We have an incredible teaching team! Two teachers work each day on a rotating basis to provide an exceptional level of instruction to our students. Their love of teaching and dedication to our children shows in everything they do. Not only do we have an enthusiastic, creative and caring set of teachers, but all of them have children who attended the school. Needless to say, they are tremendously experienced and committed to Sutterville!
Mrs. Ruffaine
Mrs. Ruffaine and her family have been a part of the Sacramento small business community for more than 30 years. She started her educational career as a transitional kindergarten instructor, and has been a part of the Sutterville teaching team for more than 20 years. After earning her bachelor’s degree in business, she continued her schooling with early childhood education and administration classes.
Mrs. Shannon
Mrs. Shannon’s 3 children were born and raised in Sacramento. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism, and continued her schooling with early childhood education and administration classes. She started teaching at Sutterville Preschool while her daughter was a student in 2016.
Mrs. Sam
Mrs. Sam is a Land Park native. She obtained an associates degree from Sac City in early childhood education, and continues to pursue higher education. Mrs. Sam’s two children attended Sutterville Preschool. She has been a part of the Sutterville team for more than 5 years.
Ms. Kim
Ms. Kim has a master’s degree in social work. She worked as a social worker with foster youth and adoption for more than 15 years. Ms. Kim became part of the Sutterville team in 2022 after her daughter was a student.
Our Sutterville teachers are part of the Race to the Top Pilot-Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC). RTT-ELC is a three-year pilot program designed to improve early learning systems and ensure children are ready to succeed in kindergarten.
Sutterville Preschool 