Team

Best Friends Preschool, Inc.

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Tina Clarin

Owner

With more than 30 years of experience in early childhood learning and higher education, Tina Clarin is proud to represent the foundations of our school. She has a B.S. in elementary education and family life childhood development, a master's in curriculum instruction and adult education, an M.A. in innovative leadership, a post-graduate certificate in early childhood education, and a master's degree in psychology. Tina maintains her Arizona state teacher certification.


Tina was the assistant director of Best Friends Preschool from 1997 to 2003. During this time, she met her husband Craig (a single father of 2 at the time). All 4 of their children attended Best Friends Preschool between 1997 to 2011. Their grandson began attending in 2016, and their granddaughter in 2018. Tina and Craig become the center's owners in January 2017.


Call Best Friends Preschool to learn more about our offerings for your child.

Craig Clarin

Owner and Business Manager

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Ms. Judi

Executive Chef and Team Lead

  • ECE-qualified per state standards and requirements
  • More than 30 years of industry service
  • Team member since 2014

Ms. Austin

Lead Teacher: Infant Class

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Ms. Samantha

Lead Teacher: Preschool Class (Threes and Fours)

  • ECE-qualified per state standards and requirements
  • 5+ years of early childhood development/education experience
  • Team member since 2024

Ms. Kim

Teacher: Preschool Class (Threes and Fours)

  • ECE-qualified per state standards and requirements
  • 19+ years of early childhood development/education experience
  • Team member since 2025
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Ms. Gabby

Lead Teacher: Pre-K (Fours and Fives) Learners

  • ECE-qualified per state standards and requirements
  • 15+ years of early childhood development/education experience
  • Team member since 2022

Ms. Natalee

Teacher: Toddler Class (Ones and Twos)

  • 9+ years of early childhood development/education experience
  • ECE- qualified per state standards and requirements
  • Team member since 2025
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Ms. Alyssa

Lead Teacher: Scholars (School Ages, 5 to 8 Years/Kindergarten Through Third Grade)

  • 8+ years of early childhood development/education experience
  • ECE-qualified per state standards and requirements
  • Team member since 2025

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