My name is Michelle Lee, and I am the owner and director of Playhouse Preschool since 2003.  I was born and raised in Sacramento and have lived in the Elmhurst Neighborhood my entire life.  I graduated from University of California, Davis with a degree in Human Development.  I went on to obtain my teaching credential from Chapman University.  I have over 19 years of experience working with children in a preschool setting.  I am also a certified foster parent and am becoming a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) as I am passionate about helping our underprivileged children.  I have been a part of Playhouse Preschool since the 70’s, I worked at Playhouse as a college student, and my son attended Playhouse as a preschooler.  I feel lucky to now be the owner and director of the preschool that so many neighborhood children have attended since 1953.  In my spare time you can find me volunteering to help neglected and abused animals.  At Playhouse, we teach the children about empathy for all living creatures through our animal programs.