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

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Naiomi

Naiomi

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Jaelynn

Jaelynn

Staff

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

Leah Williams

Teacher

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Lilyanah

Lilyanah

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Dylan

Dylan

Staff

Anita Buxton Teacher

Anita Buxton

Teacher

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Yaresli

Yaresli

Staff

Image of TELA staff member Tami Burdett

Tami Burdett

Montessori Preschool Manager

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Derek

Derek

Staff

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

Mitena Matta

Teacher Assistant

Carlie Blatchford

Carlie Blatchford

Teacher Assistant

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 Marissa Reeves, Teacher Assistant.

Marissa Reeves

Teacher Assistant

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Jonathon

Jonathon

Staff

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 Angelina Reeves, Teacher Assistant.

Angelina Reeves

Teacher Assistant

Alondra Velador Teacher

Alondra Velador

Teacher

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

Elisa Stolcis

Teacher

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Lucy

Lucy

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Preston

Preston

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Samuel

Samuel

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Tayden

Tayden

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Koda

Koda

Staff

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

Absyde Ann Dacoscos

Teacher Assistant

Jessyca Tsoodle

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 Anna Foldesi, Teacher Assistant.

Anna Foldesi

Teacher Assistant

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

Mary Sewell

Preschool Teacher

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

Stacie Naweli

Teacher

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Jacob

Jacob

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Omari

Omari

Staff

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 Julie Dompier, Teacher.

Julie Dompier

Teacher

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Yaretzy

Yaretzy

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Angus

Angus

Staff

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

Teresa Frane

Teacher

Casey Woods Teacher Assistant

Casey Woods

Teacher Assistant

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Aidley

Aidley

Staff

image of teacher assistant Selina Michell

Selina Michell

Teacher Assistant

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Kenneth

Kenneth

Staff

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

Juli Sotomayer

Teacher

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Kewan

Kewan

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Adalina

Adalina

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Brennan

Brennan

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Izmil

Izmil

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Breadon

Breadon

Staff

Lakrista Vantrece, Teacher

Lakrista Vantrece

Teacher

Christina Hayes Teacher Assistant

Christina Hayes

Teacher Assistant

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Kaisyn

Kaisyn

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Visions

Visions

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Ezekiel

Ezekiel

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Katherine

Katherine

Staff

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

Paris Verda

Teacher Assistant

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Cody

Cody

Staff

Shala Douglas Teacher

Shala Douglas

Teacher

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

Erin Smith

Teacher

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Matthias

Matthias

Staff

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 Kara Hoskins, Teacher Assistant.

Kara Hoskins

Teacher

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate James

James

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Zachary

Zachary

Staff

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

Dana Jones

Teacher Assistant

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Eleanor

Eleanor

Staff

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 Katherine Hoffman, Teacher.

Katherine Hoffman

Teacher

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Ellie

Ellie

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Cortland

Cortland

Staff

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

Shoshanna Haskett

Preschool Teacher

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Andrew

Andrew

Staff

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

Kira Swanson

Teacher Assistant

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Kaleb

Kaleb

Staff

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

Mona LaFlore

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Ayden

Ayden

Staff

ECEAP Family Advocate

Carmel Savoie

ECEAP Family Advocate

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Benson

Benson

Staff

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

Stacy Miranda

Teacher

ERSEA Advocate

Mekyla Fryberg

ERSEA Advocate

image of teacher assistant Zandria Velazquez

Zandria Velazquez

Teacher Assistant

Sheryl Fryberg

Sheryl Fryberg

Executive Director

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Giovanni

Giovanni

Staff

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

Darla Davis

Teacher

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

Cailee Taylor-Peltier

Teacher

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Brayden Muir-Jones

Brayden M.-J.

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Sheraylah

Sheraylah

Staff

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

Kristina Reeves

Teacher

Cheryl Chuckulnaskit Teacher Assistant

Cheryl Chuckulnaskit

Teacher Assistant

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Anastasia

Anastasia

Staff

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

Jennifer Romer

Teacher Assistant

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Brayden C.

Brayden C.

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Leiland

Leiland

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Gloria

Gloria

Staff

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

Melissa Salinas

Teacher

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Alissa

Alissa

Staff

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

Sherry Boone

Teacher

Tulalip Early Learning Academy Marci Vela B-3 Assistant Manager

Marci Vela

B-3 Assistant Manager

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Loralai

Loaralai

Staff

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

Yunidia Oropeza

Teacher Assistant

Image of teacher assistant Isabel Gomez

Isabel Gomez

Teacher Assistant

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Gregory

Gregory

Staff

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

Chantel Lemp

Family Advocate

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Taygen

Taygen

Staff

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

Kristin Brown

Teacher Assistant

Image of TELA staff member Jeryre Zelinsky

Jeryre Zelinsky

Teacher

Image of teacher assistant Jamila Zahir

Jamila Zahir

Teacher Assistant

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

Sarah Cleveland

Teacher

Kristy Chuckulnaskit Teacher Assistant

Kristy Chuckulnaskit

Teacher Assistant

Image of teacher assistant Laurissa Chavez

Laurissa Chavez

Teacher Assistant

Courtney Burdett Teacher Assistant

Courtney Burdett

Teacher Assistant

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Jaramiah

Jaramiah

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Nevaeh

Nevaeh

Staff

Health Safety & Nutrition Coordinator

Allie Taylor

Health Safety and Nutrition Coordinator

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Ryker

Ryker

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Peyton

Peyton

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Neriah

Neriah

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Udora

Udora

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Gracelyn

Gracelyn

Staff

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

Nicole Crandall

Teacher

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Timothy

Timothy

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Ivanna

Ivanna

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Arabella

Arabella

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Daniel F.

Daniel F.

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Daniel Z.

Daniel Z.

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Emerin

Emerin

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Christine

Christine

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Jason

Jason

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Kash

Kash

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Camryn

Camryn

Staff

Image of teacher Jasmin James

Jasmin James

Teacher

Image of TELA staff member AJ Parrish

AJ Parrish

Montessori Teacher

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

Rica Carson

Teacher Assistant

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Layne

Layne

Staff

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 Michelle Cooper, Education Coordinator Birth to Three.

Michelle Cooper

Education Coordinator B–3

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

Alixandria McKiernan

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 Samantha Marteney, Teacher Assistant.

Samantha Marteney

Teacher Assistant

Image of TELA staff member Annie Enick

Annie Enick

Family Advocate

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Dubai

Dubai

Staff

Image of 2020 Betty J. Taylor Tulalip Early Learning Academy preschool graduate Jayson

Jayson

Staff