Team — Start Here! Preschool

Lead Teacher

Hi! I’m Becca, the Lead Teacher and Program Director at Start Here! Preschool.
I was raised in Central Oregon and earned my Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from COCC, with a focus on developmental psychology.
For over 10 years, I’ve worked in a variety of early childhood settings — teaching, leading, and supporting children and families. I love sharing creative, play-based learning opportunities that help kids grow in confidence, curiosity, and community.
As both a Teacher and Program Director in our Parent-Board-Run, Nonprofit Parent Cooperative, I wear a lot of hats! I guide daily classroom activities, mentor parent aides, collaborate with our Board, and help shape a program that reflects our shared values.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, creating and crafting, being outdoors, and spending time with the people I love.
I’m so glad to be part of Start Here! Preschool, and I’m looking forward to many more joyful years teaching and growing with our community!

Hello! I'm Kendra, the new assistant teacher at Start Here! Preschool.
I'm a native Oregonian, born in Portland and raised in St. Helens. I earned my degree in Human Development and Family Services from OSU Cascades.
My family moved to Central Oregon in 2020 when my daughter was just a year old, and we've loved making Redmond our home.
My husband is a wildland firefighter based in Sisters, and much of my time in Central Oregon has been spent exploring the outdoors with our daughter. I’m so excited to join the Start Here! community and support the growth and learning of every child in our care.
In my free time, I enjoy camping with my family, reading, baking, hiking, running, and spending time with friends and their little ones.
I look forward to getting to know you all and feel honored to support each child's learning journey.

Our board changes yearly as we bring in new families. Below are the rotating positions linked with their respective emails.