Our Educators

SUSAN CARROLL

SUSAN CARROLL

DIRECTOR & PARENT EDUCATOR

In addition to being the Director of Woodinville Family Preschool, Susan Carroll teaches the 3-Day, 1-Day A, and 1-Day B classes. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Washington. Susan received her Bachelor’s Degree from Loyola University, Chicago and her teaching certification from the University of Washington. She has taught children at both the preschool and elementary school levels, as well as working as a Parent Education Instructor. Susan and her husband, Derek, attended Woodinville Family Preschool for 12 years with their three children.

As an advocate of cooperative education, Susan has participated in the PACE program (Parents Active in Cooperative Education) in the Northshore School District. She has also worked with co-ops and Head Start Programs as a Parent Education Instructor in the Snohomish and Edmonds school districts. In her spare time, Susan enjoys reading, hiking, volunteering in her children’s classrooms, and supporting her children in their dance, music, and sports activities.

HEATHER ARAKI

HEATHER ARAKI

PARENT EDUCATOR

Heather Araki teaches the Infant and Toddler classes. She graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a BA in English and has a teaching certificate in elementary education with an endorsement in language arts. Heather has taught parent education in co-op preschools and other early childhood education programs affiliated with SCC and Edmonds College since 2005. Before working as a parent educator, Heather taught first grade at Beacon Hill Elementary in Seattle. Heather attended Shoreline Community College affiliated co-op preschools during both of her sons’ preschool years. Her oldest son attended Lake Forest Park Co-op (now known as Bothell Family Co-op) and her youngest son attended Woodinville Family Preschool.

Heather is passionate about the work of co-op preschool programs. She is excited and inspired by how families in co-ops create strong, supportive community environments for children and their families to learn and thrive.  

Heather enjoys reading, going on walks and chatting people up. She is forever trying to improve her gardening skills and hopes to one day harvest enough vegetables out of her yard to make a proper meal.   Above all, Heather enjoys spending time with her family. Her current mission is to continue to find new ways to connect with her two teenage sons and enjoy the fun and silliness that they bring to her family.

ALISHA CRAWLEY-DAVIS

ALISHA CRAWLEY-DAVIS

PARENT EDUCATOR

Alisha Crawley-Davis is an experienced Pre-K teacher with a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. In addition to her work as an educational and research consultant for various media companies, she volunteers for the PTA at her children’s schools. A proud parent of three children who all attended Woodinville Family Preschool, Alisha is thrilled to be the Pre-K teacher, helping young children develop the skills they need to succeed. Her passion for teaching and love for children make her an excellent teacher who is deeply committed to creating a positive and nurturing learning environment for her students.

KELLY PETERSEN

KELLY PETERSEN

OUTDOOR TEACHER

Kelly Petersen grew up in the Pacific Northwest and is passionate about the outdoor environment. With her husband and two boys she enjoys hiking, camping and exploring nature. Kelly was a parent at Woodinville Family Preschool for 10 years and held jobs supporting both the indoor and outdoor curricula. Kelly has held professional positions where she provided leadership and supervised adults. Art is very important to Kelly and she enjoys providing art experiences with the children whenever possible.