Meet the teacher
Hola! My name is Leonor Dukes, and I run and operate Mi Nido. I have been working in the educational field for a little over 15 years. I graduated in Mexico with a B.A in English Language Teaching and worked teaching school-age children English as a second language. It has always been a passion of mine to spark the curiosity of learning a different language in children. I believe that it not only opens more opportunities but it also broadens your perception of other cultures.
When I got married and moved to California, I transitioned to becoming a Spanish teacher, always working with school-age and pre-school children.
Working as a Supervisor, Curriculum Developer and Head teacher for over 10 years in a Spanish Immersion Preschool, gave me the opportunity to expand my knowledge and experience as an early childhood educator.
Being a mom of 3, gave me the reason and motivation to start Mi Nido. I wish and hope to continue sparking that love for learning and to partnership with families to help our children become the best they can be.

Leonor Dukes
Owner/Educator