Meet Our Staff
Cindy Acker
Head of School
Cindy is the founder of The Child Unique and The Montessori Elementary School of Alameda (MESA), and has served as principal for over 30 years. She has several degrees in education, human development, spirituality, cultural studies and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from UC Berkeley. Cindy has also been involved in public policy, representing Montessori schools in California. She is a published author and a national keynote speaker. Apart from her passion for education, Cindy is a singer and choir director in Novato and a mother of three adult children. Cindy speaks Dutch and Spanish.
Miesha Lampkins
Events Coordinator/Director
Miesha Lampkins was born and raised in Oakland, California. Lampkins, a Communications and Events Director/Coordinator, has a degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Hospitality, Tourism, Lodging, Resort, and Club Management. Lampkins loves it when she's challenged with an idea and could help with solutions. She loves communicating and connecting the dots. Coordination has always been a calling for her. Lampkins is excited to work alongside Dr. Acker at The Child Unique School/Montessori Elementary Intermediate School.
Pedro Sequi Sierra
Lower Elementary Teacher
Jonathan Acker
Office Assistant
Jonathan was born in San Francisco and lives in Alameda. He attended The Child Unique as a child and has worked at the school for several years. He has a degree in Psychology and a degree in Spirituality both from Holy Names University. He has two daughters and enjoys watching the Warriors, bowling, and making people laugh.
Erin Vanegas
Office Assistant
Erin has been working at The Child Unique Montessori for 2 years with the office team. She was born and raised in Alameda, California. Erin graduated from Redwood Christian High School in 2009 and then went into the education field working with kids. Her favorite thing about working in the office is getting to know all the parents and the children. She also is a mom of one of the wonderful students in Elementary. Some of her hobbies are shopping, reading, playing sports, and enjoying family time as much as possible. One secret about her is that she loves to cook new things and learn about food. Erin is looking to enjoy her position in the office for years to come.
Sylvia Rodriguez Murray
Art Teacher
Jeanna Nagle
Campus Support
Jeanna Nagle was born in Oakland and lives in Alameda. She attended the Early Childhood Education Program at Merritt College. She loves watching Giants and A's baseball and Cal football and basketball. She enjoys swimming, playing soccer and basketball, and playing with her nephew. She also enjoys listening to music and going for short hikes with her family. She looks forward to returning to the Taylor campus this Fall.