Meet Our Team

A certified teacher, Pamela previously taught middle school math and science in gifted classrooms in the Bellevue School District and also worked as a National STEM Coach. She holds two master’s degrees—a Master’s in Teaching Mathematics and a Master’s in Science Education—and has served on OSPI’s School Safety & Student Wellbeing Committee.

Pamela created Quantum because she wanted to build a school where children are happy to come each day, feel safe and cared for, and have plenty of opportunities to explore what interests them. She loves hands-on learning and especially enjoys watching kids experiment, ask questions, build things, solve problems, and get excited when they figure something out.

Pamela spends the majority of her time on-site at Quantum and enjoys being involved in the day-to-day life of the school. You’ll often find her helping teachers in the classroom, working with students, or jumping in wherever she is needed. Being on-site also gives her the chance to really get to know each child in the program.

She also enjoys getting to know Quantum’s families and wants parents to feel comfortable talking with her about how their child is doing, what they’re working on at home, or areas where their child may need a little extra support or encouragement. One of the things Pamela loves about having a small school is the opportunity to truly know the children and families who are part of it.

Brandon enjoys being involved in the day-to-day life of the school and getting to know the children in our program. He works closely with Pamela and the teaching team and is always willing to jump in wherever an extra set of hands is needed.

His previous experience working in a pediatric setting has given him many years of experience interacting with children and families. At Quantum, he especially enjoys being someone the kids know, trust, and are excited to see.

Outside of school, Brandon is an automotive enthusiast and enjoys spending time at the racetrack. He brings that same attention to safety and responsibility to his role transporting students for Quantum.

Her teaching experience has included working with young children, tutoring students through 8th grade, and teaching computer science to high school students.

Her background in computer science is a natural fit at Quantum. She enjoys bringing problem-solving, creativity, and logical thinking into hands-on activities in ways that are fun and age-appropriate for young children. She loves giving children opportunities to explore, try new things, and build confidence as they learn.

As both a teacher and a mom, Meenakshi understands how important it is for children to feel safe, cared for, and known at school. She enjoys getting to know each child and family and celebrating all of the little milestones that happen throughout the year.

Her goal is to create a happy and engaging classroom where every child feels valued and is excited to learn, play, and discover something new.

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She has experience caring for and teaching children from infancy through the elementary years, including working in a home daycare, teaching preschool, running an after-school program, and teaching elementary school. Most recently, she spent three years as a first-grade teacher before taking time away from the classroom to raise her three sons.

One of Ingelise’s favorite areas of early learning is literacy. She loves helping children begin to build the reading and writing skills they will use throughout their lives and enjoys being part of those exciting early milestones.

What she especially loves about preschool is that almost anything can become an opportunity to learn. A story, a question, a conversation, or something a child notices can turn into a whole new learning experience. Ingelise is excited to be back in the classroom and enjoys getting to know each child and discovering where their curiosity takes them.

One of Johnny’s most valuable professional experiences was working with the National Traffic Safety Institute (NTSI) as a driver trainer. In this role, he traveled throughout the country providing traffic-safety training and conducting extensive on-road driving evaluations. He enjoyed helping drivers become safer, more confident, and more responsible behind the wheel.

Johnny’s diverse background also includes experience as a firefighter, lifeguard, commercial driver, construction equipment operator, motorcycle rider, and helicopter pilot. These experiences have reinforced the importance of staying alert, anticipating potential risks, remaining calm, and always putting safety first.

Johnny also has strong ties to the Snoqualmie community, where he raised his two children. Having been a parent in the local schools himself, he understands how important it is for families to know that their children are being cared for by people they can trust.

At Quantum, Johnny helps transport students to and from school and to our local park. He sees transporting children as much more than simply getting them from one place to another. His goal is to provide a safe, dependable, and reassuring experience for every child and family.