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.
Laura Graham (She/Her)
My passion for teaching led me to early childhood education where I value each child's individuality. As educators, we have a responsibility to honor and respect children. With over 20 years of experience in this field, I am proud to own my own preschool and promote values of kindness and inclusivity. Outside of work, I enjoy the outdoors, traveling, and reading, and strive to continue learning and growing.
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.
Kiki Nelson (She/Her)
I have dedicated my career to advocating for and educating young children. During my over twenty-five-year career, I have worked as an infant and toddler teacher, ECE trainer and administrator, and nanny. My focus includes the philosophies of Reggio Emilia, project learning, emergent education, anti-bias education and RIE. I integrate my passion for arts into my teaching philosophy, promoting child-led learning, creating (and not just consuming) music and art, and fostering respect-based practices and equity among young children and their families. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my children and partners, dancing, exploring the Pacific Northwest, capturing beautiful moments with my camera, and creating music and art.
Meet The Educators
More Classrooms and Teachers Coming Soon...
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Wander in Wonder MLK community.