Our Team
Ms. Renee (Owner/Director/ 3's Assistant Teacher)
Ms. Renee (Owner/Director/ 3's Assistant Teacher)
Ms. Renee (Owner/Director/ 3's Assistant Teacher)
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
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. There is nothing I would rather do!
Miss Lisa (Transition Lead)
Ms. Renee (Owner/Director/ 3's Assistant Teacher)
Ms. Renee (Owner/Director/ 3's Assistant Teacher)
Lisa began with Inch by Inch in 2018. She has years of experience working with children, as she operated her own in-home child care. She is a mother of 3. She is nearly finished with her Child Development Associate Credential. Lisa is known here for her enormous heart and nurturing demeanor. She LOVES her students!
Ms. Nicole (Pre-K Lead)
Ms. Renee (Owner/Director/ 3's Assistant Teacher)
Ms. Nicole (Pre-K Lead)
Nicole began with Inch by Inch in December of 2018. She has been coaching children for years. Nicole is a mother of 2. She has a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education, as well as her Child Development Associates Certification. Nicole is full of energy and ideas! She is extremely personable, and always makes herself available for her students and families.
Mr. Brandon (3's Lead)
Ms. Mikaila (Transition Assistant Teacher)
Ms. Nicole (Pre-K Lead)
Brandon began with Inch by Inch in February of 2017. Brandon has been working as an Early Childhood Educator since 2015. Brandon is a Father of 2. He has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. Brandon is usually the "favorite" around here. It could be the fact that he will crawl around in the dirt, greet you each day as if
Brandon began with Inch by Inch in February of 2017. Brandon has been working as an Early Childhood Educator since 2015. Brandon is a Father of 2. He has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. Brandon is usually the "favorite" around here. It could be the fact that he will crawl around in the dirt, greet you each day as if he hasn't seen you in weeks, or by the simple fact that he is an amazing teacher. ;)
Ms. Mikaila (Transition Assistant Teacher)
Ms. Mikaila (Transition Assistant Teacher)
Ms. Mikaila (Transition Assistant Teacher)
Mikaila began with Inch by Inch in September of 2018. Mikaila is a student at Portland Community College, working towards her degree in Elementary Education. Expect to see Mikaila running around with the children, playing hide-and-seek, giving giant hugs, and putting smiles on your little one's face!
Ms. Heather (Pre-K Assistant Teacher)
Ms. Mikaila (Transition Assistant Teacher)
Ms. Mikaila (Transition Assistant Teacher)
Heather began with Inch by Inch in January of 2020. Heather recently obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology. She is new to the field of Early Childhood Education. Her calm and kind nature makes her a natural with children. :)