Educators
HCNS teachers hold California Teaching Credentials and have over 20 years of experience working with children and their parents.
Lyn Rutherford
Director & Teacher
Teacher Lyn is our beloved Director and Pre-K/Enrichment Teacher!
Lyn has been a Sonoma County resident and actively involved in Early Childhood Education for the past thirty+ years. She has a diploma in Early Childhood Education obtained in England and continued her education at SRJC. Lyn is continually surprised and amazed at the wonderful characters she meets each year whilst working with Preschoolers and their families, and loves the unique opportunity to work actively in the Co-op community.
Holly Hambly
Lead Teacher & Assistant Director
Teacher Holly is a third generation Healdsburg resident. In the early eighties, she also attended HCNS as a three year old. "I have fond memories of playing up in the loft area and having graham crackers and milk for snack."
Holly has worked in education and child development for over two decades. "With the loving support of my husband, David, I have homeschooled our children through 8th grade, fostered over 30 at risk children of Sonoma County, and served as a nursery director for 7 years. Not only do I find conversations with young children fascinating and often comical, I enjoy watching them discover new things about the world from their perspective."
Teacher
Katy became a part of the HCNS community in 2022 when her son attended HCNS at the age of 3. Her love of volunteering in the classroom is what made her want to become a part of our Preschool.
Katy is currently an Early Childhood Education student at SRJC where she is obtaining her preschool teacher certificate.
"I love using storytelling, music, and movement to engage my students. I believe that love and laughter is the best ingredient for learning and sharing lots of smiles and joy with your little ones as they discover new things every day. Whether we're building a fort, painting with our fingers, or going on a treasure hunt, my goal is to make learning as joyful and engaging as possible!"
Tera
Sports and Spanish Enrichment
Biography Coming Soon
Katy Grimes
Board of Directors
Our School Board is made up of past, current and future parents and actively involved community members.
2024-2025 Board
President - Janice-Kay McCartan
Vice President - Hayleyjane Racina
Treasurer - Nam Doran
Secretary - Sarah Ammons
Committee Members - Ann Gallois, Lindsey Abbot
Community Advisory Board - Karna Murphy