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Ximena is a skilled educator with over 25 years of experience in the classroom setting instructing a wide array of students with expertise in classroom management, parent engagement, and curriculum creation. She has a proven track record of improving student outcomes by providing attention to individual needs and personalizing instruction strategy to ensure students are achieving their academic goals. In addition to her teaching career, she has housed international students, and assisted them in acclimating to American culture, cultivating a friendly environment that encourages students to learn English idioms and culture.

Hello! My name is Linda Richardson and I’m very excited to teach etiquette skills to your child. I have a bachelor’s degree in Communications and two adult children of my own. I’ve enjoyed working with kids most of my adult life, whether in the classroom as Room Mom, PTA board member running programs for the kids, as a Scout Leader or as a Team Mom. Now that mine are grown, I’m excited to join the team at The Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you feel valued. It’s my goal to help each child gain the self-confidence to navigate life in a meaningful way that includes showing respect for themselves and others and developing meaningful friendships.

Jessica is a former homeschooling mom who eagerly brings her professionalism and cheerfulness to help your students flourish in communication and character. She brings years of volunteerism and service including: at regional and national speech and debate tournaments, helping critique students in Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate, Parliamentary Team Debate, Team Policy Debate, Platform, Interpretative and Limited Preparation Speech at regional club meetings. She has decades of volunteerism in Children’s Ministry: on staff, and in leadership for Vacation Bible School (VBS), as well as teaching Sunday School for the K-2nd grades. As a volunteer academic coordinator, she has helped interview and coordinate demo classes for instructors/vendor candidates at a South Orange County university-model homeschool campus. She was responsible for onboarding paperwork and guidance for newly hired teachers for the charter school processes. She wrote and compiled all course descriptions, instructor biographies, required curriculum and texts. In her prior life, she was a public relations and marketing executive. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

My name is Carolina Umana and I’ve been teaching locally for close to 30 years. I have worked as a fine art teacher, leading/teaching courses in Spanish, etiquette, art, music, and piano privately and in schools. Specifically to etiquette, I was privately taught by my mother but also studied under Mrs. Chen who provided an in depth finishing school etiquette program. My family operated a Fine Art Academy for many years. I have also taught elementary and junior high/highschool. At university, I majored in History & English. I love children and I enjoy spending time sharing my knowledge and strengths.

Hello! My name is Linda Richardson and I’m very excited to teach etiquette skills to your child. I have a bachelor’s degree in Communications and two adult children of my own. I’ve enjoyed working with kids most of my adult life, whether in the classroom as Room Mom, PTA board member running programs for the kids, as a Scout Leader or as a Team Mom. Now that mine are grown, I’m excited to join the team at The Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you feel valued. It’s my goal to help each child gain the self-confidence to navigate life in a meaningful way that includes showing respect for themselves and others and developing meaningful friendships.

Hello! My name is Linda Richardson and I’m very excited to teach etiquette skills to your child. I have a bachelor’s degree in Communications and two adult children of my own. I’ve enjoyed working with kids most of my adult life, whether in the classroom as Room Mom, PTA board member running programs for the kids, as a Scout Leader or as a Team Mom. Now that mine are grown, I’m excited to join the team at The Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you feel valued. It’s my goal to help each child gain the self-confidence to navigate life in a meaningful way that includes showing respect for themselves and others and developing meaningful friendships.

Jessica is a former homeschooling mom who eagerly brings her professionalism and cheerfulness to help your students flourish in communication and character. She brings years of volunteerism and service including: at regional and national speech and debate tournaments, helping critique students in Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate, Parliamentary Team Debate, Team Policy Debate, Platform, Interpretative and Limited Preparation Speech at regional club meetings. She has decades of volunteerism in Children’s Ministry: on staff, and in leadership for Vacation Bible School (VBS), as well as teaching Sunday School for the K-2nd grades. As a volunteer academic coordinator, she has helped interview and coordinate demo classes for instructors/vendor candidates at a South Orange County university-model homeschool campus. She was responsible for onboarding paperwork and guidance for newly hired teachers for the charter school processes. She wrote and compiled all course descriptions, instructor biographies, required curriculum and texts. In her prior life, she was a public relations and marketing executive. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Hello! My name is Linda Richardson and I’m very excited to teach etiquette skills to your child. I have a bachelor’s degree in Communications and two adult children of my own. I’ve enjoyed working with kids most of my adult life, whether in the classroom as Room Mom, PTA board member running programs for the kids, as a Scout Leader or as a Team Mom. Now that mine are grown, I’m excited to join the team at The Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you feel valued. It’s my goal to help each child gain the self-confidence to navigate life in a meaningful way that includes showing respect for themselves and others and developing meaningful friendships.

Hello! My name is Linda Richardson and I’m very excited to teach etiquette skills to your child. I have a bachelor’s degree in Communications and two adult children of my own. I’ve enjoyed working with kids most of my adult life, whether in the classroom as Room Mom, PTA board member running programs for the kids, as a Scout Leader or as a Team Mom. Now that mine are grown, I’m excited to join the team at The Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you feel valued. It’s my goal to help each child gain the self-confidence to navigate life in a meaningful way that includes showing respect for themselves and others and developing meaningful friendships.

Hi my name is Amy Pikula, I have a Bachelors Degree in the Art of Education and I am currently working on my Masters in Elementary Education. I am happy to be joining the team at the Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you to feel valued. I believe that as we use manners we can show others respect and develop meaningful friendships. "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." -Aristotle

Hello! My name is Linda Richardson and I’m very excited to teach etiquette skills to your child. I have a bachelor’s degree in Communications and two adult children of my own. I’ve enjoyed working with kids most of my adult life, whether in the classroom as Room Mom, PTA board member running programs for the kids, as a Scout Leader or as a Team Mom. Now that mine are grown, I’m excited to join the team at The Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you feel valued. It’s my goal to help each child gain the self-confidence to navigate life in a meaningful way that includes showing respect for themselves and others and developing meaningful friendships.

At The Etiquette Factory, we go beyond teaching surface-level behaviors, we focus on building strong character and lifelong social skills. Children don’t just learn what to do, they learn why it matters. When a child understands how their actions impact others, manners become authentic, not forced. Our program is rooted in the belief that manners are a reflection of character. Through engaging, hands-on experiences, children practice real-life situations that help them grow into confident, thoughtful, and socially aware individuals. Whether it’s making eye contact during a conversation, showing gratitude, resolving conflicts respectfully, or demonstrating patience and kindness, every lesson is designed to strengthen both heart and habit. These essential life skills empower children to navigate friendships, family relationships, school environments, and future professional settings with confidence and respect. By developing strong manners, children also build empathy, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness, qualities that shape who they become, not just how they behave. At its core, The Etiquette Factory is about more than etiquette, it’s about developing character, strengthening social skills, and preparing children to positively impact the world around them. We offer several programs to support you in teaching your children practical life skills in valuing themselves and others. 1. Life Skills for Kids: Foundations (5-9 years old) 2. Life Skills for Kids: Beyond the Basics (7-12 years old) 3. Life Skills for Pre-Teens (9-12 years old) 4. Life Skills for Teens (13-17 years old) 5: Life Skills: American Dining Etiquette (5-17) We are able to provide our programs to: -City Recreation Programs -Private Schools -Public Schools -Charter Schools (we are a vendor for several charters) -Small Private Groups -Boy Scout/Girl Scout Troops -National Charity League -"In home" family classes AND MORE! Please check our schedule for our current offerings. The schedule is updated quarterly for each season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) For private group classes, please contact me directly. Contact: Email: EtiquetteWithMsJenn@gmail.com Phone: 661-433-3233 Our mission statement is simple: To give children the skills and tools they need to build a beautiful and successful life based on integrity, empathy, charity, confidence and determination

My name is Carolina Umana and I’ve been teaching locally for close to 30 years. I have worked as a fine art teacher, leading/teaching courses in Spanish, etiquette, art, music, and piano privately and in schools. Specifically to etiquette, I was privately taught by my mother but also studied under Mrs. Chen who provided an in depth finishing school etiquette program. My family operated a Fine Art Academy for many years. I have also taught elementary and junior high/highschool. At university, I majored in History & English. I love children and I enjoy spending time sharing my knowledge and strengths.

Hello! My name is Linda Richardson and I’m very excited to teach etiquette skills to your child. I have a bachelor’s degree in Communications and two adult children of my own. I’ve enjoyed working with kids most of my adult life, whether in the classroom as Room Mom, PTA board member running programs for the kids, as a Scout Leader or as a Team Mom. Now that mine are grown, I’m excited to join the team at The Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you feel valued. It’s my goal to help each child gain the self-confidence to navigate life in a meaningful way that includes showing respect for themselves and others and developing meaningful friendships.

Hello! My name is Linda Richardson and I’m very excited to teach etiquette skills to your child. I have a bachelor’s degree in Communications and two adult children of my own. I’ve enjoyed working with kids most of my adult life, whether in the classroom as Room Mom, PTA board member running programs for the kids, as a Scout Leader or as a Team Mom. Now that mine are grown, I’m excited to join the team at The Etiquette Factory. We define manners as helping those around you feel valued. It’s my goal to help each child gain the self-confidence to navigate life in a meaningful way that includes showing respect for themselves and others and developing meaningful friendships.

My name is Carolina Umana and I’ve been teaching locally for close to 30 years. I have worked as a fine art teacher, leading/teaching courses in Spanish, etiquette, art, music, and piano privately and in schools. Specifically to etiquette, I was privately taught by my mother but also studied under Mrs. Chen who provided an in depth finishing school etiquette program. My family operated a Fine Art Academy for many years. I have also taught elementary and junior high/highschool. At university, I majored in History & English. I love children and I enjoy spending time sharing my knowledge and strengths.