Kids Stuff @ Santiago Hills

Hi Santiago Hills families! I have been working for Kids Stuff since 2007. I began my time here as a recreational leader and have never looked back. I graduated from UC Irvine in 2008 with a B.A. in Psychology and Social Behavior and a Minor in Education. I love meeting new kids and families and showing them what amazing things we have for them at my site. I've been so grateful to Kids Stuff for giving me the skills that I can now use in Fatherhood. Lastly, the kids here will tell you I'm a board game maniac and am always looking for a friend to play a game with. My son, Henry, might be too young now but I can’t wait for the day to play games with him!

Hello families! My name is Mirial Nguyen and I am the Assistant Director at Kids Stuff Santiago Hills. I have been creating memories with our kids and their families since 2014 and it has been such an honor to be able to do so! I started this job as a Recreational Leader and overtime was able to expand my knowledge as both roles as a Leader and as a Director. Being here with the kids has taught me so much about myself and I only have the kids and families here to thank. I am beyond excited to continue making memories with our kids here at Kids Stuff Santiago Hills!

Hi Kids Stuff Family! Like for many of our kiddos, Kids Stuff is also my home away from home. In 1999, at the age of 19, I started at Kids Stuff as a recreational leader and knew right away that my heart for children was in the right place. I graduated from UCI in 2002 with a B.A. in Sociology and Education and received my M.A. and Teaching Credential in 2004. Shortly after graduating, I knew my teaching career would forever continue at Kids Stuff and not in the classroom as I had originally planned. As Kids Stuff's Administrator Director now, I truly love working alongside the Directors and Leaders! I love mentoring them and helping them in shaping our Kids Stuff kiddos to be respectful, loving, hard working, kind and compassionate citizens and most importantly, to feel important! At home, I love spending time with my husband and two children, Nicholas and Sydnee. My husband and I enjoy coaching and watching our kids play sports. When we have some free time away from sports, we love to go camping and spend family time together wherever that may be. I am so thankful and blessed to be part of the Kids Stuff Family!