Christa C. Dunlap, M.A.
Program Director, Child & Family Studies Center
Christa C. Dunlap received her Bachelor's Degree in Child Development from CSUN in 1991, and completed her Master's Degree in Educational Psychology: Early Childhood in 2008. Her thesis was on mentoring in early childhood education. Christa has worked as a Preschool Teacher, Parent Educator, Lead Teacher, and Director of Operations at the CFSC for the over 20 years. Her areas of interest include Parent Education, Child Development, Adult Development, Inclusion, and Mentoring Relationships.
818-677-3131
Annie Cox, M.A.
Early Childhood Programs Director, CHIME
Annie Cox is the Director of the CHIME Infant & Toddler Program and the CHIME Preschool Inclusion Program that operates at the CFSC. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Masters Degree in Educational Psychology, Early Childhood Special Education. Her professional experience in the field of education extends for the past thirty years. Annie has served as a part-time instructor, master teacher, and fieldwork supervisor for the Department of Special Education at CSUN. She currently trains and supports teachers in the field of Early Childhood Special Education and since 1989 has provided mentoring and supervision for university students at CSUN. Annie has contributed significantly to the development of the CHIME mission and philosophy, supported development of new programs including the CHIME Charter Elementary School, and mentored newer members of the staff and leadership team.
818-677-2922
Erika Sue Barnathan, M.A.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, CHIME
Erika's educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education, and the Early Childhood Special Education Credential. She has over 30 years experience working with young children with special needs and has been at the lab school since 1990 with CHIME. She has taught an undergraduate Special Education course at Santa Monica City College, and has extensive experience in mentoring early childhood special education students at CSUN.
818-677-2922