Owner

Miss Lisa opened Madrona Children’s Academy in the Spring of 2019. She has been a preschool teacher for 17+ years and is currently working on her Masters in Education, specializing in Early Childhood Development.

She loves nothing more than to be around children! So much so that she has 5 of her own!!

Moving to the Olympic Peninsula in 2014, Ms. Lisa noticed a need for support, love and community for local families and their children. She has created a space where children can grow and build the foundations for a lifetime of success.

Director

Ms. Eda is the Program Supervisor here at Madrona, and oversees all curriculum planning and building.

She also maintains the office record keeping and incoming students. She has been teaching children professionally for 15 years, and worked successively as the Lead teacher, Trainer, Assistant Director and Education Manager in one of the leading preschools in Dubai. Upon relocating to the states with her husband, Miss Eda has worked at Madrona since it’s opening and has a beautiful daughter waiting at home for her!

Pod A Teacher

Miss Lauren is the Pod A Lead Teacher for our 2.5 and 3 year old students. She has been teaching professionally for 8 years and the children absolutely adore her! Her creativity and gentle manner bring a sense of harmony to the classroom that is felt by everyone who enters. Miss Lauren recently had a beautiful baby boy! She currently plans to begin her BA in Early Childhood Education Fall of 2023.

Hi! My name is Ms. Aliya and I am new to teaching this year! I am the assistant teacher in Pod A preschool classroom.

I was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, but moved to Washington when I was 7 with my mom and 3 siblings.  I have always known that teaching was the path for me and absolutely love children. I have many family members who are teachers that have inspired me over the years and I look forward to building a foundation of learning for our students. I know I have so much to learn from them, I am excited and grateful for this opportunity.

Ms. Linda is our wonderful co-morning opener and our substitute Teacher. She has a number of years working in education including as an elementary school teacher and instructor at the college and university levels. She has worked as a social worker in family and children support programs and with adults with disabilities. She has relocated from Michigan to Port Angeles to be closer to family.

Ms. Kaisha is our classroom helper ! She works in every classroom for short periods offering help and support where needed!

She was born in Las Vegas and has 3 siblings. Growing up she was surrounded by family and children giving has a natural ability and intuition in working with all of our little friends. She loves to help support the teachers and students during the day!