Lynette Bravo began her journey in the field of Early Childhood Education in 2003 after earning her A.A. in Early Childhood Education from Santa Monica College, with a specialization in working with children with special needs. She began her teaching career at The Growing Place, where she spent almost ten years immersed in a collaborative, relationship based teaching environment. In 2014, she joined Cassidy Preschool as the Lead Teacher in the youngest classroom, a role she held until welcoming her daughter, Olivia, in 2018. During this time, she also completed her B.A. in Human Development with an emphasis in Child Development from Pacific Oaks College.

In 2020, Lynette joined the founding team at The Toddler Garden, where she served as Director for five years. There, she helped open, shape and lead a program grounded in connection, emotional development, and responsive care for two-year-olds and their families

Lynette is passionate about creating meaningful, relationship based experiences for children, families, and educators. She believes deeply in the power of connection and reflective teaching practices and is thrilled to return to The Growing Place in a new role grounded in shared values and mutual respect. Lynette looks forward to bringing her experience and commitment to early childhood education to the Lab School Community.