Jackie Bartlett
Kindergarten Teacher
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I have worked in education for many years, starting as a volunteer Spanish teacher and inclusion aide in 1997. I hold several teaching licenses in California and some in Oregon. After moving to Portland a few years ago, I earned a Master of Arts degree from PSU. I have been deeply influenced by the educational work of Friedrich Froebel (He invented kindergarten.), Jane Nelson, and Carlina Rinaldi. As part of my studies, I have traveled to Italy to visit the famous municipal schools for young children in Reggio-Emilia.

I believe that children are citizens from birth and that they bring a unique perspective and experience that will affect all of us within the classroom community and the global community. I view my role as an educator as helping students make connections, develop empathy, build critical thinking skills, and think creatively.

In addition to education, some of my other interests are craft, art, music, food, and making things with my hands. I have three younger siblings. My sister is a bartender extraordinaire here in town at Teardrop and Blue Hour. I love spending time with her whenever I can. I also travel to California often to visit my parents, brothers, and grandparents.