Lake Washington Toddler Group

Where Parents and Small Children Can Learn Together

TEACHING STAFF

Our teachers are Vocationally Certified Parent Education Instructors.  Each teacher has a Bachelor or Master's Degree and are employed by Lake Washington Technical College.  They all have been parents in toddler co-op programs and bring real-life experiences to the classroom
 

	Kris Anderson Kris joined our teaching staff in August 2000. Previously she was a member of Lake Washington Toddler Group for four years. While in the program she served as a parent coordinator for one year and President for two years. Needless to say, Kris knows our program well! Before joining our teaching staff, she served a three year term as President of Evergreen Co-op Preschool. Kris received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Washington and her Masters Degree in Education from Western Washington University. Kris grew up in the area and is married with three children.
	Susy Robinson Susy joined our teaching staff in August of 2003.  Before joining the teaching staff Susy was a parent and board member of Lake Washington Toddler Group.  She served as a parent coordinator and the Publicity chair.  Susy received her Bachelor of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education from Western Washington University.  She has taught second grade and has coached a high school varsity softball team for the Mukilteo School District.  Susy is from the area and is married with two young children.
	Amy Lanum Amy joined the staff of Lake Washington Toddler Group in September 2005. Prior to joining our teaching staff she served on the board for two years and was a parent in the program from 1998-2006. Amy has a Bachelor of Education from Western Washington University with an emphasis in Child Development and Psychology . She has also been an elementary school  teacher in the Lake Washington School District since 1993.   Amy grew up in the area and is married with three boys.
	Becky Kimmel Becky is joined the staff of LWTG in September 2005. She enjoyed the program as a parent for three years prior and decided to stay as a teacher this time. Her background is in elementary education and she has taught in both California and in the Seattle area. Becky earned her Bachelor of Arts degree and teaching credential at Westmont College and since has received her Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She is married and the mother of two daughters - graduates of Toddler group!
	Paula Anderson                                                                                                  Paula is new to our teaching staff this year. She attended Lake Washington Toddler Group as a parent for three years and served the board as both the Registar and President. Paula has a bachelor degree in Cultural Anthropology and has gained knowledge and experience while teaching with the HeadStart program, as well as working as a Spanish translator in the program. Paula also teaches Spanish to preschoolers in the Mill Creek area during the week, and hopes to bring some espanol to the LWTG. Paula enjoys painting, camping, traveling, and spending time with her husband Ron, two preschooler daughters and their dog Ruby.