11/01/2026
It’s November 1st, which means it’s time to celebrate this month’s Employee Spotlight!
We’re excited to shine the spotlight on Dena Garcia, who has been a valued member of the LVCC team for 16 years!
Dena began her journey at LVCC in 2010, working with the 3-year-old class and as an afterschool instructor. Today, she works with the 4-year-old class, helping prepare her students for the exciting transition to kindergarten.
When asked about the highlights of her day, Dena shared that it starts with seeing the smiling faces of her coworkers and continues with the opportunity to work one-on-one with the children in her classroom.
What does Dena love most about working at LVCC? In her words, “We are a family!” She adds, “The staff here are the best. You’ll find that we treat the community members like family as well.”
Outside of work, Dena enjoys visiting historical sites and towns, traveling abroad, decorating, and baking delicious, sweet treats!
Be sure to check out some more fun facts about Dena below in this month’s Employee Spotlight! We’re so grateful to have her on our team!
Employee Spotlight: Dena Garcia
-What’s your dream job?
This is actually my dream job. There is nothing else I would rather do than work with preschool children.
-What is one fun fact about yourself that most people don't know?
Something you may not know about my time at LVCC is that I have worked with every age group. From the two-year-olds, all the way up through elementary school.
-What’s your favorite movie you can watch over and over again?
My favorite movie is “It’s A Wonderful Life”. It is a tradition in my family to watch it on Christmas Eve. We truly don’t realize the impact we have on others, and this movie is a reminder of how our goodness can help those around us. I have seen this movie at least 40 times and still cry at the end!
-What is the best vacation you have ever been on?
While the most exciting vacation was visiting the Christmas Markets in Prague, my most meaningful vacation was visiting my husband’s family in Galicia, Spain. Getting to know that part of our family and immersing ourselves in the culture means more than anything I could dream of.
-If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go on a Christmas Markets train to Germany, France, and Switzerland.
