Selena Colon - Orchard Assistant Teacher

Selena is looking forward to teaching and growing with you and your children this year. Before her arrival in beautiful Seattle, she was traveling through the country in her van, living in Hawaii and educating herself within the Behavioral Health field which led to her admiration for Early Childhood Development. Outside of being an educator, you can find her hiking with her two dogs and friends, dancing in the kitchen, cooking up a meal or with a camera in hand, creating art. She is passionate about the importance of early childhood education and the impact social-emotional learning has for our community and children. She aspires to bring natural elements to the table within education and create a safe, grounding environment for her students. She believes in the importance of creating new opportunities for today's youth. She strives to guide, grounding, natural and artistic expression within our learning environment. She aspires to challenge the children within their skills, curiosity and become encouraged to advocate for their beliefs and blossom into their individuality.