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Meet Our Staff
Andrea Uzupis
Executive Director
Andrea serves as Executive Director of The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop, providing day-to-day operational leadership for the school. She oversees enrollment, administration, licensing, staffing, and organizational operations, while supporting families and staff and helping ensure the continued success and long-term sustainability of The Oaks.
Andrea holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit and brings more than 20 years of experience as an early childhood educator. She has been part of The Oaks staff since 2019, when she first joined as Assistant Director, and has served as an SBCC Parent Education instructor since 2021. She joined The Oaks community as a parent in 2024 and continues to support the school’s educational mission through her role as an SBCC Parent Education instructor.
Elisabeth Philabaum
Program Director
Elisabeth serves as Program Director of The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop, providing leadership for the school’s parent education program, early childhood program, and curriculum. She guides the pedagogical vision of The Oaks and works with staff and families to cultivate a high-quality cooperative experience for children and parents.
Elisabeth holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and has supported families in Santa Barbara for more than 25 years as a nanny, family assistant, and early childhood educator. She joined The Oaks community as a parent in 2019, served for three years on The Oaks Parent Board of Directors, and joined the staff in 2025 as a Site Supervisor, supporting the morning cooperative program and leading the afternoon program. As an SBCC Parent Education instructor, Elisabeth teaches The Oaks’ Wednesday evening parent education class and serves as a resource for parents and staff.