Pine Street
1111 SE Pine Street, Portland, OR 97214
(503)282-2091
lexie.gordon.ev@gmail.com
Mon to Fri : 8:00am-5:30pm
In the heart of the Central Eastside, this location is just blocks from Buckman School. In operation at this location since 2010, we serve children ages 6 months to 5 years.
1111 SE Pine Street, Portland, OR 97214
(503)282-2091
lexie.gordon.ev@gmail.com
Mon to Fri : 8:00am-5:30pm
In our Infant Classes, we understand the unique needs of our youngest learners. Our classroom model is designed to ensure that each infant receives ample individual attention. With small class sizes, two dedicated teachers, and additional support staff, we create a nurturing, home-like environment. Our goal is to meet the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of each infant through a blend of quiet and active exploration spaces. We focus on creating loving and respectful relationships that mirror the care they receive at home, fostering a sense of family and belonging.
Our Wobbler Classes cater to children who are just beginning to walk and explore their world more independently. We maintain small class sizes with two teachers and support staff to provide the necessary attention and care. Our environment is designed to support the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of wobblers, offering spaces for both quiet reflection and active play. We emphasize creating strong, loving relationships with each child, aiming to extend the warmth and respect they experience at home. This helps us build a close-knit community where each child feels secure and valued.
In our Toddler Classes, we recognize the growing independence and curiosity of children aged two to three years. Our small class sizes, with two teachers and additional support, ensure that each toddler’s needs are met in a caring, structured environment. We provide a balance of quiet areas and active play spaces, fostering the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of each child. Our approach centers on forming deep, lasting relationships with our toddlers, akin to the love and respect they receive from their families. This nurturing environment helps toddlers thrive and feel like a part of our extended Escuela Viva family.
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Our Early Preschool classes are designed to support children as they transition into more structured learning environments. We provide a nurturing space where young learners can explore, grow, and develop essential skills. With a low student-to-teacher ratio, we ensure each child receives the attention and support they need.
Early Preschool (30 months or older at the start of the school session) Ratio 5 children to 1 adult – Group size 10
Our Preschool classes are tailored for children who have mastered foundational preschool skills and are ready for more advanced learning. We focus on fostering independence, confidence, and community involvement in a supportive and stimulating environment.
Preschool
Preschool For All Enrollment Only
(35 months or younger at the start of the school session)
Ratio 10 children to 1 adult
Preschool
Preschool For All Enrollment Only
(35 months or younger at the start of the school session)
Ratio 10 children to 1 adult
Our Pre-Kindergarten classes are designed to prepare children for the transition to kindergarten. We focus on developing academic readiness, social skills, and emotional resilience in a structured and engaging environment. Our low student-to-teacher ratio ensures that each child receives the support and attention needed for success.
Preschool-Pre-Kindergaten
Preschool For All Enrollment Only (36 months or older at the start of the school session)
Ratio 10 children to 1 adult
Preschool-Pre-K
Preschool For All Enrollment Only (36 months or older at the start of the school session)
Ratio 10 children to 1 adult
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3 days – MWF
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2 days – TTH
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I am so excited to join the Escuela Viva community at the SE location. I grew up in Portland and pursued an education at the University of Oregon with a B.S. in Educational Foundations. While attending school, I was also a student teacher at the child development center on campus, where I worked with children ages six months to 6 years old and quickly fell in love with Early Childhood Education.
Hello Escuela Viva families. My name is Vanessa Vizcaino. I am 23 years old; I grew up in southern Oregon and spent a lot of my summers in Mexico immersing myself in the culture, traditions and language. I relocated to Portland in 2020. I have worked in early childhood since I was 18 and I have 5 years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age in Reggio Emilia, Waldorf and Montessori centers.I was exposed to childcare at a young age because my mom worked in the field for 18 years.
Hello, my name is Belicia Cervantes, and I’m so excited to join the Escuela Viva community. I am 23 years old and grew up in a small town called Alturas, California. I then received my bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in applied psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
I grew up on the edge of a redwood forest in Santa Cruz, CA. I have a passion for nature, and enjoy backpacking, trail running, and exploring different natural landscapes. I have a degree in ceramic sculpture and I maintain an art practice in my personal studio in the industrial district of Northwest Portland. I have been working in child care facilities for the last 9 years ranging through a variety of educational approaches.
Hello, my name is Isaac Mendoza I am 21 years old, and my cultural background is Latino. I lived in New Mexico for 21 years, with my mom and dad who are bilingual. I have always wanted to work with children once I realized how much fun it was when I was helping my High School soccer coach in his special education classroom.
Hola, my name is Nico! I was raised in a small town in Southern California by my two parents, who were born and raised in Mexico, so we held a Spanish-only speaking home. I later moved to San Francisco to pursue a degree in psychology with a focus on child development.
Hello! My name is Julian Syga. I am 30 and moved to Portland, Oregon, about two years ago from Southern California. I graduated from California State University, Long Beach, with a Human Development degree and a Child Development minor.
I grew up on the edge of a redwood forest in Santa Cruz, CA. I have a passion for nature, and enjoy backpacking, trail running, and exploring different natural landscapes. I have a degree in ceramic sculpture and I maintain an art practice in my personal studio in the industrial district of Northwest Portland. I have been working in child care facilities for the last 9 years ranging through a variety of educational approaches.
Howdy! My name is Edie Mahle, and I am so excited to begin working here at Escuela Viva as a teacher's aide. Since 2017, I have been actively learning how to curate a space for children to explore their creative needs through various positions.
I grew up in Southern California and lived there until August 2021, when I moved to Portland. When I was younger, I spent my summers going on road trips through California or playing "summer school" with my family. Growing up raised by educators,
Hello! My name is Mayah and I am a substitute here at Escuela Viva. I have been volunteering at Escuela Viva since I was 14 years old and attended here as a child. I have been surrounded by Spanish since I was a baby, Escuela Viva was a large part of that. I took Spanish beginning in middle school and high school.
My name is Tammy (they/them), and I am so excited to join the Escuela Viva community. After a childhood spent in Los Angeles, I moved to San Francisco for school where I studied Child and Adolescent Development, as well as Art and Gender Studies. I got my first job in preschool at 18 years old, and after over a decade later,
Hi, my name is Jasmin. I’m from Portland and live with my sister helping her raise my nephew. In my free time, I like to spend time with my nephew and dog (Luna) and we go on walks. I enjoy meeting new people and having good conversations. I also really enjoy going out eating and Latin music. I speak both Spanish and English. I went to school in Mexico when I was younger and I visit there often.
Hola, my name is Angie Garcia and I am the owner of Escuela Viva. I was born and raised in Oregon and I am the proud granddaughter of migrant workers from Fabens Texas. They instilled in all of us the value of hard work and the importance of getting an education, which is how I landed here.
“To make a lovable school, industrious, inventive, liveable, documentable and communicable, a place of research, learning, re-cognition and reflection, where children, teachers and families feel well – is our point of arrival.” –Loris Malaguzzi
I am so excited to join the Escuela Viva community at the SE location. I grew up in Portland and pursued an education at the University of Oregon with a B.S. in Educational Foundations. While attending school, I was also a student teacher at the child development center on campus, where I worked with children ages six months to 6 years old and quickly fell in love with Early Childhood Education.
Hello Escuela Viva families. My name is Vanessa Vizcaino. I am 23 years old; I grew up in southern Oregon and spent a lot of my summers in Mexico immersing myself in the culture, traditions and language. I relocated to Portland in 2020. I have worked in early childhood since I was 18 and I have 5 years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age in Reggio Emilia, Waldorf and Montessori centers.I was exposed to childcare at a young age because my mom worked in the field for 18 years.
Hello, my name is Belicia Cervantes, and I’m so excited to join the Escuela Viva community. I am 23 years old and grew up in a small town called Alturas, California. I then received my bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in applied psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
I grew up on the edge of a redwood forest in Santa Cruz, CA. I have a passion for nature and enjoy backpacking, trail running, and exploring different natural landscapes. I have a degree in ceramic sculpture and I maintain an art practice in my personal studio in the industrial district of Northwest Portland. I have been working in child care facilities for the last 9 years ranging through a variety of educational approaches. After several extended trips to South America with a dear friend from Colombia, I have developed a love for both the language and many cultures spanning the continent. While I am still learning the language, I have built a foundation in Spanish to jump off of and engage further with the children. I enjoy helping children to find their passions and explore the world with a touch of creativity and curiosity. I am excited to teach with Escuela Viva and also learn along with a new group of children.Using my life to be of service to others, is at the heart of all I do.
Hello, my name is Isaac Mendoza I am 21 years old, and my cultural background is Latino. I lived in New Mexico for 21 years, with my mom and dad who are bilingual. I have always wanted to work with children once I realized how much fun it was when I was helping my High School soccer coach in his special education classroom.
Hola, my name is Nico! I was raised in a small town in Southern California by my two parents, who were born and raised in Mexico, so we held a Spanish-only speaking home. I later moved to San Francisco to pursue a degree in psychology with a focus on child development.
Hello! My name is Julian Syga. I am 30 and moved to Portland, Oregon, about two years ago from Southern California. I graduated from California State University, Long Beach, with a Human Development degree and a Child Development minor.
Hola! My Name is Maria & I have worked at Escuela Viva since 2019. I started as a substitute at Escuela Viva and sub at other schools in the Portland area, like Wild Lilac & In a Child’s Path. By 2020 I started co-teaching the Sapitos classroom (1-2 y/o), and by 2022, I moved into the Tortuguitas classroom.
Howdy! My name is Edie Mahle, and I am so excited to begin working here at Escuela Viva as a teacher's aide. Since 2017, I have been actively learning how to curate a space for children to explore their creative needs through various positions.
I grew up in Southern California and lived there until August 2021, when I moved to Portland. When I was younger, I spent my summers going on road trips through California or playing "summer school" with my family. Growing up raised by educators, I also spent a lot of my free time volunteering in classrooms--whether it was decorating or helping with lesson plans. During my free time, I enjoy reading, drawing, and cooking. Someday, I'd like to travel abroad with my husband and sister to Japan to see the cherry blossoms bloom.
My name is Tammy (they/them), and I am so excited to join the Escuela Viva community. After a childhood spent in Los Angeles, I moved to San Francisco for school where I studied Child and Adolescent Development, as well as Art and Gender Studies. I got my first job in preschool at 18 years old, and after over a decade later,
Hi, my name is Jasmin. I’m from Portland and live with my sister helping her raise my nephew.
Hello! My name is Mayah and I am a substitute here at Escuela Viva. I have been volunteering at Escuela Viva since I was 14 years old and attended here as a child. I have been surrounded by Spanish since I was a baby, Escuela Viva was a large part of that. I took Spanish beginning in middle school and high school.
A native Oregonian and proud granddaughter of migrant workers from Fabens Texas, I have long valued hardwork and the importance of getting an education. I graduated from Portland State University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts and in 1997 with a Masters of Social Work. I worked in the field of Domestic Violence at Programa Hispano and Lifeworks NW. In all of my work I have had the honor of working with an array of vulnerable populations, children, domestic violence survivors, the aging, and those in recovery. I have worked for Multnomah County managing Child Abuse Prevention contracts, the State of Oregon as a permancy worker and have been the owner and director of Escuela Viva since 2004, a bilingual Early Childhood program in Portland Oregon. Escuela Viva, where the main ingredient is love!