VCS Early Learning Directory

Toddler Float | Ms. Elizabeth joined VCELS in 2017 as a float teacher in the Rosebud and Daffodil classrooms. She has worked in early childhood education for more than 20 years. She enjoys the beach and spending time with her husband and her two beautiful dogs. [email protected]...

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Infant Teacher | Ms. Loretta is an infant teacher in the Rosebud classroom. She joined VCELS in 2021 and has been working in Early Childhood Education for more than 17 years. She earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education in 1996. She was born and raised in the Philippines and moved to the United States in 2004. She enjoys cooking, walking and watching movies with her husband. She is also an indoor plant lover. [email protected]...

Infant Teacher | Ms. Carla is an infant teacher in our Rosebud classroom. She joined our staff in 2022. She is originally from California and moved to Oregon in 2014 with her husband and son. She has worked in Early Childhood Education for 17 years as a teacher and director working with children from infants to school age. She enjoys driving scenic roads throughout Oregon and spending time with her family and two cats.  ...

Toddler Teacher | Ms. Lindsay is a teacher in the Daffodil classrooms. She has worked early childhood education for more than 9 years and joined VCELS in 2016. She earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science at Oregon State University. She enjoys working out, playing basketball, and spending time with her family. Ms. Lindsay is also the JV2 girls' basketball coach at Valley Catholic High School. [email protected]...

Family Coordinator | Ms. Rebecca has been with VCELS 16 years as the Family Coordinator. She spent 3 years at OSU and 1 year at Warner Pacific College studying child psychology. Rebecca enjoys spending time with her husband, her three children, seven grandchildren, and dog Carbin. [email protected]...

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Preschool Teacher | Ms. Char is a teacher in the Sunflower classroom. She joined VCELS in 2013 and has worked early childhood education for more than 25 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in computer science. Ms. Char enjoys knitting, hiking in the Columbia Gorge, and growing flowers. [email protected]...

Float Teacher| Mr. Owen just joined our staff as a float teacher.  He has worked in the field of public education for over 15 years after earning his BA from The University of Oregon in 1998 and Master's in ECE from PSU in 2004.  He enjoys spending time with his wife, two children and Golden Retriever named Sunny and cat named Pixie.  His hobbies include: working out, camping, hiking, reading, and BBQs.  [email protected]...

Toddler Teacher | Ms. Madison is a teacher in the Daffodil classrooms. She joined VCELS in 2015 and has worked in early childhood education for more than 8 years. She is currently working on  her continuing education. Madison enjoys going to concerts, caring for her 20+ house plants and reading books with a nice view.  [email protected]...

Lead Toddler Teacher | Ms. Jennifer is the lead Daffodil teacher. She joined VCELS in 2012 and has worked in early childhood education for more than ten years. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University in general science and biology. She enjoys dog training and uses her golden retrievers for television and print ads. [email protected]...

Toddler Teacher | Ms. Anna is a teacher in our Daffodil classrooms and joined our staff in 2020. She earned a bachelor's degree in Music at the University of Oregon. Ms. Anna grew up in Hawaii and enjoys listening to music, caring for her houseplants and playing pool. She also loves discovering new foods and desserts and being with family.  [email protected]...

Principal | Ms. Amber is our Early Learning School principal. She comes to VCELS with 15 years of Catholic education experience as a teacher and administrator. She has worked with students from preschool to eighth grade. She holds a Bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Oregon, a Master's degree in teaching from Concordia University, and an Administrative license from the University of Portland. Ms. Amber enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, traveling, and playing sports. [email protected]...

School Age Teacher | Ms. Noemi is our Wildflower and School Age teacher. She joined VCELS in 2014 and has worked in early childhood education for more than eight years. She earned an associate’s degree in science. Noemi enjoys reading, going to concerts, and spending time with her family. [email protected]...

Preschool Teacher | Ms. Lannie is a teacher in our Daisy classroom. She rejoined VCELS in 2016 after having worked here from 2008-2014. She has an associate’s degree in early childhood education and has worked in early childhood education for more than 15 years. She enjoys spending time with her husband Kyle and her baby boy Callum.  [email protected]...

Teacher | Ms. Claudia is a teacher in our Daisy classroom. She rejoined VCELS 2022 after working here from 2012-2014.  She has an associate's degree in early childhood education and has worked in the field for more than 14 years. She enjoys cooking, baking, going to the beach, and traveling with her husband. [email protected]...

Preschool Float | Ms. Karly is a teacher in the Wildflower and School Age classrooms. Having worked with children for 5 years as a nanny, she got her masters degree in early childhood education in 2016. She joined VCELS in 2018, after teaching abroad. Ms. Karly enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, drawing and painting, and being outside. She is also an avid Rugby fan. Go Scotland! ...