Learning Together Preschool Learn ~ Grow ~ Thrive
About Us
Richard and Cathy were high school sweethearts, and have been happily married for over 47 years with most of their life dedicated to working together with children.
The interwoven thread throughout their lives has been the love of teaching and learning with children. They are passionate about creating a beautiful, stimulating learning environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally--and where children are honored by the uniqueness of who they are.
Richard received a Bachelor’s degree in elementary teaching and has taught for over 40 years. He has taught in Seattle public school system, California (a one room school house), and on Kauai for over 20 years. He's also a certified Master Gardener graduating from Oregon State University Extension Program. He’s known for his depth, wisdom, love, and genuine caring for every student.
Cathy has over 20 years of teaching experience through working with Richard in the classroom. Inside or outside of the classroom she is a dynamic force of creative energy that brings stimulating educational ideas into form. Her love, laughter, and compassion is felt deeply by children and her excitement and passion for life is felt by all.
Richard and Cathy also created a highly successful preschool/daycare school in their Seattle home for 9 years.
For the past 2 1/2 years they have been preparing for the opening of Learning Together Preschool. They are very excited about the possibilities and look forward to the great journey!
As they often say, “We’ve only just begun...”
Learning Together Preschool is registered as a Childcare Family Home. Richard and Cathy have passed the Oregon Central History criminal background check, hold a Oregon Food Handler’s certification, child/infant CPR, and First Aid card. They continue to further their early childhood education by taking at least 25 hours of continued education per year.