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NQACC Admin
Cara Wardlaw
Director
Hi, my name is Cara and I have been working at North Queen Anne Childcare Center (NQACC) since 2011. The majority of my leadership at NQACC has been as the Center Director but I have also had the privilege to teach in our preschool department as well as serve as Assistant Director. I am also an adjunct professor at Seattle Pacific University in the Early Childhood Education program. I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education and my Masters in Early Childhood Education. In my free time I love to travel, ski, hike, and spend as much time as I can outdoors with my husband and two adult children.
Ryn Paris
Assistant Director
Hello! My name is Ryn and I have been working at NQACC since 2023, I started as a toddler teacher and am now the Assistant Director. I have been working in early childhood education since 2018 and have had the opportunity to teach in centers on both coasts of the US as well as briefly at a center in Norway. I have a Master's in Education Policy from the University of Washington as well as a Bachelors in Drama: Performance with minors in Education and ASL also from UW. In my free time, I enjoy running, hiking, camping, and playing games with my family and friends.
Jordyn Murray
Instructional Coach
Hello there! I’m Jordyn, NQACC’s Instructional Coach. I've been with North Queen Anne Childcare since 2020, and have a background teaching children in almost every age range, from kindergarten right up to college. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art and a master’s degree in Poetry, and am currently completing another degree in Early Childhood Education. I also have a certification for teaching English as a foreign language (I spent a year teaching kindergarten in South Korea!).
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Trisha Garzelli
Office Manager
My name is Trisha, and I am the Office Administrator. I moved here from San Diego and have been working at NQACC since 2018, starting out as a Toddler Teacher. I have a BA in Early Childhood Education, with a minor in Music studies. In my free time I love to explore different coffee shops around Seattle (always taking recommendations) and spend time with my dog Winslow.
At NQACC, I handle all things related to our enrollment process- from the first inquiry to the first day of school; I am also here to help with any general information throughout the school year. Welcome to our community!
NQACC Teachers
Our teachers serve as loving role models to children, demonstrating positive relationships and instilling a lifelong love of learning. They work to equip children with the skills and understanding needed to appreciate the world around them and the diverse people who share it. Many of our teachers hold tertiary degrees or professional certifications in early childhood education, and all engage in high-quality professional development, both in-house and through respected organizations such as DCYF and the University of Washington’s Haring Center for Inclusive Education.