Daisy Dy-Liacco is an artist, educator, and creative mentor with over two decades of experience in art education across the Philippines and the UAE. A graduate of the University of the Philippines in Visual Communications, Daisy brings both academic training and real-world teaching experience into her classes.

As Art4Healing Facilitator, and Founder & Proprietor of Artnook Art Workshops, she has guided learners of all ages to explore creativity as a pathway to growth, self-expression, and well-being. Her passion lies in helping students not just improve artistic skills, but also discover the therapeutic and life-affirming power of art.

Beyond the classroom, Daisy has been actively involved in community projects that bring education and creativity to those in need, reflecting her heart for service and holistic development.

We are thrilled to have Daisy as one of our partner teachers, sharing her expertise and her belief that art is both a craft and a healing journey. 

Teacher Dayloe is from a family that loves singing and dancing, Dayloe grew up surrounded by music and performance. Her passion for the arts carried into her vocation as a full-time mission worker with the Couples for Christ events team, where she worked alongside Teacher Maricar in conceptualizing and directing plays, musicals, and concerts staged across the Philippines and abroad.

A natural dancer, Dayloe has graced the stage as both performer and choreographer in numerous productions, including Teen Saint Pedro, a musicale about the life of Filipino saint Pedro Calungsod, featuring Makisig Morales and CFC’s 29AD Musicionaries.

She joined the Dance Plus family in 2013, where she trained under esteemed mentors Teachers Maricar Gatchalian-Urgino, Olivia Escarlan, and Sir Stanley Canete. Today, Teacher Dayloe is not only one of Dance Plus’ senior teachers but also serves as its Assistant Director, continuing to inspire young dancers with her creativity, discipline, and love for the art of dance.

Teacher Tessa has been teaching since 2014 and graduated with flying colors from the University of the East Manila with a degree in Secondary Education major in English. She has taught in prestigious international schools in the Philippines, handling students from Grade School to Senior High School. With her passion for early childhood education, she also gained valuable experience in playschools, where she discovered her dream of creating a nurturing space for young learners.

In her class, parents can expect a balance of learning, creativity, and values. Teacher Tessa believes that every child deserves to feel loved, supported, and inspired to explore the world around them, making Little Lounge not just a playschool, but a second home. 

Coach Kai is a certified life coach and educator with over 15 years of corporate experience and extensive training in evidence-based coaching and therapeutic techniques. She is the founder of HILOM Life Coaching Services, where she has supported individuals through programs in cognitive-behavioral coaching, neuro-linguistic programming, and emotional wellness.

As the facilitator of HeartSmart Kids at Little Lounge, Coach Kai brings her passion for children’s emotional growth into a fun and interactive program for ages 7 to 9. Through games, creative activities, and guided exercises, she helps kids build confidence, regulate emotions, and develop healthy friendships.

Her heart is to nurture children to become resilient, kind, and socially confident, equipping them with skills that will serve them for life.