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Infinite Milam
She\Her
Director
Lead Teacher
Infinite is the Founder of Cherish Academy. She is a social change maker & educator dedicated to creating equitable systems, bridging communities and inspiring and uplifting people through impactful experiences. Her legacy is tethered to her love & dedication to children and her community engagement work.
In 2010, after a decade of adult & youth Education & Mentoring, Infinite was hired as a stand in Director for a Preschool. She immediately fell in love with the classroom & her work with young children in early learning began. Infinite Spent 5years as a Montessori Teacher, & also earned certification as a Child Yoga Instructor. Her aim is to create the world she wants to see INSIDE the classroom.
Kayla
She/her
Seattle & Federal Way Manager
Seattle Lead Teacher
Darriene
She \Her
Programs Lead
Co-Teacher
Kayla has been an educator in Seattle for ten years. Her teaching approach involves a particular focus on emotional and social intelligence, honing in on a child’s ability to display empathy towards others and a strong sense of self worth. She prides herself on being a ‘social butterfly’ and loves to form lasting, mutually respectful relationships with the families she teaches for and interacts with. Prior to teaching, she spent time on the San Juan Islands living on various farms, learning about homesteading and herbalism. She resides in Seattle with her husband Brandon and her cats Dirtbike and Bergamot.
I am a professional dancer and all around Arts lover! Reading and writing are huge hobbies of mine, poetry and fiction are my favorites.
My goal at Cherish is to ensure the kids have a safe space to creatively express and learn.
I look forward to holding space for your family.
