At the Northeast Youth Center, we believe that the care and education of the children in our center is the responsibility of every profile of person that works in the organization. We are fortunate to have a diverse team of caring, hard-working, and professionally blossoming individuals.
Lisa McGoldrick
Early Learning Director
I come to the Northeast Youth center with almost 20 years of Preschool teaching experience. I have worked in childcare centers; substitute taught in several school districts and have worked several years in ECEAP.
I have my Washington State Teaching Certificate and a degree in Mathematics from Eastern Washington University. I obtained my Montessori Teaching Certificate in 2018. I have been learning Conscious Discipline for 4 years and have over 100 hours of training!
Michelle Mendenhall
ECEAP Family Services Coordinator
I have worked in early childhood education since 2007. I started my journey working after high school in a toddler aged classroom and fell in love with the field. I have worked at multiple childcare centers in the Spokane area with all ages from birth-5 and have a huge passion for working with and supporting children.
In 2015 I got my CDA in infant/toddler education and I then went back to SFCC to acquire my AAS-T in early childhood education. I am close to completing this degree!
I have a lot of experience working with kids with special needs throughout my years in education and in my own personal life as well. My goal is to get my masters degree in social work with a minor in early childhood education. I have a lot of passion for supporting not just the children but the family unit as a whole.
I have a wonderful fiance of almost 6 years and a 10 year old son with Autism and ADHD as well as 5 rambunctious cats. In my free time you will find me at home spending time with my family and playing video games.
Tanya Stricklin
ECEAP Positive Behavior Specialist
I am excited to join the team at Northeast Youth Center ECEAP. I have several years of experience in Pre-K - third grade education as a para-educator and teacher.
I earned my undergraduate degree in K-8/K-12 general education and special education from Grand Canyon University and a Masters in Early Childhood from Grand Canyon University as well.
In my spare time I love to spend time with my family camping and riding my side by side in Montana.
Andria Brumley
ECEAP Lead Teacher
Since 2019 I have been working in early childhood education, I started in Montessori and worked my way into various centers, including one in ECEAP.
I have had the pleasure of speaking with county commissioners, as well as state law makers to ensure that our children receive the childcare they deserve. I am very passionate about education and I believe that every child deserves a warm and welcome environment to thrive in.
I am currently working on my bachelor’s in elementary education and cannot wait to see what the future holds!
I have an amazing husband that I have been with for the last 4 years and in our spare time we love visiting my hometown in the Yakima Valley and going off-roading. If we aren’t playing with our kitty, Puca, you can often find us in local artist events, hitting a good concert, or getting our steps in downtown!
April Graham
ECEAP Lead Teacher
My name is Ms. April and I am the lead teacher for the square room. My education background is in counseling educational developmental psychology as well as school counseling. I received my B.S. from EWU and my M.S. from Capella University. My work background is varied and this is the first time in a long time where I am working with littles. Watching them learn and grow is as rewarding as can be. I am also a solo parent to a crazy kid who is my everything and we currently share our lives with two cats and two dogs. One quirky fact about me is I have been tiny living for 15 plus years and don’t see me changing. I also tend to find my happy place on the water or on the back of a horse. I look forward to getting to know all the kiddos and their diverse personalities.
Lydia Crowder
ECEAP Lead Teacher
I am from Madrid (Spain) and I have been with NEYC since March 2024. I have 30 years of experience working in the Early Childhood Education field and I am super excited for my new role as second Family Services Coordinator. I am the morning assistant in the square room and then I help out as FCS.
I have 2 daughters ages 26 and 20, and I have recently stepped back into the role of raising children since my partner has 2 boys, ages 11 and 4. I am currently finishing up my AA in Early Childhood Education and will continue my journey into a BA. In my free time I enjoy the outdoors and being in the water.
Nisha Taylor
ECEAP Lead Teacher
I am excited to join the team at the NEYC. I have eighteen years of experience in early childhood education. I have completed my credits for Child Development Associates.
I am happily married to my husband Kim and we have two children. My boys are independent at 23 and 24. We have three cats. I love to craft, garden, and always have a project I am working on.
I am excited to get to know you and your family. Thank you for sharing your child with me.
Angela Medoza
ECEAP Lead Teacher
I am the Assistant Teacher in Triangle. I am so close to the finish line to obtain my Bachelors in Children Studies from EWU with a minor in Psychology.
I have been working with children for many years, starting as a babysitter then being a huge help to our family daycare business. I’ve always had a strong passion for working with children. The passion that allows me to nurture, guide, and support children’s development all while witnessing their growth and learning.
I love to connect, share, and build meaningful relationships with those around me.
I am a very family-oriented person, so my free time consists of visiting my family back home. We love to dance, listen to music, camp, fish, hike, and even cook together!
Mindy Clark
ECEAP Assistant Teacher
I am the Assistant teacher in the Circle classroom. I have my AAS in Early Childhood Education. I have worked at several different centers over the last, almost, 20 years. I love watching children learn and seeing their excitement when they figure out something new.
I have a five year old daughter, who just started kindergarten! In my spare time I like camping and fishing and scrapbooking.
Iryna Bannikova
ECEAP Aide Teacher
Hi there! My name is Iryna. I have a Master’s degree in Business Economics. After graduating from university, I worked 10 years in the bank. In 2015, my family and I made a big move from Ukraine, and guess what? I had no idea how to speak a single word of English! Now I can read, write, and speak English, and I’m also fluent in Ukrainian and Russian. I had experience working with kids. I was lucky enough to work at ECEAP for almost 3 years. After that, I studied online and worked as a customer associate in a store.
I’m so blessed to have a wonderful family. I’m married and we have two kids: a16-year-old daughter (cheerleader at FHS) and a 12-year-old son (hockey player). We also have a furry son Boomer (black lab). We’re all about being active and finding fun activities to do together, no matter the season. Whether it’s skiing, cycling, wakeboarding, or camping, we’re always up for an adventure. I’m a big hockey fan!
Stacy Jensen
ECEAP Aide Teacher
Hi! I am an Aide for the Circle room. I hold two Liberal Arts AA degrees in Behavioral + Social Science, and Humanities + Communications, and recently graduated with my BA in Behavioral Psychology with an emphasis in infancy and adolescent development.
I have been married for 14 years and we have two children; a super creative 7-year old daughter, and a go-getter 12-year old son! We have a 7 month old puppy named “Seriously?!” and two bratty indoor cats. I love animals and I have spent most of my life working with animals; rehabilitating their behavior(s), and enforcing proper pet ownership.
Any spare time I have is usually spent making artwork with my kids, baking sweets, organizing/cleaning, yard saleing/thrifting, catching-up on TV series, making/selling beaded jewelry, and gardening!
Carolyn Foster
ECEAP Aide Teacher
I have been working in childcare for the past seven years. I’ve worked with all ages, my favorite is preschool.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my kids and grandkids. My husband and I enjoy going to hockey games with our grandkids.
Caleb Casey
ECEAP Float Teacher
I just graduated from Ferris High school in June of 2023. I love working with kids and have wanted to be a teacher since I was 16. My favorite part about being around the kids is hearing all of their interests and seeing their skills and personalities develop. I am a dog dad of two dogs (6 months and 6 years) . They are my whole family.
I also teach swim lessons to kids and have been a ‘Manny’ for a family for 2 years for a 5 year old and a 4 year old. In my free time I like to watch Disney movies or terrible movies with my girlfriend. I am most excited to grow my connection with the kids and give them the resources they need to grow beyond the time I have them!
Abigail McGoldrick
ECEAP Float Teacher
I am the float for all the ECEAP rooms. I just graduated from Ferris High school in June of 2023. I love working with children and have been babysitting since I was 11.
I am excited to make connections with all the kids and families.
I enjoy spending time with my family and outdoors. I also love animals, I have a ferret and 3 dogs. :)
Blake Zigan
ECEAP Float Teacher
Hi, my name is Blake, and I am your ECEAP Float Teacher. I have been working at NEYC, in the school-age program, since June 2023. I graduated from North Central High School in 2025. In my free time, I like to hang out with my friends.
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