Meet our CAREGIVING TEAM
Our Mini Makers™ Studio is under the direction and supervision of a professional team of Educators, Behavioral Psychologists, Professional Coaches, caregivers, student interns, and parents. Together, they aim to expose your children to a variety of educational and artistic experiences while they learn and play together! All caregivers are certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid, current on immunizations, and have a clear LiveScan and clean background check.
Leadership Team
Leslie Bosserman, M.Ed., CPCC, graduated from UCLA with degrees in Communications, Education, and Applied Developmental Psychology. She also is a trained as a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and has experience working in Higher Education in student leadership development. Leslie is the Co-Founder of The Makers Place™ where she currently serves as the Community Manager and Director of the Mini Makers™ Preschool. She also works as a Leadership Coach and Lifestyle Strategist at her boutique practice, Lead With Intention®.
Joel Bosserman, M.A., BCBA, has over a decade of professional experience supporting children and families as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst working in early-intervention for school districts and in-home programs. He recently joined our teaching team full-time in our Mini Makers™ Preschool where he focuses on teacher training and creating innovative classroom environments. Along with his wife Leslie, Joel is the Co-Founder of The Makers Place™ and also does Behavioral Assessments, Parent Training, and in-home work for children and families through his corporation, Entropy Behavior Services, Inc.
The Bossermans are based in Sacramento where they live with their three young children. When they are not playing at local parks or hosting epic dinner parties, they enjoy traveling the globe, dancing (and singing) to all kinds of music, and reading as a family.
CaregivING TEAM
Carolina Avalos Samano is currently attending Sac State studying Child and Adolescent Development. She is serving as our opening Teacher’s Aide and also as a Caregiver in our Mini Makers™ Studio. Carolina loves spending time with family and friends, in nature, listening to music, and eating delicious food. She is excited to work with the Makers Place team!
Lili Barajas is studying Child Development at Sacramento State University, with ambitions to pursue a career as an elementary school teacher. She serves as a caregiver in our monthly Parents Night Out program. Lili finds joy in spending time with children and actively volunteers at local events to engage with them whenever she can. In her free time, she enjoys various artistic activities such as ceramics, painting, crocheting, and aerial silk.
Shazera Alvarez is currently studying Psychology at Sacramento City College. After graduating, she plans on attending Sacramento State University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, in hopes of becoming a professional studio artist/art teacher. In the meantime, Shazy spends her days working in childcare where she exercises her skills and passion in caring for young children. She aspires to one day become a school counselor to support children’s development throughout their educational journeys. In her free time, Shazy enjoys spending time with family and friends, painting/drawing, tailoring dresses, and cuddling with her kitty, Sage.
Sophia Molina studied Early Childhood Education at American River College and recently completed the ECE Apprenticeship Program. In addition to her caregiving role in our Mini Makers™ Studio, she also works as a morning Assistant Teacher in our Mini Makers™ Preschool. Sophia is very musical and plays guitar, tenor saxophone, and most percussion instruments. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing, playing with her dogs, and listening to music.
