“You have touched countless lives and changed the face of education in Spokane forever.”
~Grace Leaf, author
Teacher/Child Ratio: 1:10
Maximum class size: 20
Ages of Children: 3 1/2 – 5 Years
AA in Children’s Studies
BA in Children and Family Studies
Personal Background:
Julia has been a valuable Guest Teacher at North Wall since January of 2021. She has experience in each of our classrooms from infants through our sixth grade. Every staff member feels secure when she is in their classroom. Julia and her family moved to Spokane from California, where she homeschooled her 2 sons for 8 years. Julia was very involved with her Homeschool Co-op as Lead and Assistant Teacher. She also was the Children’s Ministry Administrative Assistant. She has her AA degrees from her time at Grossmont College and San Diego State university.
Personal Background:
Wren has a bachelor’s degree from EWU in Children and Family Studies. She has been a part of the North Wall since February 2022. Wren enjoys performing for children as a princess character at birthday parties. Wren lives with her spouse and two dogs. She enjoys skating, singing, and finding new hiking trails to explore with her family. Wren is most excited to watch the children learn and help their minds grow. Though she knows changing the world is a big job, she hopes she can make a difference in the world of her students.
Philosophy of Teaching:
Because children learn best through play, we try to create a classroom environment rich in opportunities for creativity, critical thinking, experimentation, collaboration, and decision making. We know we are creating the foundation for lifetime learning, and we want to build it with the joy of discovery, satisfaction of participation, and contentment of genuine relationships.
Goals for the Class:
- To create a physically, mentally, and emotionally safe environment for all who enter.
- To honor each child’s unique culture, interests, and needs.
- To prepare each child for success in the transition to kindergarten.
Class Schedule:
