Qualified Staff
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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.
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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.
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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
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Haley Jones
LEAD TEACHER
Haley Jones has an associates degree in Early Childhood Education. She is also an experienced nanny.
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Moira Riherd
CLASSROOM ASSISTANT
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Lindy Diaz
CLASSROOM ASSISTANT
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Claudia Martinez
CLASSROOM ASSISTANT
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Samantha Gabrelcik
CLASSROOM ASSISTANT/CURRICULUM SUPPORT