"Train up a child in the way they should go, and when they are old they will not depart from it."- Proverbs 22:6
LINDA PASQUALE
Owner and Director
Ms. Linda has been working in the Early Childhood field since 1988. She has a BA degree in Early Childhood Administration, and a Master's in Education (MAED) degree in Early Childhood Education with three specializations: Early Childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction, and Special Education. She is also working on her coursework towards becoming an Ordained Children’s Pastor thru Northwest Nazarene University. She is kind, charismatic, and dedicated to helping children develop the tools they need to become successful, not only at the center, but in life as a whole. In her free time, she loves singing, watching movies, going on walks and spending time with friends and family.
KIMBERLY RAGLAND
Assistant Director
Ms. Kim has been working in the early childhood field since 2006. She is animated, joyful and passionate when she works with children. She loves to find the child’s interest and help them explore the world through that interest. She has an Associates in Early Childhood Education through Bellevue College, as well as trainings in Conscious Discipline, Occupational Therapy, Music and Art therapy. In her free time she likes to sing karaoke , run, watch hockey, and spend time with her family.
TRICIA PICKETT
Infant Teacher
Ms. Tricia has been working in the early childhood field since 1994. She is a fun-loving , gentle and caring teacher who uses those strengths exquisitely to help each infant feel safe and loved. She has a CDA degree specifically working with infants and toddlers. In her free time she enjoys going to the movies, crafting and going out to eat.
ISELA AGUAYO SANTOS
Toddler 1 Teacher
Ms. Isela is a first time teacher who is so excited to learn and grow in her role. She is fluent in Spanish and loves enriching the children's lives by speaking to them in both Spanish and English. In her free time she loves spending time with her daughter and family, as well as baking and being artistic.
ALONDRA SANTOS
Toddler 2 Teacher
Ms. Alondra has been working with children since 2019. She is fluent in Spanish and incorporates it in her classroom daily. She is one of four siblings as well as sisters with Ms. Isela, our T1 teacher. together, with her sister, they have their own home bakery. She loves to engage in playing with children and watch them take on new challenges. In her free time, she loves to travel, go on drives and explore.
BIVIANA GATWECH
Preschool Teacher
Biviana has been working with children since she could remember. She is a mother of 7 and has worked as a teacher in both Africa and in the United States. She loves God, Music and teaching children all about Him and His glory. She newly became an American Citizen & enjoys spending time with her family.
LAURIE WINTERS
Pre-K Teacher
Laurie is a passionate, caring & creative teacher who has worked with children since she can remember. She loves art and science and bringing that into the classroom. Laurie in her free time likes spending time with her husband & cats , taking pictures , a huge Disney enthusiast and is active in her church.
SABRINA BROOKS
Pre-K Teacher
Sabrina is a first-time teacher who is excited to learn and grow with our center. She has a love for children and looks forward to in the future in having her own childcare. In her free time she loves hanging out with her friends and watching movies and listening to music.
GERRY CLIFT
Head Chef and Support Staff
Ms. Gerry has been working and volunteering with children in varying age groups for the past few years, she has mostly worked as a reading mentor and math mentor with elementary and junior high students. She is a funny, expressive and genuine person who shows her love through cooking healthy balanced meals and snacks for the whole center. In her free time she loves getting in the car and going on road trips and spending time with her husband and her son.
MAOPUTASI SATAUA
Substitute Extraordinaire
Maoputasi has been working with children since 2020. She has a vivacious spunk and love of life that is contagious for all the children and teachers around her. She is a jack of all trades and looks forward to someday running a childcare center herself! In her free time, she loves to watch movies, explore and take naps!
