Our Educators

Each of our teachers brings a special quality and educational focus to Mini Mozarts. Together, we strive to create a diverse learning experience for your child.

JANET LINDSLEY, OWNER AND OPERATOR

JANET AND HER HUSBAND ESTABLISHED MINI MOZARTS PRESCHOOL 14 YEARS AGO. SHE IS A VANCOUVER NATIVE AND IS THRILLED TO OPERATE THE PRESCHOOL IN ITS DOWNTOWN LOCATION.

MUSIC AND TEACHING HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A PART OF JANET’S LIFE. HER MOTHER WAS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR AND JANET OFTEN WORKED IN HER PRESCHOOL AS A YOUNG ADULT. SHE HAS A DEGREE IN VOCAL PERFORMANCE FROM LINFIELD COLLEGE AND STUDIED AT UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA. SHE HAS MULTIPLE CERTIFICATIONS IN EARLY LEARNING WITH A FOCUS ON MUSIC EDUCATION.

IN HER OFF TIME, JANET ENJOYS SPENDING TIME WITH HER HUSBAND AND SONS. SHE ALSO IS A PROFESSIONAL SINGER AND PERFORMS ALL OVER THE REGION IN HER MUSICAL GROUP, THE JULEPS. Her Favorite hobbies include Cooking, Camping, Creating, Performing and being in the sun or snow!!

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LISA GIACCHINO

LISA BRINGS A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE TO MINI MOZARTS. SHE ACHIEVED DEGREES IN PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION FROM GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY IN MICHIGAN. HER PREVIOUS TEACHING EXPERIENCE INCLUDES THE WALDORF SCHOOL. SHE IS ALSO THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AT BIKE CLARK COUNTY, WHERE SHE TEACHES BIKE SAFETY AND LEADERSHIP COURSES TO TEENS. SHE ENJOYS ENCOURAGING CREATIVITY THROUGH PROJECT-BASED PROCESSES THAT HELP STUDENTS LEARN IN A MEANINGFUL, ENDURING WAY.

PROFESSIONALLY, LISA WORKED AS A COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE, OR CASA, TO SUPPORT WOMEN AND CHILDREN SURVIVING DOMESTIC ABUSE SITUATIONS. HER EMPATHY AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS ARE GREAT ASSETS TO THE MINI MOZARTS FAMILY.

LISA ENJOYS SPENDING TIME WITH HER HUSBAND AND TWIN MIDDLE SCHOOLERS. THEY CAN OFTEN BE FOUND HIKING, CAMPING, ROCK CLIMBING, AND CYCLING. SHE ALSO ENJOYS CREATING VISUAL ART USING VARIOUS MEDIA.