elementary School in Mission View. I continue to teach Developmental Psychology and LOVE to observe theory in everyday practice.  My lectures can be illustrated by examples of behavior I've observed that day!

Belinda Hammond

A certified child life specialist, Belinda has worked at Children's Hospital in both Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. She received her BA in Child Development and her MA in Educational Psychology from CSU Northridge, and is working on her PhD in Special Education, Disabilities and Risk Studies at UC Santa Barbara.

Belinda is a part-time online instructor for Saddleback College as well as several other California community colleges. She is interested in the education of professionals and educational support for parents on
topics related to special education and developmental risk.

Belinda is currently conducting research to learn if there are differential effects on parent and non-parent students of online instruction about early childhood risk.

Monique Paige

Education: I graduated with a B.A. from Loyola Marymount University and a M.S. in School Counseling from CSU, Long Beach.  In addition to earning my Pupil Personnel Services Credential at Long Beach, I have also earned a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit, with many of my courses taken right here at Saddleback!

Teaching Experience:   I currently teach Developmental Psychology and Child Guidance and Communication at the Saddleback campus.  My most recent careers were preschool teacher and director. 

Personal Information: My husband and I are the proud parents of four wonderful children.   

I love teaching Developmental Psychology because I believe the course is the foundation for teaching in preschool and at every level.  I think it brings an understanding that helps us learn about ourselves as well as others, making us better teachers, parents, and caregivers. 

Education: Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from California State University Bakersfield and my Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development from the University of California, San Diego. Considering pursuing her doctorate degree!

Teaching Experience

Currently an instructor for CDES 110 – Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum and CDES 117 – Culture and Diversity in Classrooms and CDES 289 Cooking with Children. Over the last 10 years has worked with a wide range of age groups from infancy to middle school and currently hold a third grade teaching position in the Capistrano Unified School District.

Personal Information: In my spare time, I look forward to spending time with our newborn, reading and surfing.

Laura Vidal Prudholme

Laura Vidal-Prudholme has well over 20 years experience as a preschool teacher, mentor and trainer, and director. She teaches Child Development courses for Saddleback College, as well as Bachelor's level courses for University of La Verne. She has extensive experience in working with children in a mulitlingual setting as well as with special education students. Her classes at Saddleback provide many hands on experiences and lively discussion, along with sharing a solid base of knowledge with her students. Her greatest joy is working with college students to provide them with the skills they need in order to have the greatest impact on young children and their families!

Curt Visca