Welcome to Tulalip
Early Learning Academy

The Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy (BJTELA) offers the highest quality services for children ages birth to five, and their families. Our facility, located on approximately 4 acres overlooking the Tulalip Bay, strives to maintain excellent standards for early learning. We have several options available, including a birth – 3 program (Early Head Start), an age 3 – 5 preschool program, and child care. The school program is free to eligible students.

Betty J. Taylor official site - Culture and Language image of traditional hand drums in a classroom.

Culture and Language

BJTELA is revitalizing the Lushootseed Language and Culture by bringing our cultural way of life back to our children and families through our classroom activities and our special cultural days.

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Curriculum

BJTELA not only offers a quality academic and social/emotional educational experience for children from birth to five, but also provides numerous services that support and strengthen the well-being of children and families.

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Music classes

Music Classes

Formerly known as the Everett Symphony, the Snohomish County Music Project has provided music services to Everett since 1982.

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Our Services Include:

  • Education:
    • Child centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum
    • Language and literacy, math and science
    • Social/emotional and problem solving skills
    • Teacher–to–student ratio exceeds the minimum standards
  • Family Support:
    • Resources and referrals
    • Home visits and family events
    • Leadership opportunities and adult education
  • Health and Nutrition:
    • Developmental screenings
    • Health screenings
    • Personal safety curriculum
    • Healthy meals

Our programs serve children and families in Tulalip and the Marysville School District service area.

Meet the Staff

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Julie Dompier, Teacher.

Julie Dompier

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Stella Moreno, Teacher.

Stella Moreno

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Juli Sotomayer, Teacher.

Juli Sotomayer

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Kelly Lute, Teacher.

Kelly Lute

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Sherry Boone, Teacher.

Sherry Boone

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Rainey Singer, Teacher Assistant.

Rainey Singer

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Laura Delisle, Lead Teacher.

Laura Delisle

Lead Teacher

Christina Hayes Teacher Assistant

Christina Hayes

Teacher Assistant

Nicole has an AA in early childhood education and has worked at TELA for over a year.

Nicole Crandall

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Absyde Ann Dacoscos, Teacher Assistant.

Absyde Ann Dacoscos

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Stacy Miranda, Teacher.

Stacy Miranda

Teacher

Image of TELA staff member AJ Parrish

AJ Parrish

Montessori Teacher

Anita Buxton Teacher

Anita Buxton

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Samantha Marteney, Teacher Assistant.

Samantha Marteney

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Allena Radford, Front Desk Administrative Assistant

Allena Radford

Front Desk Administrative Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Sandra Dominguez, Teacher Assistant.

Sandra Dominguez

Teacher Assistant

ECEAP Family Advocate

Carmel Savoie

ECEAP Family Advocate

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Alixandria McKiernan, Teacher.

Alixandria McKiernan

Teacher

Toni-Jo Sykes Teacher Assistant

Toni-Jo Sykes

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Sarah Cleveland, Teacher.

Sarah Cleveland

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Kristin Brown, Teacher Assistant.

Kristin Brown

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Marissa Reeves, Teacher Assistant.

Marissa Reeves

Teacher Assistant

Stephanie Arnesen-Pitman

Stephanie Arnesen-Pitman

ECEAP Preschool Manager

Courtney Burdett Teacher Assistant

Courtney Burdett

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Kira Swanson, Teacher Assistant.

Kira Swanson

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Alexandra Barton-Galusha, Teacher.

Alexandra Barton-Galusha

Teacher

Health Safety & Nutrition Coordinator

Allie Taylor

Health Safety and Nutrition Coordinator

Casey Woods Teacher Assistant

Casey Woods

Teacher Assistant

Image of TELA staff member Jeryre Zelinsky

Jeryre Zelinsky

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Dana Jones, Teacher Assistant.

Dana Jones

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Jeanne Dengate, Birth to Three Manager.

Jeanne Dengate

B–3 Manager

Image of TELA staff member Katrina Lane

Katrina Lane

Family and Community Engagement Coordinator

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Kristina Reeves, Teacher.

Kristina Reeves

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Rica Carson, Teacher Assistant.

Rica Carson

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Shoshanna Haskett, Preschool Teacher.

Shoshanna Haskett

Preschool Teacher

Tulalip Early Learning Academy Marci Vela B-3 Assistant Manager

Marci Vela

B-3 Assistant Manager

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Stacie Naweli, Teacher.

Stacie Naweli

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Elisa Stolcis, Teacher.

Elisa Stolcis

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Molly Hatch, Teacher.

Molly Hatch

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Erin Smith, Teacher.

Erin Smith

Teacher

Curriculum Specialist & Trainer

Deb Scott

Curriculum Specialist and Trainer

Jessyca Tsoodle

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Chantel Lemp, Family Advocate.

Chantel Lemp

Family Advocate

Samantha Trevino

Samantha Trevino

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Mitena Matta, Teacher Assistant.

Mitena Matta

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Yunidia Oropeza, Assistant Teacher.

Yunidia Oropeza

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Darla Davis, Teacher.

Darla Davis

Teacher

Kathryn Smith Teacher Assistant

Kathryn Smith

Teacher Assistant

Image of TELA staff member Annie Enick

Annie Enick

Family Advocate

Alicia Carlisle B-3 Family Advocate

Alicia Carlisle

B-3 Family Advocate

Carlie Blatchford

Carlie Blatchford

Teacher Assistant

Francine Ike Teacher

Francine Ike

Teacher

Roxane Osborn Teacher

Roxane Osborn

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Lynn Armstrong, Teacher Assistant.

Lynn Armstrong

Preschool Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Taylor Burdett, Education Disabilities Mental Health Coordinator.

Taylor Burdett

Education Disabilities Mental Health Coordinator

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Kara Hoskins, Teacher Assistant.

Kara Hoskins

Teacher

Image of TELA staff member Tami Burdett

Tami Burdett

Montessori Preschool Manager

Alondra Velador Teacher

Alondra Velador

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Cailee Taylor-Peltier, Teacher.

Cailee Taylor-Peltier

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Angelina Reeves, Teacher Assistant.

Angelina Reeves

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Michelle Cooper, Education Coordinator Birth to Three.

Michelle Cooper

Education Coordinator B–3

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Kaitlyn Bombach, Teacher Assistant.

Kaitlyn Bombach

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Jamie Sycks, Teacher.

Jamie Sycks

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Teresa Frane, Teacher.

Teresa Frane

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Katherine Hoffman, Teacher.

Katherine Hoffman

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Mary Sewell, Preschool Teacher.

Mary Sewell

Preschool Teacher

ERSEA Advocate

Mekyla Fryberg

ERSEA Advocate

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Melissa Salinas, Teacher.

Melissa Salinas

Teacher

Kristy Chuckulnaskit Teacher Assistant

Kristy Chuckulnaskit

Teacher Assistant

Lakrista Vantrece, Teacher

Lakrista Vantrece

Teacher

Cheryl Chuckulnaskit Teacher Assistant

Cheryl Chuckulnaskit

Teacher Assistant

Shala Douglas Teacher

Shala Douglas

Teacher

Family Advocate Mental Health Coordinator B-3

Desiree Williams

Family Advocate Mental Health Coordinator B-3

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Mona LaFlore, Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Mona LaFlore

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Sheila Pierre, Teacher.

Sheila Pierre

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Cindi Howard, Teacher.

Cindi Howard

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Jennifer Romer, Teacher Assistant.

Jennifer Romer

Teacher Assistant

Sheryl Fryberg

Sheryl Fryberg

Executive Director

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Paris Verda, Teacher Assistant.

Paris Verda

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Sydney Napeahi, Teacher Assistant.

Sydney Napeahi

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Leah Williams, Teacher.

Leah Williams

Teacher

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Wanda Campos, Teacher Assistant.

Wanda Campos

Teacher Assistant

The Tulalip Tribes’ Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy staff member Anna Foldesi, Teacher Assistant.

Anna Foldesi

Teacher Assistant