Meet Javier Serna
Where Passion and Play Transform Kindergarten Days
Behind a warm smile and energetic presence, Javier Serna brings seven years of dedicated teaching experience to our kindergarten classroom at A Child’s Touch. His journey to becoming one of our most beloved teachers wasn’t a straight line—and that’s precisely what makes him extraordinary. From his early days in customer service to volunteering with youth programs, Javier developed a unique ability to connect with people of all backgrounds before finding his true calling in early childhood education.
When asked what drew him to teaching young children, Javier’s answer reveals the heart behind his work: “Being part of the kids’ journey through education fulfills me in ways I never expected. Watching their eyes light up when they grasp a new concept or overcome a challenge—there’s nothing quite like it.” This God-given passion radiates through everything he does, creating a classroom atmosphere where learning feels like an adventure and every child discovers their unique potential.
A Teaching Philosophy Built on Balance and Joy
Step into Javier’s classroom, and you’ll immediately sense something special. The atmosphere perfectly balances structured learning with playful exploration—a delicate equilibrium that keeps young minds engaged and eager to discover. His classroom is a place where curiosity is celebrated as a divine gift, and every child feels empowered to ask questions and explore new ideas with confidence.
“I believe in embracing my own childlike qualities when teaching,” Javier explains with a grin. “When I get excited about a science experiment or genuinely laugh during a silly story, the children connect with that authenticity. They see that learning is a joyful, lifelong journey—not just something that happens inside classroom walls.” This philosophy fosters not just academic growth but a love of learning that extends far beyond the kindergarten year, preparing children for a lifetime of discovery and wonder.
Nurturing Character Through Life’s Challenges
Two meaningful philosophies guide Javier’s approach to helping children develop resilience and determination. The first comes from an unlikely source—Rocky Balboa: “Nobody is gonna hit as hard as life, but it ain’t how hard you can hit. It’s how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” In his classroom, this translates into age-appropriate lessons about trying again when building blocks topple or when sounding out difficult words feels impossible.
His second guiding principle—”Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”—shapes how he celebrates his students’ efforts rather than just their achievements. Javier creates a safe space where mistakes become valuable learning opportunities and persistence is celebrated as much as success. By recognizing improvement and effort, not just natural ability, he helps children develop the confidence and determination they’ll need throughout their educational journey. These character-building moments reflect the values we cherish at A Child’s Touch, where spiritual and emotional growth are just as important as academic progress.
Bringing Music and Movement to Learning
When not guiding young minds at A Child’s Touch, Javier channels his creativity as an electronic dance music performer, traveling to various venues to share his musical passion. Far from being separate from his teaching, this artistic side enhances his classroom, bringing rhythm, movement, and creative expression into daily learning activities in ways that captivate even the most fidgety kindergartners.
His students benefit from music-integrated lessons that reinforce phonics through rhythmic patterns, mathematical concepts through beats and measures, and social-emotional development through expressive movement. These multisensory approaches ensure learning connects with every child, regardless of their learning style. The joy Javier finds in music transfers seamlessly to his teaching, creating an environment where learning feels less like work and more like play—exactly what kindergarten should be.
Embracing Nature and God’s Creation
In alignment with A Child’s Touch’s nature-based learning philosophy, Javier incorporates outdoor experiences into his curriculum whenever possible. His personal passion for camping, fishing, and outdoor adventures translates perfectly to our three-acre campus with its 15 specialized playgrounds. Under Javier’s guidance, these spaces become extensions of the classroom—living laboratories where children explore God’s creation firsthand.
On any given day, you might find his class studying weather patterns in our Nature Explore Classroom, conducting simple science experiments with natural materials, or developing fine motor skills through nature-inspired art projects. These activities aren’t just fun—they’re carefully designed to develop critical thinking, observation skills, and environmental stewardship. Javier believes that connecting children with nature at an early age fosters a sense of wonder and responsibility that will stay with them for life, helping them appreciate the beauty and complexity of the world around them.
Creating a Faith-Filled Foundation for Life
As someone who deeply values family connections and spiritual growth, Javier brings a holistic approach to kindergarten education at A Child’s Touch. He creates open communication channels with families, sharing not just academic progress but also meaningful moments and milestones. His approachable demeanor and genuine care for each child make him a trusted partner in their educational journey.
What truly makes Javier special is how naturally he embodies our center’s faith-based values in his daily interactions with children. His kindness, patience, and respect demonstrate Christian principles in action. Whether helping children resolve conflicts with compassion or encouraging thankfulness for the world around them, Javier creates a classroom culture where faith is lived rather than simply taught. Parents consistently note his ability to identify each child’s unique strengths and growth opportunities, recognizing that every child is a precious gift with their own divine purpose. Through his dedicated teaching and genuine care, Javier helps create the solid foundation upon which children can build not just academic success, but lives of meaning, purpose, and faith.
