Elaine Walker
“I think, as a teacher, it’s the close community that develops between the classroom and families. Parents have a chance to come and help out regularly in my classroom. This allows them to observe their child at school and lets parents know me better as a teacher.
”
At The Co-Op
4s Teacher
Years Working for the Co-Op: This will be year 25!
Experience
Before Camas, I taught Preschool in Madison, Wisconsin and Elementary school in Goleta, California. I am a proud Member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Education
Bachelors of Liberal Arts: University of California, Santa Barbara
Teaching Credential: San Jose State University
About Me
I enjoy getting outside! Hiking, skiing, camping, and gardening are some of my favorite things to do. Cooking for family and friends is another great pleasure.
I like quiet times reading and sipping something hot, especially when being outside can be cold and wet.
Fun Fact
Mrs. Walker’s children attended the CW Co-op preschool and she served on the Executive Board.
Angie Haluapo
“Developing a teaching and learning partnership with student’s families is essential to the overall
success of a student and a key part of teaching responsibility that I enjoy. I look forward to building these relationships at the Co-op!
”
At The Co-Op
AM3 & PM3 Teacher
Years Working for the Co-Op: This will be year 3!
Experience
I was a kindergarten teacher for several years. For the past 3 years, I have been a private teacher to an individual student. I have worked with a variety of students with abilities and learning types, and I meet each student where she/he is.
Education
Bachelor’s in Education, City University of Seattle
Alice Barker
“I love that the school is its own village. I strongly believe that parents and family are a child’s first teacher and that my job as a teacher is to assist the family in a child’s education. I feel that having parents/family in the classroom daily, enhances a child’s education! It takes a village to raise healthy, caring, educated children!”
AT THE CO-OP
3s Teacher & STEAM Team Head Teacher
Years at the Co-Op: This will be year 5!
Experience
Before teaching at the Co-Op, I taught preschool in Vancouver & Ridgefield for 14 years, I ran a Childcare Center; with preschool and before and after care out of my home for 10 years.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Ashford University
About Me
I love spending time with my family; my husband and my two grown children. I have 2 mixed chihuahua pups, Xena & Paisley, who love to go on adventures with my husband and me.
I am enjoying nature and all of its beauty! My favorite ways to enjoy nature are hiking, exploring backroads in our Jeep, and all kinds of gardening (indoor & outdoor).
If I am not enjoying nature, I am in my outdoor kitchen preserving our bounties from our yard or I am in my indoor kitchen cooking or baking something yummy!
I also enjoy sitting by the fire in our yard, watching the birds and taking in the beauty of my “sanctuary”.
Fun Fact
Mrs. Barker (and her siblings) attended the Co-op as students.
Nancy Weier
“I love the community feeling of the Co-Op. Having the parents involved in the classroom allows us all to get to know each other better and enriches their children’s preschool experience.
”
AT THE CO-OP
2s Teacher & STEAM Team Teacher
Years at the Co-Op: This will be year 4!
Experience
I have 10 years of experience working with children in preschool and elementary school, and 3 years experience as Head Teacher in a preschool classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of North Dakota
About Me
I love spending time with my husband and our two children, Sofia and Owen. We enjoy hiking and exploring nature in our beautiful PNW. We love to travel together and visit new places. My favorite place to go is the beach.
Fun Fact
Mrs. Weier’s children attended the Co-op.
Madelyn Basse
“I am excited to join the dedicated and welcoming community at the Co-Op. I love education and am eager to support young learners on their educational journey.”
AT THE CO-OP
Assistant Teacher for the AM4s and PM4s classes
Years at the Co-Op: This is year 1!
Experience
I have previous experience in positions focused on professional and academic development, internship experience in academic settings, and a background in childcare.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
About Me
I enjoy activities like reading, baking, listening to music, and watching movies. For outdoor fun, I like relaxing on sand, discovering waterfalls, enjoying the ocean, and paddleboarding. Spending time with family, friends, and animals is what I love most.
Fun Fact
I’m learning how to watercolor!
Matilda Coleman
AT THE CO-OP
Assistant Teacher for Blended Enrichment
Years at the Co-Op: This will be year 1!
Experience
Before this opportunity I was a youth sports coach for Pullman parks and recreation!
EDUCATION
Associates in Sociology, currently attending WSUV - bachelors in elementary education
About Me
I recently moved to the area and have been enjoying exploring the area. I love camping, going on long walks, cooking new recipes, and listening to my favorite music.
FUN FACt
My boyfriend and his siblings attended the Co-op!
Alex Mummy
“I love working with kiddos and very much enjoy all the things the preschool has to offer! It has been such great experience for my family and my kiddos. I’m excited to be back in the working world. ”
AT THE CO-OP
Assistant Teacher
Years at the Co-Op: This will be year 2!
Experience
I got my first job when I was 13 at the local pool. I grew up life guarding, teaching swimming lessons and running camps. Through out highschool and college I was a nanny and tutor. After graduating from WWU I became a 1:1 para educator for a middle schooler. I was with the same kiddo for 4 years. I also assisted him during cross country and track. I worked at a behavioral school in Bellevue for 7 years as a behavior intervention specialist. I left the working world when my husband and I had our son Calvin in 2018 and the coop is my first job back after being home with my kiddos for 6 years.
EDUCATION
Whatcom Community College and Western Washington University
About Me
I recently moved to the area and have been enjoying exploring the area. I love camping, going on long walks, cooking new recipes, and listening to my favorite music.
FUN FACts
I worked at the pacific science center
I grew up in the house across the street from the preschool (I moved back to Camas 3 years ago).
I went to the preschool as a youngster and had Mrs. Latanzie.
I love all things Gilmore Girls
I rewatch Anne of Green Gables and Pride and Prejudice every fall.
I have a very large blended family (4 brothers and 2 sisters)
Katherine Morrison
“I love getting to know what makes each kid unique and how our community can grow their passions into a life-long love of learning! One of my favorite parts of this community is the true connection between families, teachers and staff that bring a collaborative approach to learning for our kids. ”
AT THE CO-OP
2’s Teacher
Years at the Co-op: This will be year 2!
Experience
I've been working with kids & non-profits for 16 years whether as a tutor, after-school manager, nanny, program coordinator, associate director, etc.
ABOUT ME
My family is made up of my husband, Josh, our girls, Addilynn & Kinsley and our 2 large dogs, Timber & Maple. I love watching hockey, drinking coffee, exploring new cities & any place with water included.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality management from San Jose State University
Fun Fact
I'm left handed, have lived in 4 different states and visited 8 countries.