Teacher Carly spent many years as member and board member of NTCP where she quickly discovered her love for the cooperative preschool model and of course, North Tacoma Cooperative Preschool. She had many hands-on hours in the classroom as a working parent and Substitute Teacher before having the honor of being the full time Teacher!

Carly’s teaching philosophy is based on the belief that children learn best through experience and play. Her goal is to make every child feel special and valued as a part of the classroom community. As a parent of young children, she likes routine and believes kids like to know what to expect!

Outside of the classroom, Carly enjoys gardening, reading, running or walking her dog, and most importantly, time with her family.

Here are some of Teacher Carly’s favorite things:

Favorite classroom activity: Building tracks and ramps for the cars and making castles with the magnetic tiles on the light table.

Favorite childrens book: Right now it is Ish by Peter Reynolds but that changes a lot.

Favorite thing to do outside of work: Currently it's just playing in my backyard with my family while the sun is still out.

Favorite color: Blue. I love light blue and dark blue and any blue in between.

Favorite animal: Dog – I have a medium sized mutt named Tex.