LORI SOLTYS

Lori Soltys is the owner and director of the Little Green Schoolhouse. She has a total of 20 years experience working with children in various capacities:

• Licensed Teacher Pre-K through 5th
• Master’s in Education
• Certified Reading Specialist
• Registered Occupational Therapist specializing in sensory motor integration
• Certified Yoga Teacher with specialized training in Yoga Calm techniques
• Art and Music background

She has worked with children of preschool age through 5th grade from various socio-economic backgrounds, and with different developmental levels and learning needs. Lori strongly believes that all children are unique learners and flourish in their own special way.

After working in the school system, the birth of Lori’s two children inspired her to create the Little Green Schoolhouse, a nurturing learning environment where she learns and plays with a small group of children, combining her unique skills under her own roof. She loves to read picture books, sing and dance, practice yoga, and make art, and she strives to pass along that sense of creative passion to her pupils.

MELISSA LAMB

Hello families! My name is Melissa Lamb. I recently moved to Portland from Florida with my husband and my dog and two cats.

I am a creative and enthusiastic preschool teacher with experience teaching children from diverse backgrounds including children with special needs. I am passionate about early childhood education. I am deeply committed to teaching with intent and  providing quality, learner-centered instruction that sets children up for success.

I have worked with children for 10 years, and everyday I am happy to come to school! I specialize in early learning literacy programs, I LOVE to read! I have experience using many different curriculum methods, but what I find is the most important is creating an environment children feel safe to express and learn in.