BA IN CHEMISTRY EDUCATION

MA IN EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION

NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED IN YOUTH ADULT/ADOLESCENT SCIENCE

Allie Pasquier is an Early Childhood Educator, focused on the role of play and materials in early childhood. She writes and teaches about playful learning around the world. She is the founder and director of Play Lab, and lives in Bellingham.

Pioneering whole-person care over thirty years ago, Dr. Gregory Jantz has dedicated his life’s work to develop ways to create more possibilities for others, helping people change their lives for good. Today he leads a team of 40 world-class, licensed, and board-certified professionals providing treatment to those suffering from eating disorders, depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol addictions, PTSD, and more. Specializing in treating co-occurring disorders, The Center was recently recognized among the top 10 facilities in the U.S. for the treatment of depression. aplaceofhope.com

Mary Lynn is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 25 years’ experience, author, coordinator of the Issaquah Senior Center’s Share Your Story Project, Sammamish YMCA movement teacher, and early childhood movement educator.

I feel that God has called me to work with children and I take that calling very seriously. I have a passion to teach them that they are wonderfully made by their Heavenly Father. I believe that to fully prepare our children to step out into the world they must accept and celebrate the beauty that makes them unique. If each child can learn to be confident in whom they are as little individuals, everything else has a way of falling into place. My passion for cultural studies comes from having an extremely diverse family background, and loving the fact that our God created a coloring and beautiful world that deserves to be celebrated.

Kelli has been a part of the HCA staff since 2010. She recognizes the great importance of sharing the gospel with the littlest students and loves how HCA incorporates the love of Christ in every bit of our time with the kids! She considers herself a Southern girl (from Arkansas) and lived there until 1999 when her family moved to the Pacific Northwest. She’s been married to her husband, Jeff, since 1989, and we have 3 adult sons.

Her hobbies include scrapbooking and leading bible studies. When her family hangs out together, they enjoy hiking, travel, and, of course, football! She is currently working on her Masters in Early and Special Education at GCU.

B.A. Home Economics, University of Arkansas
CDA certification
STARS certified

Dr. Rick Chromey is the president and founder of MANNA! Educational Services International, a ministry organization dedicated to creative training and inspirational resources for the local church. He's also the author of 15 books.

Shannon Anderson has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. She's an award-winning teacher and author who has been featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, and in USA Today. She is a frequent keynoter and loves to do author visits to inspire young readers and writers. Shannon has written over a dozen books and has spoken at over 100 events. Many seek her out as a coach for teachers and as a mentor for aspiring writers.

As a registered social worker, Laura combines her skills with a passion for equipping and strengthening church leaders. Laura equips staff and volunteer leaders with practical, scripturally-based strategies that align with proven results in the mental health industry.