Peter's Place is both a wonderful place for children and a rewarding place to work. The remarkable tenure of our teachers is due to the importance placed on a collaborative work environment and the value of continued professional growth. All of the Peter's Place teachers have extensive education and training in early childhood education and are encouraged to expand their knowledge through on-going professional development that is funded by the school. Working as a team, the Program Director and teachers meet weekly to discuss how to support the children in our program and plan the individualized curriculum that defines Peter's Place. Each person's voice is heard and respected. The innovation and creativity that comes from this collaborative approach creates a rich, dynamic setting for children and a work environment where the teachers are inspired by one another and continue to grow and learn together and individually.

Todd Wanerman

Program Director

Todd holds a Masters of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education from San Francisco State University, a Program Director-level California Child Development Permit, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies from University of California at Santa Cruz. He worked with children for over 20 years at The Little School in San Francisco where he helped develop their unique practitioner-based approach to inclusion. Todd is the author of From Handprints to Hypotheses: Using the Project Approach with Toddlers and Twos and co-author (with Leslie Roffman and Cassie Britton) of Including One, Including All: A Guide to Relationship Based Early Childhood Inclusion. Todd lectured in Early Childhood Education at San Francisco State University from 2010 - 2022, and has coached and mentored countless educators locally and globally through his independent practice. Todd joined Peter’s Place in 2022.

Linda Moody

Teacher - 26 years teaching and directing

Linda holds a Master of Science degree in Education and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from San Francisco State University, a Site Supervisor-level California Child Development, and a Bachelor of Arts is in Philosophy from Miami University of Ohio. She has worked at Peter's Place since 1999 and is also a professional musician. Linda was the director at Peter's Place from 2012-16.

Yuki van den Ende

Teacher - 13 years teaching

Yuki has worked with children most of her teenage and adult life.  In the late 70’s and 80’s, Yuki was a preschool teacher in San Francisco before moving to France in 1985; in Paris, Yuki studied French at the Alliance Francaise and cared for young children. Upon returning to SF in 1987, she was GM for Giorgio Armani for the West Coast.  When her two daughters were in elementary school, she dedicated herself to volunteering at their schools. Yuki has a certificate in Early Childhood Education from CCSF. She joined Peter’s Place in 2021.

Brooke Kerpelman

Teacher - 6 years teaching

Brooke holds a Bachelors of Science degree from Boston College and a Master's in Nursing from UCSF as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She worked as a nurse for 12 years, with her last position as a pediatric surgery nurse practitioner. She attended City College for her Early Childhood Education Certificate and has substituted at Peter's Place since 2018. She has also worked as an Art Coordinator at Rooftop School. Her two children attended Peter's Place and she is a proud alumni parent.  She joined the staff as a classroom teacher in 2020.

Jessica Bellefeuille

Teacher - 11 years teaching

Jessica has transitioned into a career of education after pursuing her dream of acting. She did educational theatre in San Francisco with the New Conservatory Theatre in 2007 before changing careers in 2011. She graduated from San Francisco State University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child and Adolescent Development with a focus in Early Childhood.  For the past 10+ years, she has taught in various programs and worked professionally with children and families.  Jessica joined Peter’s Place in 2020.

Michelle Fontanosa-Yee

Teacher - 11 years teaching experience

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. After working in the veterinary field for a short time, she was inspired by her then 4- year-old nephew, to study Early Childhood Education. She completed the Early Childhood Education program at Skyline Community College and since 2009, has enjoyed being a parent and preschool teacher. Her two children, along with her students, have taught her how special the early years are for a child. Michelle joined Peter's Place Nursery School in 2023.