our educators


Our 5 Star rating by the Oregon Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) is proof of excellence, speaks to the commitment of our teachers
and staff, and ranks ours among the top early learning programs in the state!
Our Educators
Our teachers use a play-based curriculum, resourcing children’s passions and interests, with a distinct focus on the individual learning needs of each child. We provide comfort, create interest, and offer challenges for each learner, stimulating and assessing their growth through the creative process of hands-on making!

Britt Zimmerman
Director of Education

Autumn Correa
Assistant Director of Education/Satellite Site Director

Michelle Don
Community Outreach/Administrative Support

Kristal Weber
Preschool Educator

Alex Lukaris
Preschool Educator

Xane Buckingham
Preschool Educator/Sub-Director

Martina Walston
Preschool Educator

Norma Montano
Preschool Educator

Connor Reese
Learning Lab Coach/Sub-Director

Craig Schneider
Educator

Taylor Schneider
Educator
Ana Funk
Preschool Educator
Bill Kusmit
Satellite Learning Lab Manager
Kristi Reynolds
Educator
Oceana DeBerry
Preschool Educator
Kalah Chesney
Preschool Educator
Jocelyn Funk
Preschool Educator
Connie Fowler
Preschool Educator
Valerie DeBenedetti
Preschool Educator
Kristin Godley
Preschool Educator
Sarah Henry
Nutrition and Health Educator/Chef
Amaylie Wheeler
Preschool Educator