MISS KELSEY (she/her)

My joy of working with children started when I was young and growing up in my mother’s childcare center. I began working in centers at a young age and continued throughout college while working as a nanny for families in the summers. My passion for preschool grew from there. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education and Anthropology from the University of Oregon in 2011. I've lived in Spain, Germany and Ecuador working with American military families as well as teaching English to students of all ages. After my time abroad, I worked in numerous programs around Portland in schools that follow a large range of philosophies. This diverse background has helped form my own teaching philosophy and bring what I consider the best of each into my own program with the biggest focus being PLAY. After running my own successful Certified Family Child Care program for two years in Southwest Portland, I closed the doors to relocate to Eugene, Oregon with my husband. I enjoy reading, being on the river, yoga, and camping. I love bringing my interests and joys into the classroom and hope to have children and families do the same!