MEET

The Burbank Community YMCA Child Development Staff

Angela Buck

Senior Director of Youth & Child Development

Miss Angela began her Y career at the Child Development Center in 2013 as the Preschool Director. She now oversees all Youth and Child Programs here at the Burbank Y. Angela holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Development and a Master of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education from Pacific Oaks College school of Psychology and Education. She is an active member of NAEYC, CAEYC Accreditation Committee member as well as an ACA Standards Committee member. Miss Angela loves cooking, music, all things Disney and scary movies.


Rita Greenspan

Preschool/School-Age Director

Miss Rita has been with the Burbank YMCA CDC for 8 years. She began her career with us as a teacher, worked in summer camp as a camp Leader and has been our Preschool/School-age Director since 2016. Rita holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child & Adolescent Development from Cal State Northridge, is an active member of the NAEYC, enjoys cooking and fitness. Miss Rita has been in the field of Education for sixteen years.

George Taiman

Summer Camp Director

Mr. George has been with the Burbank YMCA CDC for 14 years and began his career here as a school-age counselor and summer camp leader. George currently oversees our transportation department and summer day camp. He holds a Director certificate from the American Camp Association (ACA) and is passionate about music.