Hi, I am Jen Medlock and I am the Chair of Lighthouse this year. Lighthouse and Jefferson have been my kids’ elementary school for twelve years. My two eldest are now in high school. My two youngest are both here this year. It is more than the amazing teachers and the educational opportunities that keep us here; it is the community. I think of Lighthouse as my small town in the city.

This is our second year in Lighthouse! My daughter, Gracie, is in First Grade, and we have loved our Lighthouse Experience so far. I really believe in the co-op model and think that the more you put into a program like Lighthouse, the more you will get out of it.

We participated in co-op preschool for three years and were so happy to find out that we could continue to participate in a co-op program through Elementary School. I find it to be extremely fulfilling to participate in my daughter's education and to get to know the people and places that she is spending time with when she is away from us. Ultimately, co-op is about community and we feel very lucky to be a part of the Lighthouse Community!

This is our 2nd year at Lighthouse. I love engaging and supporting things that are important to my kids. In past years, I've coached T-ball or acted as an art docent, so it is a wonderful honor to serve our community as your Treasurer. Watching Micah (5th grade) be excited to start school and be part of the LH community warms my heart. Meeting so many amazing Lighthouse families and feeling welcomed into the program made it easy to want to do more. I look forward to meeting more families and continuing to build with this fantastic community.

This is our third year in the program.

Years ago my older son went to a neighborhood elementary school and faced a lot of struggles socially and academically, so in fourth grade I moved him to a co-op in Marysville. We had such a wonderful, positive experience which was a huge relief after the challenges we faced previously. He developed great friendships as did I with the parents and it gave me better insight into what he was learning and how to help him academically. When my younger son became old enough for Kindergarten, I was so excited to learn about Lighthouse so he could have the same great experience my older son had.

My husband, Shawn, and I have 3 children, and this is our fourth year at Jefferson being a part of Lighthouse. Our two oldest are currently enrolled and their little sister can't wait to join! When my oldest was starting Kindergarten school was just going back to all in-person classes and things were a little uncertain to say the least. Even though Lighthouse had set-backs in terms of the extra involvement that sold me on the program in the first place, like the regularity of extra adults in the classroom volunteering and taking more field trips, it was still an amazing experience. It eases my mind to know who my kids now spend all day around AND their families. I have loved the process of becoming a part of the Lighthouse and Jefferson community!

Hi I’m Nikki- married to my high school sweetheart, Dan. And we have 2 girls: Harper in 4th and Kenna in 3rd. I am also a NICU and PEDS RN and work nights so if you see me walking around zombie-like, no need to panic- I’ve probably just come off a shift.

As a family, we spend non-sports nights/weekends at church, camping, on/near the water/beach in some capacity, or hanging out. A sunny, hot day at the beach is my idea of a perfect day! Super excited to be on the lighthouse board team this year!

Our family has been a part of Lighthouse for 6 years.

Besides the co-op preschool we had Zoe attend before Lighthouse, which really showed us the benefits of being involved in our kids’ education, my “why Lighthouse?” reason is about being a model for our kids. I think it shows our kids that we care by giving this level of effort and attention, exemplifies teamwork, and helps them in their ability to approach adults and relate what they’re thinking or what they need.

This is our 3rd year at Lighthouse. I choose lighthouse because I love being part of a cooperative community. I have been very active with my kids preschool cooperative and could not wait to continue the community building during the elementary years. We love all the amazing families we have met and that our kids are surrounded by wonderful adults and teachers that are supporting their learning and helping them build life long skills. Lighthouse is an amazing community and I am proud to be a part of it.

Hi, we're Dale and Janine Muck and we joined Lighthouse halfway through 1st grade. We chose Lighthouse to feel a greater sense of community and truly support our son in his education through engagement. Jerran hated going to school and now he thrives. The investment that we make through our service to our school community pays out in the support we receive back from the Lighthouse parents and families. Part of being a class coordinator is helping parents and their teachers find open means of communication whether it be Facebook, Parent Square, emails, texts, or phone calls. We are here to support our kids to be successful and prepared. It truly takes a village and I feel we found our village. 

Halo! I'm Tanya, and we’re in our my fifth year at Lighthouse! I’m married to my adventurer husband, Nick, and we have two kiddos, Desmond (6th grade) and Samara (3rd grade). We love being a part of this community and have loved seeing our kids and their classmates grow up together. One of the best parts of being in Lighthouse is being able to do life not just in school, but outside as well.

Outside of school, I "shoot people," but don't worry, it's just for my photography business. In my free time, I love exploring and trying new things. Nick and I love looking at Google Maps and saying, "Ooh, what's over there? Let's go check it out!" We'll take the kids to find parks, trails, museums, or places to swim. We’re always up for an adventure.

I graduated from college in 2009 from Western Washington University with a BA in Elementary Education and an endorsement in Special Education. After graduating I began my teaching career in Snohomish as a ½ day kindergarten teacher. In 2014 I became a mother and joined the Jefferson Chargers family. In 2019 I became a part of the Lighthouse community as both a teacher and a parent. I love to bring music in the classroom, and teach most things through song.

Outside of school, my family enjoys camping, kayaking, swimming, and playing with our puppy. We spend much of our time being active in scouts, and going to my son’s baseball or soccer games.