Our Teachers

The instructors are responsible for weekly parent education, creating and implementing the weekly curriculum, purchasing supplies, attending board meetings and overseeing the overall operation of WTG. Although the instructors provide leadership and information, you as parents are the real teachers of your child!

Our teachers are Vocationally Certified Parent Education Instructors. Each teacher has a Bachelor and Master's Degree and are employed by Lake Washington Institute of Technology. They all have been parents in toddler co-op programs and bring real-life experiences to the classroom.

Tina Barker

Tina Barker has been a Parent Educator with Woodinville Toddler Group since 1998. Other work experience includes working with infant through preschool age children, other parent education positions, and staff training and development. Tina holds a Masters degree in Child Development and a Bachelor of Arts degree with an option in Child and Family Studies.

Tina and her eldest daughter were members of the first-ever Woodinville Toddler Group class and continued with the program for three years. Tina was also the first President of the WTG Board of Directors! She has been married since 1980 and has two daughters.

Katy Ramig

Katy Ramig is a certified teacher and holds a master’s degree in elementary education, specializing in early childhood development.  Other positions have included working as a kindergarten teacher in public school and as a preschool teacher, director, and program supervisor.  She is mother to two sons and has enjoyed being an active parent in cooperative schools for six years.