Our Educators

Owner and Lead Teacher

I began working in early childhood education in 2016 while receiving my undergraduate degree in social work, and I became a licensed provider upon graduating George Fox. I have worked as a provider, assistant director, and director in preschools for seven years. In 2019, I obtained my master’s degree in Education with a focus in early childhood education to better serve my students and community.

Outside of preschool, I love crafting, paddleboarding, reading, and watching awful movies when I’m not wrangling my corgis (Bear and Po) or my cat (Bodie). My fiancé and CPA-extraordinaire Matt and I have been together for eleven years, and we spend as much of our free time together as possible.

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Dalia has over ten years’ experience working in preschools, daycares, and private home settings.

Dalia helped create and open Creative Connection, and is currently on leave while she and her husband raise their wonderful one year old daughter. In their free time, they love to attend home Oregon Ducks games with her, and meticulously plan their Disney visits to overlap with Oregon vs Stanford away games.

Daycare Lead Teacher

Adrianne began working in childcare as a camp counselor and after-school care provider. She obtained her master’s degree in public health from Oregon State University in 2021, and joined Creative Connection in 2024 as a preschool assistant. Adrianne quickly proved herself as an incredibly dedicated infant and toddler teacher, and has stepped into the role of lead daycare teacher.

Adrianne is a passionate runner, artist, and jack of all trades. She thrives in the outdoor Pacific Northwest, and loves to develop new crafts and hobbies that reflect her connection to our environment.

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Jenna joined Creative Connection in 2023 after having been enthusiastically recommended by a parent in the community. She spent much of her time in high school and post-graduation working as a babysitter while simultaneously pursuing a career in music. She is also working as a lounge singer for Portland City Grill, and released her first single on streaming services in February 2024.

Jenna is a creative mind and motivated person who forms deep personal connections with students. You can often catch her singing, dancing, or exercising with our students, or bringing their wildest hair and nail dreams to life.