A Teacher Who Cares Makes All The Difference

Hello! I am the founder of Inch by Inch Child Development Center! Inch by Inch began in my home in 2011. In 2014, I was beyond fortunate to find this beautiful space, which we now call "home". I started teaching in 2005, while obtaining my Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies at San Jose State University.  After completing my degree, my husband and I moved to Oregon, where I continued my journey in Early Childhood Education. Being an Early Childhood Educator and having the ability to build a space that truly fosters development and nurtures young minds has been a dream come true. I believe that children need the opportunity to get messy, explore, create, and make discoveries  Their potential is endless when they are surrounded by opportunities that support their growth!

Ms. Katy joined our community in June 2022. Katy began as an Aide and then Assistant in the preschool 3-4 group. She then worked as an Assistant Teacher in our Transition class for a year and a half. She is now a Co-Lead for our preschool 3-4 class. Katy has blossomed as an Early Childhood Educator. She takes her role seriously, but isn't afraid to be silly and have fun with her students. In addition to teaching, Katy loves reading, history, her cats, and crafting. 

Kathryn joined our community in January 2025. Kathryn brought with her 4 years of experience in the field. She began at Inch as an Assistant Teacher in our Transition classroom, and was promoted to a Co-Lead position this year for our preschool 3-4 program. Kathryn is a fun, energetic, and passionate teacher. She gets EXCITED about her projects, and she cares deeply about her student's development. Kathryn is nearly done with her CDA. In addition to teaching, Kathryn enjoys playing with her dog, planning her wedding, and exploring outdoors.