Meet The Teachers

Theresa Lingenfelter

Teacher & Owner

“With over 15 years of teaching experience, it is my responsibility and pleasure to make sure that we maintain a safe and engaging environment for learning. I've personally selected our educational materials and toys, and whatever I did not buy I made by hand.”

“I'm originally from Wisconsin where I received my BA majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Adaptive Education from Wisconsin Lutheran College. My first year in Washington I taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, and K-8th PE. I love going on adventures, being outside, and playing video games with my husband and our dog Luci.”

Erika Hendricks

Lead Teacher

Aaryn Cullum

Teacher's Aid

I’ve spent years working with younger children, all dating back to a student volunteer position with my own brother’s preschool. As years progressed, it became more; from taking family education courses, to teaching children’s’ art classes, to additional volunteer positions of all sorts. I was finally able to pursue my dream professionally within the last year, taking up the assistant role in classes I have wished for since I was a student myself. I want to do nothing more than help all children thrive and find their voices, building a creativity and confidence that will last a lifetime.

Emily Wurdman

Montessori Guide

Hi I’m Miss Emily! I am a MACTE certified primary Montessori teacher! I have a degree in Early Childhood Education from the College of Charleston and I absolutely love working with preschool aged students. I adore cats, adventuring with my husband, and all things Disney!