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.
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 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!
