Marilyn has been teaching at the NCCP for over 30 years. She is a certified teacher, with an educational background in both Art and Early Childhood education, plus a masters in Human Development. Marilyn is the mother of five grown children and continues to delight in being with preschoolers. She is most likely to be found on the floor right in the middle of the children's play, all while spontaneously teaching and promoting positive self-esteem to both the children and their parents.

Under Marilyn's direction North City Co-op is a supportive community in which families learn and grow together.

Cathy Childs is a certified Elementary and Preschool teacher with nearly 20 years experience working with young children, parents and student interns.  She is a certified Montessori teacher and holds aMasters degreein Teaching from the Evergreen State College. 

Cathy works hard to recognize the individual learning stages and needs of each child and to provide corresponding educational activities.  She enjoys listening to parents and guiding them through the various hurdles of raising theirchildren in a loving and thoughtful manner. 

Cathy enjoys gardening, quilting and spending time with her husband and three children.

Cathy teaches the Explores, Busy Ones and Night Owls.