Qualified Staff

  • Jennifer Grube

    DIRECTOR

    Jennifer has a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Science with emphasis in Early Childhood Education from Oregon State University. She has been a staff member at Sandcastle since 1999. “Teacher Jen” also directs Outdoor School Programming for several local school districts. She has many joys in life but at the top of the list are helping students build positive early learning foundations and facilitating students’ connections to the natural world.

  • Cassandra Kastelic

    LEAD TEACHER

    Cassi joined our staff in the fall of 2023. She has a strong background in early childhood education. Cassi is patient, warm, and great at communicating with her students.

  • Jessica Emigh

    LEAD TEACHER

    Jessica Emigh has a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a masters degree in Education. She has a long history of experience working with children.r

  • Haley Jones

    LEAD TEACHER

    Haley Jones has an associates degree in Early Childhood Education. She is also an experienced nanny.

  • Moira Riherd

    CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

  • Lindy Diaz

    CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

  • Claudia Martinez

    CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

  • Samantha Gabrelcik

    CLASSROOM ASSISTANT/CURRICULUM SUPPORT