My name is Dayna Bilyeu, and I have been part of the Creative Discoveries family since 2017 when my oldest daughter started with Toddler Time and continued on through preschool. I loved helping in the classroom and being part of my child's first school experience. Now, my youngest daughter is in preschool and I'm so excited to be back in the classroom as both a parent and a teacher. Before becoming a parent, I was a kindergarten teacher with the Salem-Keizer School District for many years. I am passionate about early childhood education and look forward to creating a joyful classroom community where children play, create and explore each day. When I'm not at preschool, you can find me reading, gardening or out hiking or kayaking with my family.

Alicia Garner, grew up in Oxford England and received a degree in Middle Years English Language Arts from Canterbury University & an English as a Foreign Language specialization from Cambridge University. She worked as an English Teacher in Italy and England before moving to Pittsburgh, PA with her husband. She completed a MS.Ed. from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh in Elementary Education with a specialization in English as a Second Language. She taught and wrote curriculum in the Pittsburgh Public School District before moving to Salem, Oregon. She has two sons, Alex (8) and Aidan (almost 3). She loves the rain and going for long walks on cooler days!

My name is Kathleen Charles, and I have been a part of Creative Discoveries Preschool for 8 years. I joined the preschool with my oldest son in Toddler time back in 2016, he continued through all of the preschool classes, and just as he was graduating into Kindergarten it was my daughter's turn to do the classes. Now my youngest will be starting his journey with Toddler time this year. During my time with the preschool, I have served on the board as a class representative, secretary, and publicity member. I have also assisted with a lot of fundraising and scholarship opportunities over the years. I loved being able to volunteer in the classroom and being a part of their learning journey. Outside of preschool, I enjoy reading, hiking or camping, and trips to the beach with my family.

I am Cammi Carriere and I grew up in Portland Oregon.  I have lived in Montana as well as Colorado before settling down in Salem. All through growing up I loved working with kids of all ability levels. I followed my heart and passion which led me to get a Master's degree in k-8 special education with an emphasis on autism. After college, I moved to Montana to lead an elementary program for kids with severe autism and then followed my love of the outdoors/skiing to Colorado. I taught special education and started a special Olympics team in the small valley where I lived. I coached for over 10yrs and realized that my heart was more working and advocating for parents/families. This new point of view sticks with me and I am so grateful to have found a Co-op Preschool in Salem. I met my husband John in Colorado and have two children Emerson (9) and Alana(5). I am the current teaching administrator of Creative Discoveries preschool and also board chair of Valley inquiry Charter school. Education still remains a very important part of my life and I am excited to be a part of this school especially as it continues to grow in our new home. I look forward to getting to know all of you.