Assistant Director
Meet the Assistant Director
Ms. Denese brings experience, warmth, and a sense of humor to her work with Kingston’s children and families.
About Ms. Denese
Ms. Denese is Kingston Academy’s Assistant Director. She studied Child Development at Saddleback College and Cerro Coso College and holds Associate and Teacher-level Child Development Permits.
She enjoys helping children learn through conversation, creativity, and laughter. One of her favorite moments is seeing a child understand something new and proudly say, “I get it!”
Outside of Kingston, Ms. Denese enjoys small woodworking projects and spending time with her family, including her 12 grandchildren. At home, she shares her days with her husband Derek, their dog JoJo, and their cat Jazzy.
Back to Our TeamFavorites & Fun Facts
- Birthday
- December 30
- Experience Working with Children
- More than 50 years working with children
- Education
- Early Childhood Education
- What Inspires Me
- Seeing the spark in a child’s eyes when they can proudly say, “I get it!”
- Strengths
- Instilling a love of learning and laughter
- Fun Fact
- She enjoys small woodworking projects and spending time with her 12 grandchildren.
- Outside Kingston
- At home with her husband Derek, dog JoJo, and cat Jazzy
A Few Favorite Things
- Colors
- Blue, pink, and red
- Drink
- Coffee, of course
- Snack
- Chocolate
- Scent
- Sweet smells
- Flowers
- All kinds of beauty
- Favorite stores
- Costco, Old Navy, and Macy’s
- Restaurants
- Johnny Carino’s and Olive Garden
- Treat rule
- Nothing chewy or spicy