Our Teachers

From left to right: Cam, Paula, and Betsy.

Teacher Betsy James

Teacher Betsy James earned a Bachelors Degree and Teaching Credential from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She has taught Kindergarten through 2nd Grade and worked as an Educator at the Pacific Science Center. Betsy is a mother of three boys and has participated with her own children in a co-op preschool. She understands and values the challenges, adventures, friendships, and support that co-op programs offer.

Teacher Paula Anderson

Teacher Paula Anderson has been involved in cooperative preschools for a number of years, first as a parent and later as an instructor. In addition to being on staff at NSCCP, Paula also is a Parent Educator and teacher at Lake Washington Toddler Group (LWTG) in Kirkland. Paula gained her early childhood experience while serving at an orphanage in Mexico, and working as a Headstart teacher for several years. She and her husband are also certified foster parents and have two daughters.

Teacher Cam Harrel

Teacher Cam Harrel has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Special Education. She has 10 years teaching experience, having taught both regular and special education in the primary grades and middle school. Cam spent two years volunteering in the same kindergarten classroom, first with her son and then with her daughter, so she knows what our children need to be prepared for kindergarten.