Donna Moseby, Youth Manager

I love interacting with children of all ages and making them laugh. My nicknames are “Diaper Donna” (I hold the fastest record in changing diapers) and “Tornado” (I can enter a room, get it cleaned, and exit before anyone knows I was there). I’ve lived in Washington State for 27 years and have worked in Discovery Bay for 25 years. I’m S.T.A.R.S. trained, and receive CPR and First Aid training yearly. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, my pets, gardening, and fast cars. What I enjoy the most: Racing cars

Nneka Okwoli, Assistant Manager

Putting a smile on each child’s face as he/she enters and leaves Discovery Bay makes my day. I’ve been working in Discovery Bay since 2000 and I continue to enjoy discovering the uniqueness in each child and finding ways to meet his/her needs. I was born and raised in Nigeria, West Africa and moved to the U.S. in 1999. I’m the happy mother of three lovely children and enjoy singing, cooking, and hanging out with family and friends in my spare time. What I enjoy the most: Singing

Alayna Newell

I’m a college student studying nursing and I work in Discovery Bay because I love watching children grow and learn. I have an older brother and sister, and my passion is working with kids with disabilities. What I enjoy the most: Gymnastics

Catherine Mayr

I teach music to the children in Discovery Bay. I have a two-year musical theatre degree, a Kindermusik certification, and a Music Therapy Degree from the University of Wilfred Laurier in Ontario, Canada. I enjoy working with the children in Discovery Bay and especially enjoy meeting the parents and working with the terrific staff we have here.

Eileen Harris

I have worked with children since graduating from high school. Prior to joining Discovery Bay in 2008, I was Program Supervisor for Lil People’s for 15 years. My passion is providing children with positive guidance, and my life is also enriched by their interactions with me. What I enjoy the most: Rock concerts

Elaine Juzwick

I love interacting with children and have been working with children of all ages for several years, instructing programs in art and science. I have a BA in Anthropology from Rutgers University and have also studied sociology and fine visual art.

Estelle Erhardt

Although I’m still in school, I have a passion for spending time with children and enjoy working at Discovery Bay. Seeing them interact with each other as they learn new things has been a great experience. I’ve lived all over the world including France, Lebanon, and India, and have learned about different cultures. I have an older brother and younger sister, whom I enjoy taking care of and spending time with.

Gloria Hammond

I’ve lived in Redmond for 30 years, and graduated from Bellevue Community College with a degree in accounting. I’ve played tennis at PRO Sports Club for 20 years, and also enjoy water aerobics and bike riding.

Graciela (Grace) Wilson

I love to learn about every child who comes into Discovery Bay because each one has different needs. I have an Associate’s degree in Child Development and am fluent in Spanish. I have two young children of my own. In my spare time, I enjoy practicing hot hatha yoga and power vinyasa yoga. What I enjoy the most: Scrapbooking

Greg Alleger

I’ve been working in Discovery Bay since 2007. I have a love for children and have developed patience and compassion from my experiences with them. Having a little sister and two older brothers also helped prepare me. I’m currently enrolled in college and am working towards a business degree. I’m also fluent in Spanish, having lived in Mexico for two years.

Jared Alleger

I’ve been working in Discovery Bay since 2008. I've always had a passion for working with children. Watching them develop and grow is amazing. I'm also fluent in French, which has helped me communicate with children who otherwise may not have been as comfortable. Being the oldest sibling in my family (just one minute younger than my twin brother), I had a lot of experience in helping raise my three other siblings. That experience also helped me in raising my own son, who’s now four years old. I’m currently finishing my studies in Interdisciplinary Studies from Eastern Washington University.

Justyna Henderson

I’m currently a senior at Redmond High School. I’m involved in leadership and soccer, and plan to attend California State University, Long Beach to study nursing. Favorite hobby: Travel.

Janelle Ford

Before joining the great environment at Discovery Bay, I lived in San Francisco where I was self-employed as a nanny and home/pet care provider for five years. I currently attend Northwest University where I’m studying Organizational Communications. Creating art through photography or videography is one of my passions. I enjoy music, concerts, and movies as well. I’m also involved in horseback riding, playing the piano, and competing in Triathlons.

Kris Welch

I’ve worked in Discovery Bay for over 20 years, as a manager for 18 years and now in the infant room with the babies. I’ve always enjoyed the healthy, friendly environment of PRO Sports club, especially in Discovery Bay. I have three grown children and four beautiful healthy grandchildren, who are a big part of my life. I also enjoy gardening, biking, camping, and traveling. What I enjoy the most: River rafting

Linda Owen

I’ve lived in Washington State all my life and joined Discovery Bay in 2006. I’m the Lead Instructor for the one year old room, and have taken S.T.A.R.S. training for the past 10 years. I’m the mother of two children. What I enjoy the most: Crossword puzzles

Maria Schell

I enjoy being around kids and seeing them grow up and graduate through the classrooms we have here. You’ll most likely see me at the front desk, greeting you and your little bundles of joy when you enter Discovery Bay. Being part of a military family, I’ve lived all over the world and graduated high school in Okinawa, Japan. I attended WSU (Go Cougs!) where I received a degree in Criminal Justice. I’m the proud mommy of two fun, and a little crazy, girls and when I’m not working, I look forward to playing with them, going to the beach and parks, and reading (when I find some down time). What I enjoy the most: Being a prankster

Martina Mayr

I love working with children because they’re full of energy and have wonderful stories to tell. I am currently a student at Bellevue College. I first started working with children over six years ago as a Girl Scout Leader, and have also volunteered with the Redmond Parks and Recreation summer camp programs. I’ve met so many incredible children and their parents. I understand what it’s like to grow up and live with challenges as my younger brother is a Type 1 diabetic. Every day I watch, listen, and learn what it takes to be the best you can be when living with a life threatening disease. Music is my passion. I’m a singer and a songwriter, and am working on my first solo album. What I enjoy the most: Music

Michele Gocinski

I’ve worked at Discovery Bay with the older children since 2006. Before that, I worked in special education in the Lake Washington school district for eight years. I graduated from SUNY in New York where I majored in Medical Technology. I’ve lived in Redmond for the past 16 years and have three adult children. Favorite hobbies: Walking my dog and nutrition.

Misha Liu

I’m currently working as a youth instructor and nanny, and have taken two years of American Sign Language. I was born in Indiana but grew up in Bothell. My favorite animal is a unicorn. Favorite hobby: fashion.

Nancy Yang

I started working at Discovery Bay in 2002 as a youth instructor while my daughter was attending the Discovery Bay childcare at the same time. We both fell in love with Discovery Bay’s fun and friendly environment. As a mom, I really love kids and enjoy spending time with them. I also teach second grade Chinese at a local school. I was born and raised in Beijing, China. I attended the Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and worked in marketing for many years.

Perpetual Keddy

I’ve worked in Discovery Bay since 2006. I’m the Lead Instructor in the baby room and love working with the babies. I grew up in Ghana, Africa and immigrated to the U.S. 10 years ago. I love working with young children and am the mother of a pre-teen son. I am S.T.A.R.S. trained. What I enjoy the most: Cooking

Sadonia Leavitt

Children are one of my biggest joys. I started babysitting for neighbors and family friends as a teenager and worked at my church daycare before joining Discovery Bay in 2002. I was born in Portland, Oregon and grew up with two older sisters and a younger brother. What I enjoy the most: Snowboarding

Sally Green

I’ve always loved working with children from the time I worked as a nanny during junior high to joining Discovery Bay during my summers away from college. I studied design at Western Washington University and love to do art and craft projects with the kids. I was born and raised in Blacksburg, Virginia, and enjoy baking, dancing, traveling, and snowboarding. What I enjoy the most: Baking

Susan Wolf

My love of children and my strengths in organization and details are fulfilled in my role as Birthday Party Event Coordinator and instructor at Discovery Bay. My husband and I have been AWANA leaders. We enjoy being involved in children’s lives and helping them develop to their full potential. Our two children play soccer, basketball, baseball, and volleyball, and we’ve coached their teams for many years. As a family, we enjoy all water sports, snow skiing, bike riding, camping, and going to the movies. What I enjoy the most: Skiing

Teresa Roorback

I have worked at Discovery Bay since 2007 in the two and three-year-old rooms. Having raised two sons, who are now adults, has given me a lot of experience in working with all ages and stages of child development. Although born and raised in North Carolina, I’ve lived all over the world including Europe and Africa. Because of this, I have an appreciation for different cultures and ethnicities. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies and Christian Education and also own a small-business as a photographer. My interests also include teaching, quilting, mentoring younger women, spending time with family and friends, and garage sales. What I enjoy the most: Photography

Teresa Thottakkara

I enjoy working at Discovery Bay and spending time with children. I have two daughters of my own. I grew up in Houston, Texas and enjoy reading, playing board games, and spending time with my family. I’m trained in CPR and First Aid. Favorite hobby: Board games

Vanessa Andrews

I enjoy working with children, especially the two year olds because it’s fun to see them grow and learn. I have two children of my own that I enjoy spending time with. I was born and raised in Washington and have two sisters and three brothers. All three of my brothers are in the military. I’m S.T.A.R.S. trained as well as CPR and First Aid certified. In my free time I enjoy being with family and enjoy the outdoors when it’s sunny. What I enjoy the most: Scrapbooking

Yareli Ruiz

I have worked in Discovery Bay since 2006. I love working with children and being able to accommodate their needs. I’ll complete my nursing degree in about a year. I’m the oldest of five children and have lots of TLC for children.