Hi, I'm Jamie!
I grew up in Portland and love living in Woodstock with my family. We are goofy, active, playful, and love to run in the sprinkler when it's hot.
I started Woodstock Garden School in Summer of 2023 because I wanted a nature-based, child-led play school for my own toddler, and I know the struggle to find quality childcare for under-3s in Portland. I have an MA in Education and have taught K-12th grade. I've also taught organic farming to teens and young adults in beautiful Napa Valley and traditional construction on a retreat center in very rural Croatia. I also worked as a staff outdoor educator at Outdoor School here in Portland and as a school administrator for 3 years in Luoyang, Henan, China. I am always looking for ways to make my school more fun, more engaging, and more kind for the families we serve. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you have!
Jamie Stash,
Owner
Madeline C,
Toddler Teacher
Hi, I’m Kaitlyn!
I recently moved to the Portland area from western Montana with my boyfriend and our cat. I enjoy crocheting, playing in the rain and am looking forward to all of the beautiful hikes in the Portland area. I have worked in childcare in some way most of my adult life. I was a nanny right out of high school and worked in a children's clothing store for a bit. After that I decided it was childcare that I really enjoyed and worked as a lead teacher in a 0-2 year old room for 4 years, until I moved. I am so excited to get to watch the kids as they learn and discover all that their world has to offer.
Hi, I’m Madeline!
I grew up in the Portland metro area and have been living in Woodstock for the last four years with my husband and all our pets. I love animals… I have a dog, three cats, a corn snake and two royal pythons! I also enjoy walking my dog, cooking, nurturing my houseplants, and crafting. I began my journey in early childhood education in the fall of 2022 at a preschool in Northeast Portland teaching children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Our philosophy emphasized social emotional skills and development through art, music, community, nature, and play. I hope to continue to guide children as they discover the world, learn new skills, create, and have fun!
Kaitlyn B.,
Infant Teacher/Director
Hillary L.,
Preschool Teacher
Hi, I’m Hillary!
Hey friends! I am an enthusiastic and fun-loving educator who is dedicated to nurturing young minds through play and exploration.
Some of my diverse professional experience includes creating and teaching art & cooking classes for kids, as well as assisting in a local special education preschool program.
Outside of school, you'll find me making a creative mess of some kind or another. Usually cooking for loved ones, sewing stuffies from old socks, or tinkering in the garden.
My goal is to empower students to become confident, curious individuals with a lifelong love for learning.
Hello my friends,
My name is Shelby Voas, and I am so excited to be a part of the Woodstock Garden School community. Working with children brings me so much joy. It keeps me young and allows me to still embrace my imagination and sense of wonder. I see each child as an individual and support their needs and interests. The teaching of peace, community and respect makes my classroom a beautiful place to be. I believe in fostering a lifetime of respect, love of learning and an understanding of what an individual can contribute to a community and our world as a whole. I have been working with children since the age of 14 in diverse classroom environments. I have taught children overseas, as well as in traditional classrooms, and I have had the opportunity to start several outdoor preschool programs. I am one of the lucky ones who consider their work fun and exciting. I look forward to spending my days with kiddos. I am as happy leading a gathering, telling stories, playing games or singing as I am following children on their own adventure. I have found my passion and calling.
When I am not in the classroom, I like to spend my time with my family. I live with my 17 year old son Indigo, my partner Rachel, our cat Serendipity, dog Charlie, and our turtle Otis Flower. I grew up in Oregon, and I feel blessed with all the Pacific Northwest gifts us. I love to camp and spend my time in nature. In my free time you will find me playing in my garden, creating with beads, or reading a book. Community is very important to me, and I look forward to be a part of the Woodstock Garden School family too.
