LORI WHITMILL - Director and Teacher
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This is Lori’s eighth year as Director of Mt. Edgecumbe Preschool. She first became involved with Preschool as a devoted parent helper in daughter Kaysia’s class, then joined the staff as a teacher in 2003 before becoming Director.
Lori enjoys kids of all ages and has taught middle and high school biology and coached high school and college sports. She is a founding board member of the Southeast Enrichment Resource School (SEER School), a multi-age learning community providing educational options for the kids of Sitka.
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Lori has a B.S. degree in Biology from the University of California – Davis and earned her teaching certificate at Sonoma State University. In 2008 she completed a Masters in the area of Public Administration and Non-Profit Management and continues to take classes in Early Childhood Education.
Lori has lived in Sitka for 17 years and in Southeast Alaska for 23 years. She is also half owner of Rose Fisheries, a commercial fishing and seafood marketing business. Lori enjoys yoga, hiking, gardening, animals, building things and especially having fun with thirteen-year-old daughter Kaysia.
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TONI CARRINGTON - Teacher
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This is Toni's first year taching at Mt, Edgecumbe Preschool. Toni came to Sitka in 1993 to pursue her dream of commercial fishing. She owned and operated the salmon trollers F/V Magic and F/V Melody S before teaming up with her partner Paul Olson in 2004. They now spend their summers fishing together on the F/V Valient Hunter.
When Toni became a grandmother to grandson Orion three years ago she discovered a passion for playing, teaching and interacting with children. She finds joy and excitement helping children discover the world around them. She is excited about her time here at Mt. Edgecumbe Preschool and looks forward to continuing her education in childhood development.
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BARBARA KENDALL - Teacher
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CHRISTY WILLIAMS - Teacher
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ERIKA KNOX - Office Manager
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| Erika joined Mt. Edgecumbe Preschool in 1976 with her older brother & her mother as one of the teachers. That fall the preschool changed from its informal status to becoming Incorporated and soon after received it's IRS non-profit status. Erika's mom was an original signer on the schools first By-Laws. Since then the school has become an integral part of her life with both of her sons Kobi & Anan attending to create their own memories.
Erika wanted to spend more time with her youngest son Anan for his last year of preschool when the Office Manager position became open. She comes to the preschool with a fondness for office systems and early childhood education which make a perfect match for our school. Erika often sits with our students at circle time, returns to her desk to keep the utilities paid and has a tiny desk available for little visitors throughout the day.
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