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Angel Olson- Director
Angel was hired June 2014 as the Lead Preschool Teacher. She brings 15 years of Early Childhood child care experience with her. While instructing, she obtained her Child Development Accreditation (CDA) through the Council of Professional Recognition. In June 2018, Angel became the Director of Moscow Day School. She continues to take training courses provided by the Professional Development Registry System of IdahoSTARS to enhance her skills as the Executive Director.
Angel has lived in Moscow since 1999, and raised her four children plus her step-son. When Angel is away from school, she enjoys spending time with her her Veteran husband, five children, Memphis (Boxer/Hound dog) and friends by camping, fishing, hiking, gardening, hunting, and cooking. Her moto is, "Life is Good, but it's better in the Woods!"
Angel was hired June 2014 as the Lead Preschool Teacher. She brings 15 years of Early Childhood child care experience with her. While instructing, she obtained her Child Development Accreditation (CDA) through the Council of Professional Recognition. In June 2018, Angel became the Director of Moscow Day School. She continues to take training courses provided by the Professional Development Registry System of IdahoSTARS to enhance her skills as the Executive Director.
Angel has lived in Moscow since 1999, and raised her four children plus her step-son. When Angel is away from school, she enjoys spending time with her her Veteran husband, five children, Memphis (Boxer/Hound dog) and friends by camping, fishing, hiking, gardening, hunting, and cooking. Her moto is, "Life is Good, but it's better in the Woods!"
Rene Northrup, Lead Teacher, Infant Room
Rene has been married to her best friend for over 25 years. She has four beautiful daughters, one amazing son-in-law and the cutest grandson! Rene loves to read, learn, craft, cook, and spend time with her family. Rene was a nanny in the Moscow area working with young children. She has been the Infant teacher since it was established in August 2015. Rene also claims to have the best job at Moscow Day School. We hardly disagree with her. Babies! Rene always looks forward to snuggling, playing, learning, and growing with your babies everyday!
Rene has been married to her best friend for over 25 years. She has four beautiful daughters, one amazing son-in-law and the cutest grandson! Rene loves to read, learn, craft, cook, and spend time with her family. Rene was a nanny in the Moscow area working with young children. She has been the Infant teacher since it was established in August 2015. Rene also claims to have the best job at Moscow Day School. We hardly disagree with her. Babies! Rene always looks forward to snuggling, playing, learning, and growing with your babies everyday!
Katherine Claypool, Teacher Assistant, Infant Room
Katherine has worked for Moscow Day School since August of 2018. She has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Idaho in Family Life Options with a minor in Aging Studies. She enjoys working at Moscow Day School because, "I truly feel that I am part of a team and that we all collaborate and support each other through everything that happens throughout the day." Growing up she had some negative early childhood experiences. She does not want any child to ever have the experiences she had. Katherine values being a part of each child's learning environment at Moscow Day School and enjoys doing her part in helping to facilitate a positive learning environment for each child.
Katherine has worked for Moscow Day School since August of 2018. She has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Idaho in Family Life Options with a minor in Aging Studies. She enjoys working at Moscow Day School because, "I truly feel that I am part of a team and that we all collaborate and support each other through everything that happens throughout the day." Growing up she had some negative early childhood experiences. She does not want any child to ever have the experiences she had. Katherine values being a part of each child's learning environment at Moscow Day School and enjoys doing her part in helping to facilitate a positive learning environment for each child.
Jamie Newsome, Teacher Assistant, Toddler Room
She began the Summer of 2018. She is currently a student working towards a Nursing Degree. In her spare time she enjoys playing Quidage, Solving Pretend Mystery Murders, and the likes.
She began the Summer of 2018. She is currently a student working towards a Nursing Degree. In her spare time she enjoys playing Quidage, Solving Pretend Mystery Murders, and the likes.
Shannley Moon, Lead Teacher, Toddler Class
Shannley has been teaching at Moscow Day School since she helped start the Toddler Program in August 2013 however, she has been part of MDS since 2011 when her daughter Kaya attended the Pre-K program. Shannley says, "It truly is a wonderful place to be!" She began her career in 2002 in Idaho Falls and while she has taught all ages, Shannley really enjoys the toddler years. Shannley is completing her studies for her CDA in Infant and Toddler. Shannley loves working with young children by helping them learn and explore the world, while still encouraging individuality and self-thought. She believes children should have a safe place to explore ideas at their own pace.
Shannley and her husband moved to Moscow in 2004 and have been happily married since 2007. They have an amazing daughter named Kaya, who loves to come and help out in the classroom any chance she can. Shannley and her family love this town and the surrounding area. They spend much of their time outdoors, hiking, camping, berry picking, rock collecting, appreciating and just being with nature. Shannley states, "I'm so excited for the opportunity to get to know you and your little ones!"
Shannley has been teaching at Moscow Day School since she helped start the Toddler Program in August 2013 however, she has been part of MDS since 2011 when her daughter Kaya attended the Pre-K program. Shannley says, "It truly is a wonderful place to be!" She began her career in 2002 in Idaho Falls and while she has taught all ages, Shannley really enjoys the toddler years. Shannley is completing her studies for her CDA in Infant and Toddler. Shannley loves working with young children by helping them learn and explore the world, while still encouraging individuality and self-thought. She believes children should have a safe place to explore ideas at their own pace.
Shannley and her husband moved to Moscow in 2004 and have been happily married since 2007. They have an amazing daughter named Kaya, who loves to come and help out in the classroom any chance she can. Shannley and her family love this town and the surrounding area. They spend much of their time outdoors, hiking, camping, berry picking, rock collecting, appreciating and just being with nature. Shannley states, "I'm so excited for the opportunity to get to know you and your little ones!"
Paris Jimenez, Teacher Assistant, Toddler Room
Paris is from Burley, Idaho. She is the oldest of 5 kids, she has two brothers and two sisters. Since she can remember she has always loved to watch kids. She was the go-to person in her family for babysitting. Paris was lucky enough to be a nanny one summer in Portland. Paris moved to Moscow in April of 2017, and has not regretted it. She absolutely loves it here! The people are amazing, there's so much to do and see. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, watching hockey and scary movies, hiking, and spending time with the people who mean the most to her. She looks forward to watching your little ones grow and helping them reach their full potential.
Paris is from Burley, Idaho. She is the oldest of 5 kids, she has two brothers and two sisters. Since she can remember she has always loved to watch kids. She was the go-to person in her family for babysitting. Paris was lucky enough to be a nanny one summer in Portland. Paris moved to Moscow in April of 2017, and has not regretted it. She absolutely loves it here! The people are amazing, there's so much to do and see. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, watching hockey and scary movies, hiking, and spending time with the people who mean the most to her. She looks forward to watching your little ones grow and helping them reach their full potential.
Brianna Wallen, Teacher Assistant, Toddler Room, Evening Closer
Carol Summers, Lead Teacher, Preschool Room
Carol grew up in Pomeroy, Washington. She joined the Moscow Day School team in February 2018. Carol is the oldest of three kids. She moved to Pullman four years ago to pursue a degree at WSU, then relocated to Moscow, Idaho and loves it! Carol has worked in childcare since she was in High School and enjoys every aspect of her job! She states, “Moscow Day School is a very welcoming, fun place to work!”
Carol grew up in Pomeroy, Washington. She joined the Moscow Day School team in February 2018. Carol is the oldest of three kids. She moved to Pullman four years ago to pursue a degree at WSU, then relocated to Moscow, Idaho and loves it! Carol has worked in childcare since she was in High School and enjoys every aspect of her job! She states, “Moscow Day School is a very welcoming, fun place to work!”
Mila Ellis, Teacher Assistant, Preschool Room
Heather Tout, Assistant Director, AM Lead Teacher, Pre-K Room
Heather has been part of the Moscow Day School family since 2008. Heather graduated from Lewis Clark State College in 2007 with her AAS in Early Childhood Development. She has worked at McDonald Elementary as an aide in the K+ program. She has experience working at St. Rose's as well as East Side Learning Center, both in Moscow, and was a lead teacher at the Learning Center in Pullman, Washington for two years. Heather brings over 15 years of experience working with children to Moscow Day School. Away from work she enjoys being outdoors, target shooting, baking, arts and crafts, glitter, going camping and spending time with her husband Mark, and hanging out with family and friends.
Heather has been part of the Moscow Day School family since 2008. Heather graduated from Lewis Clark State College in 2007 with her AAS in Early Childhood Development. She has worked at McDonald Elementary as an aide in the K+ program. She has experience working at St. Rose's as well as East Side Learning Center, both in Moscow, and was a lead teacher at the Learning Center in Pullman, Washington for two years. Heather brings over 15 years of experience working with children to Moscow Day School. Away from work she enjoys being outdoors, target shooting, baking, arts and crafts, glitter, going camping and spending time with her husband Mark, and hanging out with family and friends.
Jessica Vasquez, PM Lead Teacher, Pre-K Room
After being gone for 17 years, Jessica is a Moscow resident again! She was not born In Idaho but was raised here in Moscow and have been back for two years. A former McDonald duck, junior high cub, and graduated high school as a Moscow Bear. Jessica attended a two year college in Coos Bay, Oregon on a volleyball scholarship. Having spent the last ten years soul searching, Jessica realized Moscow was the place she wanted to settle down at and to be closer to her family. Family is everything to Jessica. She is a mother of two sons, a 3rd grader and a one year old who attends Moscow Day School daily with her. Children have always been her passion. They leave an imprint on her heart. Jessica states, "Being a part of this team here at Moscow Day School has been a privilege and I’m looking forward to many more years and calling this place home." Away from work Jessica enjoys most everything outdoors and cooking. From fishing to camping, golfing and a green thumb.She's an open book. What u see is what u get!
After being gone for 17 years, Jessica is a Moscow resident again! She was not born In Idaho but was raised here in Moscow and have been back for two years. A former McDonald duck, junior high cub, and graduated high school as a Moscow Bear. Jessica attended a two year college in Coos Bay, Oregon on a volleyball scholarship. Having spent the last ten years soul searching, Jessica realized Moscow was the place she wanted to settle down at and to be closer to her family. Family is everything to Jessica. She is a mother of two sons, a 3rd grader and a one year old who attends Moscow Day School daily with her. Children have always been her passion. They leave an imprint on her heart. Jessica states, "Being a part of this team here at Moscow Day School has been a privilege and I’m looking forward to many more years and calling this place home." Away from work Jessica enjoys most everything outdoors and cooking. From fishing to camping, golfing and a green thumb.She's an open book. What u see is what u get!
Niki Paz, Teacher Assistant, All Rooms, Evening Closer
Niki is originally from San Diego, California but has lived in Moscow since 2010. She is enrolled at the University of Idaho to achieve her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in English, and a master's degree in Special Education. Working with children has been the most rewarding accomplishment she could have ever hoped for and she cannot wait to continue this throughout her career. In Niki's spare time, she enjoys teaching violin/fiddle lessons, reading, horseback riding, and watching Disney movies with her family.
Niki is originally from San Diego, California but has lived in Moscow since 2010. She is enrolled at the University of Idaho to achieve her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in English, and a master's degree in Special Education. Working with children has been the most rewarding accomplishment she could have ever hoped for and she cannot wait to continue this throughout her career. In Niki's spare time, she enjoys teaching violin/fiddle lessons, reading, horseback riding, and watching Disney movies with her family.
Ivy Stubbs, Teacher Assistant, Infant & Pre-K Room
Margaret Sayler, Janitor