Michaela Stephens

Associate Educator - 3 day Young Preschool

Hi there! My name is Michaela and this is my second year as the associate educator in the Younger Preschool classroom at DCP. From the focus on play-based learning to the cooperative model of our community, DCP is a truly magical and one-of-a-kind place and I cannot imagine teaching anywhere else.

I grew up in Michigan, where I received a BA in English Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Michigan. After college, I spent a year teaching English to elementary and middle school kids in rural Japan, which greatly broadened my perspective on education and life. I also have experience working with young children as a tutor, camp counselor, and nanny.

I believe that imagination and silliness are two of the greatest tools for learning that we possess, and I am overjoyed to be part of a school community that encourages me to emphasize these values in my teaching. In my free time, I enjoy playing board games with friends, hiking, reading (particularly fantasy and sci-fi), and attending electronic music shows. I share my home with my partner Izzy.