Staff & Board

Tobias Riday

Role: Director

About Tobias:

Tobias brings his passion for early childhood education to our preschool team. With a Masters Degree in Sport Management, 20 years of coaching/teaching experience and father of two school aged children; Tobias is dedicated to creating a nurturing and educational environment for our young learners.

Responsibilities:

  • Sports Program
  • Permaculture Program
  • Development

Education and Experience:
• BA – HISTORY – CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY – FRESNO
• CALIFORNIA TEACHING CREDENTIAL
• MA SPORT MANAGEMENT – UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
• 20 YEARS coaching and teaching at the High School, College and University Level

Fun Fact:
Tobias favorite place to go while growing up was the “little farm” at Tilden Regional Park and Zachary’s Pizza.

Quote:
“Keep Breathing” – Anthony G. White

We are thrilled to have Tobias as part of our team, contributing to the growth and development of each child in our care.

Lisa Rose Riday

Role: Operations & Mom Boss

About Lisa:

Lisa brings her passion for creating unique and magical experiences to Sun & Love Playschool. Having worked in early childhood development in her past, as well as the practical experience of being a Mom, sprinkled in with 20 years of working in the corporate event planning space, Lisa offers nurturing care to the students and teachers while making sure operations are running smoothly at Sun & Love. Her passion for yoga and yoga philosophy will infuse our foundation of mindfulness, connection, and compassion into everyday learning moments.

Responsibilities:

  • Special Events, Marketing & Programming
  • Day to Day Operations
  • Nutrition Program
  • Mindfulness Program

Education and Experience:

  • Teacher at Little Angels Preschool, Santa Barbara, CA (2002)
  • BA, UCSB, Sociology (2003)
  • MA, SFSU, Broadcast Journalism & Electronic Communication Arts (2023)

Fun Fact:
Lisa is passionate about building a community of shared values with supporting parents.

Quote:
“It takes a village”

We are thrilled to have Lisa as part of our team, contributing to the growth and development of each child in our care.

Clyde Leland

Role: Director of Music

About Grampa Clyde
Grampa Clyde brings his passion for early childhood education to our preschool team. With more than a decade of playing and singing for preschools and daycare centers throughout the Bay Area, Grampa Clyde is dedicated to creating a nurturing and educational environment for our young learners.

Responsibilities:

  • Director of Music
  • Education and Experience:

After retiring from his job as a Legal Ethics Professor, Grampa Clyde began singing once a week for his granddaughter Stella’s preschool class. Soon, the teacher in the next classroom asked if he could sing for her class too, and Grampa Clyde realized this could be a great activity in retirement. It soon became a nearly full-time job, with daily visits to preschools, daycare centers, home daycares, Child Development Centers, Head Start programs, and indoor play areas.

Fun Fact:
In all my years teaching lawyers and law students, I never had anyone come up to me at the end of class and hug me and say they love me. Now that I sing with preschool kids, it happens every day.

Quote:
Singing together can bring joy, teach important lessons, and make us a family.