SEL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Registered Nurse
Alayna graduated from Walla Walla Community College in 2014 with an Associate of Science of Nursing degree. Before starting at SEL, she worked at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in the Mental Health Unit for 2 years, at Valley Medical Center - Behavioral Health for 2 years, and at Optum Idaho as a Nurse Care Coordinator for 4 years. She is a certified trainer of Crisis Prevention and Intervention. Alayna is so excited to start her career at SEL and to help all her fellow employee owners achieve their best health.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Registered Nurse
Ally graduated from Washington State University with her bachelor's degree in Zoology in 2020. Shortly after graduation, she decided to attend nursing school at Walla Walla Community College. While going to school, Ally spent three years with SEL's Marketing and Communication division as an events intern and continued as an intern in the SEL Health Clinic in 2020. She enjoys patient care and getting to spend time helping SEL employee owners and their families live healthy lives. Ally resides in Pullman with her husband, who is also an SEL employee, and their two dogs.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Nurse
- Supervisor
Amanda graduated from Lewis-Clark State College in 2011 with her bachelor's degree in nursing. Prior to joining SEL, Amanda spent almost five years working as a registered nurse in a family practice setting taking care of patients of all ages. This included experience with disease processes and teaching, pediatrics and immunizations, geriatrics, and minor procedures. In addition, she spent one year working in an assisted living home with the geriatric population. She is looking forward to getting to know SEL employees and their families and helping them to invest in their health.
Amanda graduated from the University of Idaho in the Fall of 2016 with a Bachelor's Degree in General Studies and Minors in Art and Psychology. She perviously worked at Grandma Bea's Childcare and Preschool for the past 6 years as a Lead Teacher and Director of Curriculum. Amanda enjoys helping kids explore their environment and planning fun art projects with them. Hearing and seeing their reactions is what makes it all worth while.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Teachers and Staff
- Toddler Teacher
Angie graduated from Indiana University in 1984 with a bachelor's degree in psychology. She has been working with children in private childcare, elementary school classrooms, and children's ministry programs for over sixteen years. Angie is thrilled with the opportunity to begin working with toddlers every day at Little Edisons, because she realizes how important positive interactions and experiences are during those formative years of learning and development.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Lead Administrative Assistant
Born and raised on the Palouse, Angie graduated from Moscow High School in 1995. Upon graduation, she worked at Latah Health Services in Moscow, Idaho in the Health Information Services department and then moved up to Administrative Assistance.
Angie worked at Latah Health Services for 12 years before deciding to join Moscow Medical where she worked as medical receptionist for 11 years. She joined SEL in April of 2017 and has been a great addition to our Health Clinic team.
Angie enjoys working with the public and loves meeting SEL Employees and their family members, so if you're in Pullman, stop on by and say hello!
Ashlyn graduated from Lewis-Clark State College in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. During her time at LCSC, some of Ashlyn's favorite classes included developmental psychology and chemical dependency in the family system, which is where she first discovered her passion to learn more about the processes of young minds. Before joining LES, Ashlyn worked with various age groups as a teaching assistant, a research assistant, a babysitter, and a youth volleyball coach. She enjoys cooking, baking, gardening, and spending time with friends and family. In the future, Ashlyn plans to further her education by pursuing her Masters in School Counseling in hopes of one day becoming an elementary school counselor.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Mental Health Counselor
Brian grew up in the Lewis-Clark Valley and graduated with a bachelor of science from Lewis-Clark State College supported by the Montgomery GI Bill. Before starting at SEL, Brian received his master's degree from the University of West Alabama and gained experience working with pediatrics and with adults in a variety of mental health therapeutic settings. Brian continues ongoing education and professionally utilizes CBT, DBT tools, ACT, ABA, family therapy, play therapy, person-centered therapy, psychotherapy, and Gottman Couples Therapy. After working in several mental health practices and treating a variety of mental health symptoms, Brian has been dedicated to providing clinical counseling that delivers a safe and secure environment, trustworthiness through transparency, the strengthening of peer supports, the collaboration with the patient, the strengthening of self-empowerment, and the respecting of the client's socio-cultural differences.
Brian is clinically licensed in Idaho and Washington State and welcomes pediatric and adult clients. He utilizes research-based therapeutic interventions along with trauma-informed care so that clients receive the highest level of mental health wellbeing. It is very important for Brian that the client benefit from the coordination of care, getting the most accurate diagnosis, and supporting the client's increased self-awareness of his/her symptoms. Brian is excited to give to SEL employees and to support the community he has lived in for over 50 years.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Teachers and Staff
- Toddler Teacher
Candi has worked in the field of education for over 25 years. She has previously worked at Potlatch School District and Community Childcare Center. Candi and her husband have three grown children and one grandchild. During her free time, she enjoys camping, sports and spending time with her family. She loves watching students grow and seeing their faces light up when they realize they have accomplished something they worked hard at. Candi is looking forward to being part of the Little Edisons School.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Physical Therapist
Carly graduated from Spokane Falls Community College with an Associates of Applied Science-Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). She also holds a Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology from Washington State University. Prior to becoming a PTA, Carly's experience included working as a certified personal trainer and exercise specialist in a PT clinic. During her clinical rotations, she gained experience in a variety of settings, including outpatient orthopedics and inpatient rehabilitation. At SEL, she looks forward to expanding her skills and knowledge, helping patients recover from injury, and promoting lifelong health and wellness.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Cindy is a nurse practitioner who grew up in a small town near Green Bay, Wisconsin. She completed her bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1996. During college, she also completed the Army ROTC program and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. She then worked as an Army nurse at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. She reached the rank of captain before honorably re-entering civilian life. During her nursing career, Cindy worked primarily in intensive care and trauma settings.
After living in the Washington, D.C., area for nine years, Cindy moved to Missoula, Montana. There she met and married a man from Troy, Idaho. They eventually relocated to Moscow, Idaho. Cindy completed her master's degree to become a nurse practitioner from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks in 2015. As a nurse practitioner, Cindy has worked in rural, hospital, and college and student health settings. Cindy and her husband, Keith, have two daughters, Chloe and Hannah. They also have five fur-babies: two Newfoundland dogs (brothers named Hero and Prince), two black cats (named Genevieve and Daisy), and a bunny named Mochi. In her leisure, Cindy enjoys family game nights, reading and rereading Nancy Drew books, working in her vegetable and herb garden, weightlifting, and jogging.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Teachers and Staff
- Lead Infant Teacher
Crystal is originally from Yakima, Washington, and moved to Pullman in 2010. She joins us with 17 years in retail management. Her love of watching children grow and learn is what motivated her to make a career change. She has her AAS degree in Early Childhood Development from Lewis-Clark State College. She lives in Pullman with her husband and three sons, Dylan, Gavyn, and Jaxson. Crystal enjoys cooking, gardening, running, and spending time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Teachers and Staff
- Toddler Teacher
Diane graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2012 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. She has over 20 years of experience in child care and as a preschool teacher. She has previously worked as a lead teacher at Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Diane has a strong passion for providing children with an enriched learning environment and developing their lifelong love of learning. She enjoys meeting new people and in her free time she loves hiking with her dogs and participating in many outdoor activities.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Teachers and Staff
- Toddler Teacher
Edith moved to Pullman in February 2021 from Brooklyn, New York, where she was born and raised. Much of her working experience has been in childcare, as working with kids brings her so much joy! In her work she strives to give children fun and fond memories to look back on. She received her bachelor's in International Studies with a minor in Spanish. She has found Pullman to be a breath of fresh air from the Big Apple. In her free time, she enjoys crafting (embroidery, at the moment), drawing, cooking, and playing video games with her significant other.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Health Clinic Manager
Gina graduated as a family nurse practitioner in 2012 from Brigham Young University. During her education, she worked in a variety of settings, including family practice, internal medicine, urgent care, pediatrics, sports medicine, and general surgery. For six years prior to joining SEL, she worked as a nurse in an emergency department/trauma center in Provo, Utah. Gina is a licensed family nurse practitioner who can provide healthcare services across the lifespan. She is happy to see you when you are well, sick, or just have questions about your health. She loves to teach and is an advocate of helping patients make their own informed decisions about their care. Gina is excited to be a part of SEL's great vision of employee health and happiness.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Janelle graduated from the University of Idaho prior to attending nursing school at Walla Walla Community College. During school, her focus was primarily on urgent care and obstetrics. Janelle has worked in a variety of settings in family practice for almost seven years and enjoys caring for all ages and conditions. She enjoys spending one-on-one time with patients and assisting individuals in making knowledgeable decisions regarding their healthcare. Janelle looks forward to helping care for SEL employee owners and their families.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Teachers and Staff
- Program Coordinator
Jess grew up in a small town outside of Spokane. Starting at the age of 10, she became part of a family business that taught martial arts. This opportunity allowed her to teach an array of students, from young children to the elderly. Jess attended Montana State where she earned a bachelor's degree in Biology. After graduating she returned to her home town, where she began coaching cross-country and track. She found passion in working with and teaching children. Teaching children new skills and watching them achieve tasks they did not believe they were capable of inspire her to achieve other goals for herself. Jess enjoys working with a variety of children of different ages and encouraging children to try new activities.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Teachers and Staff
- Program Coordinator
Jill started with Little Edisons as a substitute teacher in January 2016 and moved into the Toddler Room in Fall 2017. After a break in 2019, she moved back to become the Program Coordinator for LES at the end of 2019! She is passionate about growing our team and helping our students find their interests and grow their minds. Jill is a graduate from Central Washington University and Washington State University with a bachelor's in Psychology and Family Studies and with a master's in teaching for Elementary Education, respectively. For fun, she loves hiking and learning about native plant life with her partner, Erik and snuggling up for naps with her cat, Kili, and pup, Iris. Fun fact: Jill has a tortoise too that has visited LES!
Job Titles:
- Member of the Teachers and Staff
- Toddler Teacher
Jordan graduated from Washington State University in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in Human Development with a certificate in Early Childhood Development. Working with children has been her dream since she was young, and she is happy to live out this passion here at LES. She previously worked as a lead preschool teacher at Community Child Care Center- St. James in Pullman, WA. Her favorite part about being a teacher is the love she gets to share with the children in her classroom. Walking in the doors every morning and greeted with happy smiling faces is the best feeling. She is very excited to be joining the LES team.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Lead Administrative Assistant
Kali was born and raised in Lewiston, Idaho. After graduating from Lewiston High School, she attended LCSC for a year, then joined her husband on his Marine Corps career. During that time, they lived in Virginia, California, and Vermont. While in California, Kali attended Kaplan University and studied Health Administration and graduated in 2013 with an AA in Health Information Technology. After 12 years of exploring the different states, her family has recently moved back to the LC Valley. She is excited to meet everyone at SEL.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Medical Director
Keith grew up in Friend, Nebraska, and received a BS in Chemistry from Wayne State College in 2004. He continued his education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed his residency at North Colorado Family Medicine in the Rural Training Track in Wray, Colorado, where he was trained in full-spectrum family medicine. Prior to coming to Pullman, he worked in Broken Bow, Nebraska, for five years as a family physician. In 2013 he joined Pullman Family Medicine and practiced in Pullman for two years before joining SEL.
Keith is board-certified in family medicine and sees patients of all ages. He enjoys practicing evidence-based preventive care to improve the overall health of patients instead of waiting until illness strikes. His chief area of interest is the collaboration of technology and medicine, and he enjoys software development as a hobby. He married Dr. Shaleah Jones in 2006, and they had twin girls in 2011 and a boy in 2019. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, playing basketball, and biking.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Physical Therapist
Kelsey was born and raised in Pullman, WA. After graduating from Pullman High School, she attended Boise State University and obtained her B.S. in Kinesiology with and emphasis in Exercise Science in 2020. Later that fall, she began her Physical Therapist Assistant education through North Idaho College and graduated in May 2022. Prior to becoming a licensed PTA, Kelsey interned in multiple departments at SEL starting as a high school intern in 2014. Most recently she was an intern for the Health Clinic while completing both college degrees and is so excited to continue working with the best team around! When she isn't at work, you can find her on the golf course, at CrossFit, or playing with her three Labrador Retrievers, Maggie, Lily, and Winnie. She looks forward to keeping her fellow employee owners and their family members healthy, happy, and participating in their favorite activities.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Operations Manager
Kirstin started with SEL in 2012, supporting the vice president of Human Resources. During her role as an executive assistant, Kirstin had opportunities to work with many employees throughout the company, including Corporate project and event planning, participating in cross-functional teams, and working on our Manufacturing floor. Prior to coming to SEL, she worked as an office manager at an accounting firm and as a counselor for juvenile and family court.
Kirstin loves to challenge herself in all endeavors, whether managing projects and events or running half marathons. In her spare time she enjoys frequenting the local farmer's market and hiking on the beautiful Palouse with her husband, daughter, and two goldendoodles.
Kylie graduated from the University of Idaho in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in General Studies. She has over 9 years of experience in child care and preschool. She previously worked as the lead preschool teacher and childcare director at Moscow Day School. Kylie enjoys helping preschoolers learn through play and through experience, and watching their eyes light up when she shows them something new; like demonstrating what happens when vinegar reacts with baking soda, drawing their attention to the sounds the leaves make in the wind, and inviting musical guests to the classroom to expose them to different musical instruments.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Lisa graduated from Gonzaga University in 2007 as a family nurse practitioner (FNP). Prior to joining SEL, she worked in Pomeroy, Washington, in the clinic, a long-term care facility, acute care, and emergency medicine. Prior to going back to school for her FNP degree, she worked in oncology/infectious diseases and home health. She has a strong interest in wellness and chronic disease management. Lisa has been a nurse for 29 years. Her goal is to help people stay healthy, but if a chronic disease does develop, she would like to partner with her patients so they can have the best quality of life possible. Lisa also really enjoys the pediatric population.
Lisa is married and has a truly awesome son. Her family enjoys the outdoors, and they are avid ATV riders.
Lisa graduated from the University of Idaho in 2006 and obtained her B.S in Elementary Education K-8. She is proud to brag that she has been employed at Little Edisons School since it first opened its doors almost 4 years ago and has always been a teacher in the Preschool/PreK room!
In the previous 8 years before LES she had worked in Moscow, Idaho, childcare centers: Palouse Early Learning Center and St. Rose's Childcare in lead Kindergarten and Preschool teacher roles. Lisa loves working with children because children make her laugh and smile and because they inspire her to approach the world with curiosity, patience, and joy.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Health Clinic Staff Member
Mandy grew up on a farm in Granite Falls, WA. After graduating from WSU, she and her husband stayed in Pullman to work at SEL. Mandy stayed home for a few years when her children were born, then worked at Pullman School District as an administrative and library substitute before returning to SEL in 2021.
Her favorite pastime is reading, and she has served on the volunteer board of directors for Friends of Neill Public Library since 2011. She also loves traveling, especially to visit family.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Teachers and Staff
- Toddler Teacher
Manivanh is originally from Laos and she has worked in childcare for more than 15 years. Manivanh especially likes infants and toddlers. She likes helping them learn, watching them grow, and taking care of their basic needs. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, going for walks, and spending time with her family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Physical Therapist
Mark graduated from the University of Washington with a BS degree in Physical Therapy. He attended WSU, where he obtained a BS in Physical Education/Athletic Training and a second BS in General Biology prior to PT school. Mark opened his own business, Pullman Sports Physical Therapy, in 1998 and has been a successful physical therapist in the community of Pullman for over 20 years. In addition to his clients at his physical therapy office, Mark also enjoyed consulting with the WSU and U of I athletic training departments for rehabilitation of their athletes. He also enjoyed providing clinical instruction for pre-physical therapy students and athletic training students for both schools, as well.
Mark is experienced with treating the spine (neck pain, thoracic back pain, low back pain), shoulder/elbow pain, pelvic/hip pain, and lower extremity injuries. He has significant experience and expertise in lower-half biomechanics and with treating running injuries.
Mark enjoys working with challenging patients. He looks at your entire body (holistic approach) and performs a comprehensive biomechanical assessment from head to toe, regardless of why you are seeking physical therapy. This approach often achieves faster results and better outcomes. Mark is excited to be a part of the SEL family and this amazing opportunity to benefit the employees and their family members of a worldwide company with world-class physical therapy.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Pharmacist
Michael grew up in Lewiston, ID and received a BS in Biology from Lewis-Clark State College in 2005. He continued his education at Washington State University where he received his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree in 2010.
After graduation, he embarked on a journey to the remote village of Bethel, Alaska where he served the Yupik people for 7 years. While there he gained experience in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings and served as a village pharmacist for over fifty villages of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. In 2017 he joined St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, ID. and practiced in inpatient pharmacy while also expanding his role as an IT pharmacist.
Outside of work, Michael enjoys being in the outdoors and spending time with his wife and two daughters McKinley and Bristol. Family is a priority in his life and appreciates the time spent camping, fishing, and gardening with his girls.
Michael is excited to start this new journey and help expand pharmacy services to SEL employees and families. He is dedicated to improving patient health with medication management as well as promoting lifestyle modifications. He is looking forward to the opportunity to work with the amazing multi-disciplinary team at the SEL Health and Wellness Center.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Registered Nurse
Michelle Elhart graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN; 2014) and Masters of Nursing (MN; 2016). Michelle's first nursing position was in Moscow, Idaho, in the emergency department at Gritman Medical Center, where she developed her critical-thinking and patient/family assessment skills. She is an accomplished author, having contributed to several peer-reviewed manuscripts and chapters. With aspirations for a nursing leadership position, Michelle has continued to seek new experiences and opportunities and is excited to join the SEL team in the Pullman SEL Health Clinic, with the goal of developing preventive care and health promotion that support the SEL workforce and their families.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Physical Therapist
Mike graduated from Texas Woman's University in Houston, Texas, with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2017. Throughout his rigorous studies, he was fortunate enough to have a variety of clinical experiences throughout different regions of the United States. This allowed him to work with excellent mentors with different schools of thought, from which he developed a well-rounded, multi-modal treatment approach. Mike firmly believes in providing education to each of his patients during every single physical therapy session and stands by the SEL philosophy of: "Teaching is selling. Selling is teaching."
Before joining the SEL team, Mike fulfilled his lifelong dream of serving in the United States Peace Corps. Mike served in Lesotho, Africa, for 27 months (2017-2019) as a health volunteer at a school for the deaf and disabled. During his time at the school, and with the mentorship of Swiss physiotherapist, Wolfgang Fasser, he was able to design, implement, and train caregivers on a daily physical therapy program and speech program for the students, which he oversaw on a daily basis.
In his free time, Mike enjoys recharging by studying foreign languages, watching documentaries, listening to podcasts, and spending time with his wife and child.
Mike is a lifelong learner and looks forward to continuing his growth as an evidence-based clinician throughout his career with SEL.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Lead Administrative Assistant
Monica grew up in Clarkston, Washington. After graduating from high school, she started working in the healthcare field. Monica has over twenty years of professional experience as a medical receptionist and patient accounts billing specialist. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and exploring the outdoors! She looks forward to working with patients and the rest of the Health Clinic team.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Registered Nurse
Natashia graduated from The College of Idaho in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in health sciences. She worked as a behavioral interventionist for children with disabilities while attending Lewis-Clark State College for nursing school. Natashia graduated in December 2018 with her BSN and started working for Tri-State Memorial Hospital in the med-surg department. One year later, she transferred to the emergency department and has worked there for the past three years.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Teachers and Staff
- Lead Infant Teacher
Nohemy was born and raised in Idaho. She moved to Moscow to attend the University of Idaho and graduated in 2013 with a Bachelors in Child Development and Family Relations. While attending school, Nohemy started working with children ages birth to 5. Ever since, she has found a passion to work with children and families. She enjoys getting to meet new people and learning about their culture. Her favorite pastime is playing volleyball and spending time with friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Childcare Operations Manager
- Childcare Program Manager
Rachel Acheson is a graduate of Lewis-Clark State College with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Reading Education. She has worked in the field of education for over 20 years. Over that time, she has held various roles, such as teaching kindergarten and preschool, leading groups of volunteers both at a local level for various organizations and the international level with a student travel organization, writing curriculum for a variety of ages, and helping to develop several new educational programs. Rachel has been with Little Edisons School since 2014. Rachel loves getting to work with children as they grow and develop each day.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Teachers and Staff
- Infant Teacher
Rachel recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's degree in Secondary English Teaching. Since the age of fifteen, Rachel has found immense joy in teaching, whether it be dance, cheerleading, general education, or life skills. She has gained experience specifically in childcare settings by working with some amazing teachers at Community Child Care and Building Blocks Child Care centers in Pullman, prior to joining LES. As Rachel pursues her next educational goal of obtaining a master's degree in English, she is thrilled that she gets to work with such amazing children in all of the classrooms at LES. Rachel is passionate in helping children gain emotional competency skills, such as naming and understanding emotions.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Physical Therapist
Rebecca is a native of the Pacific Northwest; born in Oregon. She grew up in the Yakima Valley in Washington. She attended Northwest Nazarene University for her B.S. in Nampa, ID and graduated from Eastern Washington University with her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2012.
Rebecca worked for Confluence Health Physical Therapy in Moses Lake, WA for seven years before moving to Lewiston, ID in 2019 where she worked at Moscow Mountain Sport & Physical Therapy, most recently at their new Reactiv Training Center in Moscow, ID. Rebecca loves working with all types of patients, but also has specialized training in women's health and fitness and care during pregnancy and postpartum. Rebecca is active in CrossFit and loves to merge her knowledge of CrossFit, functional fitness, and rehabilitation to help patients meet their goals and have fun while getting out of pain and improving their lives. She is excited to bring an evidence-based, fitness-forward approach to care for her work family at SEL.
Miss Ryli grew up in Nashua, Iowa. She moved out to Pullman to get a change in scenery in fall 2015. She left behind her sixteen siblings to pursue a life of her own. Since she grew up in a large family, Early Childhood Education seemed to fit her passions and needs in a career setting. Ryli worked at another childcare center in Pullman for 5 years before joining the LES team. In her spare time, she loves to go to the gym, hike, travel, and spend time with the people around her. Ryli loves to encourage people to be the best they can be. She is grateful for the opportunity to influence and love on our kids at LES.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Registered Nurse
Sara graduated in 2012 from Lewis-Clark State College with her bachelor's degree in nursing. Prior to working at SEL, Sara worked at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center on the Medical/Oncology floor for three years. In addition to her RN degree, Sara has also achieved several certifications, such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Training in HIV/AIDS. Sara also has a background in working in long-term care and home healthcare. Sara was born and raised locally. She enjoys the adventures and opportunities found on the Palouse and in the valley of Lewiston, Idaho. Sara looks forward to providing compassionate care to the employees of SEL and hopes to better the lives of employees through continued education.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Teachers and Staff
- Preschool Teacher
- Preschool Teacher / Shannon
Shannon has enjoyed teaching at Little Edisons School for over 5 years, first in the School Age room and currently with Preschool and Pre-K. She discovered her love for teaching Preschoolers while working as an Aide in her daughter's Head Start class starting in 2006. Prior to Little Edisons School, Shannon worked full-time at Moscow Day School for 5 years. Before that she worked part-time as the Branch Manager of the Albion Library. That is probably why her favorite thing to do with the Preschool kids is to read to them. Outside of work, Shannon loves to read, try new recipes, and spend time with her family. At work, she treasures the time she spends with these great kids and the opportunities she gets to know their families.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Teachers and Staff
- Preschool Teacher
Susan earned her BFA from the University of Washington. She earned her masters from Pratt University in Brooklyn, NY. Susan lived as a working artist in NYC for over 20 years. She then lived in Portland, where she taught Spanish. Susan has been working with children since 1991.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
Tammy Cochrane is a family nurse practitioner who grew up on the Palouse. She received her bachelor's degree as a registered nurse from Oregon Health Sciences University, and after 10 years working as a public health nurse, corrections nurse, and in student health, she received her bachelor's to become a family nurse practitioner in 2014 from Idaho State University.
Tammy is very excited to be back home on the Palouse. The chance to practice in an environment that promotes wellness is a great opportunity for Tammy to continue to explore and learn about prevention with nutrition and activity as a cornerstone to health. Tammy is a lover of the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and running, and she has found a new love for obstacle course racing, finishing her first "Spartan Trifecta" in 2019.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Teachers and Staff
- Lead Toddler Teacher
Tiffany grew up in many small towns surrounding the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, where she currently resides. She is an avid outdoorswoman and enjoys camping, kayaking, and fishing. She recently reeled in her personal best, a 7'3" long sturgeon. Tiffany found her passion in childcare, where she can make everybody feel like somebody special.
Job Titles:
- Health Clinic Staff Member
- Registered Nurse
Zach received his bachelor's degree in biology in 2012 from Washington State University. After graduation, he worked for three years in a local family practice clinic as a medical assistant. This experience inspired him to follow his passion, and he pursued his nursing degree from Walla Walla Community College, graduating in 2017. He spent his first two years in nursing working in an intensive care unit at a local hospital before returning to primary care and joining SEL. Since starting at the health clinic in 2019, Zach has furthered his education and earned a bachelor's degree in nursing to increase his knowledge and provide superior patient care. Zach enjoys getting to know and educate his patients to help them achieve their best health. He is proud to contribute to a care team that uses compassion and advocacy to create personal relationships and provide exceptional patient care. When he is not working, Zach enjoys spending time outdoors fishing and camping with his girlfriend and two sons Zander and Kohen.