Teacher Naomi
Teacher Naomi Sunderland (she/her) currently leads our 2025-26 Orcas and Chickadee classes, and will be leading our Eagles class and Pre-K extension in 2026-27. She has years of experience caring for children and is living her lifelong dream of teaching preschool. She is a gifted educator to our youngest and always brings the fun at Circle Time. Teacher Naomi is currently pursuing her BAS in Early Childhood Education and lives in the Greenwood / Phinney Ridge neighborhood with her two daughters, dog, husband and parents who live in the MIL unit of their home. She is excited to learn and grow with you all.
“My favorite part of preschool is the gift of being one of the first teacher’s in a child’s life outside of their home. Providing a safe environment to help nurture growth as well as a love for learning and exploration is truly one of the greatest joys I can think of.”
Teacher Naomi
Teacher Katya
Teacher Katya Davidson (she/her) is our new Otters, Orcas, and Chickadees teacher starting in September 2026. She joins our teaching team with a deep love for early childhood education, a warm, steady presence, and years of teaching and childcare experience in diverse environments. Katya especially enjoys science activities, outdoor exploration, and bilingual Spanish/English learning. As a co op parent herself, Katya values the strong relationships that develop when families learn and work together. She is especially skilled at helping children feel safe, confident, and ready to explore at their own pace.
Katya lives in the Wedgwood neighborhood with her husband, two daughters, and two cats. She is excited to be part of the Little Wildflowers community and to build meaningful relationships with the children and families in her classes.
“My favorite part of preschool is sharing in the joy of new discoveries and watching children’s confidence grow through exploration. Helping them build trust, connection, and new skills through play is a privilege.”
Teacher Katya
Teacher Lauren
Teacher Lauren Jensen (she/her) currently leads the 2025-26 Eagles Class and Pre-K extension. She has wanted to be a teacher ever since she was in kindergarten. Her childhood ambition has flourished into a career in education and librarianship. Her years of experience teaching kindergarten, second grade, and Pre-K grades as a teacher-librarian ensures our Eagles and Pre-K will be well-prepared for life as a kindergartener. Teacher Lauren has three kids, four chickens, and a dog. She lives in North Beach and is breast cancer survivor.
“My favorite part of preschool is introducing children to school in a loving and inclusive environment with a child- centered approach and a heart for curiosity in others and in the natural world.”
Teacher Lauren
Teacher Erin
Teacher Erin B. Bernau (she/her), MSW, LICSW, is a parent educator through North Seattle College’s cooperative preschools and supports our community at Little Wildflowers Co-op Preschool. Erin is a licensed clinical social worker with more than twenty years of experience working with children and families. In 2022, she received the Val Donato Award for Parent Education. In recent years, she worked as a parent educator at Seattle Central College’s Parent/Child Center and as a facilitator for Listening Mothers groups.
Erin is an active volunteer speaker for PEPS groups and has been a volunteer group facilitator for The Healing Center. She earned her B.A. from Yale University and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Washington. Learn more about Erin’s private practice here: erinbernau.com
“My favorite thing about Little Wildflowers is the sense of community that our families find right in the middle of our busy city. I have seen caregivers and kids grow so close and support each other through life’s transitions and challenges. I love that our young students are learning that they are loved and appreciated by their larger community.”
Teacher Erin