Our Fantastic Staff
At Emerson Academy, we pride ourselves on hiring only the very best. Every member of our team—from senior leadership to our dedicated support staff—works hand in hand to make Emerson Academy the thriving, nurturing, peaceful, and enriching environment it is today.
Stacey Bell, M.Ed.
Executive Director/Co-Founder​
October 2007​
Yvonne Gomez-Brown
Program Director
November 2017​
Alison Santos
Assistant Director/Training & Curriculum Coordinator
August 2016
Tracy Turner
Administrative Assistant
December 2018​​
Ms. Hannah
Infants Teacher​​, Caterpillars Class
April 2023
Ms. Emily
Infants Teacher​, Caterpillars Class​
June 2023
Ms. Connie
Toddlers, Ant's Class
September 2018
Ms. Margarita
Toddlers, Ants Class
December 2016
Ms. Pamala
Toddlers, Butterflies Class
July 2018
Ms. Kristina
Toddlers, Butterflies Class
March 2022
Ms. Maria
Pre-School, Bumblebees Class
September 2023
Piggie Smalls
Campus Security
May 2024​
Ms. Criss
Pre-School, Bumblebees Class
April 2020
Ms. Chehalis
Pre-k 3, Dragonflies Class
January 2025
Ms. Blanca
Pre-K 3, Dragonflies Class
May 2022
Ms. Lydia
Pre-K 3, Ladybugs Class
April 2025
Ms. Sky
Pre-K 3, Ladybugs Class
October 2023
Ms. Taryn
Pre-K 4, Fireflies Class
August 2024
Ms. Marisa
Pre-K 4, Fireflies Class
May 2014
Ms. Stephanie
Pre-K 4, Fireflies Class
August 2023
Ms. Nikaela
Summer Support Staff
May 2024
Ms. Karsten
Support Staff
February 2025​
Ms. Karsten
Support Staff
February 2025​
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Ms. Smitha
Toddlers, Ants Class
August 2022
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Pedro Chapa
Support Staff
February 2025​
Here are some parent testimonials:
“The staff cares about the kids, educates them, and prepares them for the transition to elementary school. I wouldn’t have my kids at any other daycare!”
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~ Elizabeth L.
“The staff is great! The curriculum is great! The children are loved, individuality is encouraged – and each child is helped along through their milestones. I highly recommend it."
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~ Laura T.
“Emerson Academy takes children of all abilities, which means that they offer specialized training to their teachers. This training has meant all of the difference in the world to us.”
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~ Heather S.