Our Teacher - Marissa Webberley

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Marissa Webberley, also known as Teacher Marissa, grew up in Seattle and attended Loyal Heights Elementary school (across the street from our preschool).

A graduate of the University of Washington, Marissa brings 17 years of experience working with children.

​She believes the cooperative model creates a supportive learning environment for both children and parents that helps create community and meaningful social relationships.  

Teacher Marissa introduces children to the diverse cultures and traditions of the world through dance, music and art.

In addition to her work at the preschool, Marissa tutors students in math and enjoys sharing her passion for dancing, especially her love of hula.

​She is a mother of two young kids and enjoyed her experience as a co-op parent with both. 

Our Parent Educator - Frances Coppa

Frances has been working in the field of education for 20 years.  She has been an elementary teacher, a special education teacher, an administrator, a co-op preschool parent and now a parent educator.  Frances loves cooperative preschool because of the loving support that happens between everyone involved.  It is a way to create a village in an otherwise busy city.  

In this role, she focuses on building relationships with kids and their families first.  Her goal is to facilitate dialogue and bring topics that are relevant to the challenges and interests of this particular group of families.  

Frances has 2 elementary aged kids that keep her on her toes.  In her free time, Frances is on outdoor adventures with her family or riding her bike.