Staff Biographies
Sarah Shelden, Director
Sarah Shelden graduated from Washington State University in 2003 with her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in English as a Second Language. Her teaching experience includes working for the Pullman School District as a Title I Specialist, and then as Lead Pre-Kindergarten teacher for Footprints Preschool their first year of business. She is married to Todd, who is locally employed with Siemens Building Technologies, and has 2 beautiful children, Avery and Zackary. In her spare time she enjoys making crafts, reading, and running. Emmanuel Baptist Church has been her home church for the past 8 years, and she thoroughly enjoys working and worshiping there.
Lead Teacher
Sue Nelson, Lead Teacher
Sue was born in Redlands, California and lived in 29 palms California for 18 years. After her high school graduation Sue joined the United States Air Force and served for 6 years. Sue has an Associates Degree in Young Child Development. She met her husband, Dean in Las Vegas where she was last stationed before leaving the Air Force. Sue and Dean were married in 1990 and have 2 children; Sara and Kayla, ages 10 and 12. Sue accepted the Lord as her Savior as a young child and has loved growing up in Him ever since. She enjoys church, getting involved in her kids school activities, meeting with friends at quaint little coffee shops, scrapbooking and last, but not least, spending time with her family.
Robin Hendrickson, Assistant Teacher
Robin Hendrickson graduated from William Woods University, Fulton, Missouri, in 1994 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in English Literature and Business Administration. She moved to Pullman in spring of 1994 for a position with the Appaloosa Journal in Moscow. After 10 years in the equine magazine industry, Robin became a stay-at-home-mom. She and her husband, Darwin, have two daughters: Alexis and Jordan. Robin is currently an assistant teacher in the 4 year-old classroom.