Wander in Wonder PDX
Meet Our Director
Responsible for managing and orchestrating the daily operation, family scholarships, employment; HR, interviewing, hiring, corrective action, termination, payroll hours, staff shifts and schedules, and family scheduling.
Rose Lopez-Avila (She/Her)
I value the connection between home and school and strive to understand children by seeing the world through their eyes. I believe in seeing all people as complete individuals. My previous experience before starting Wander in Wonder includes: working as a Lead Teacher for four years, serving as an Education Coordinator for two years, and being Center Director for two years. I am enthusiastic about leadership and advocating for young children and early childhood educators. I am a Portland native and a mother to an amazing child. Together we enjoy going for walks, visiting the zoo, OMSI, and spending quality time together. Recently, I have been mastering my skill with indoor plants, and am becoming curious about outdoor gardening.
Meet Our Education Coordinator
Will oversee teaching staff with the site director, providing training, curriculum support, and behavior management. While supporting classrooms in maintaining the school philosophy. An education coordinator may substitute for the director(s) when absent.
Coral Bailey (She/Her)
Hello! My name is Coral and I am a Portland born and raised native. I have been working with kids of a variety of ages for over 10 years. In my 4 years in early childhood education, I have assisted with ages 6 weeks-5 years and found a love and passion for our littlest friends as a former Lead Infant Teacher. I love being able to bring my experience with so many kiddos into any room and to help our team to thrive. On my off time, you will usually find me with a coffee cup in hand or snuggling one of my 4 cats!
