Her Story
About Virginia
Virginia Bueno is a dedicated Center Director with over 30 years of experience in education. She leads early childhood programs and operations, handling diverse roles including classroom support, enrollment, and family engagement. After initially aspiring to a career in law, she chose to pursue education full time because it is what she enjoys and loves. She earned a master's degree in early childhood education and a master's degree in special education, both from Ashford University, completing the latter in 2019. Virginia is a long-standing member of PACA and NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, with over 10 to 15 years of involvement. She is guided by strong professional values including a solid work ethic, clear communication, caring and nurturing for others, and consistency to operate an efficient, loving, and healthy center. Her career reflects a passion for making a meaningful impact on children and families.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Virginia
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
A mentor told me I was the dumbest smartest person she had met. She explained that as a minority in this field, I am always looked at through the eye of a needle, so I have to make smart, good decisions that I have really thought about and stand by.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
You really have to be in it with a passion, not for money. Because this field doesn't make lucrative money. But you have to be able to go home every day thinking you made an impact on someone.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Having a good strong ethic background, meaning what I say, saying what I mean, communication, having that caring and nurturing for others, just still being consistent and stern. To be able to run a good, efficient, loving, healthy center.
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