3200 23rd Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98144

206-725-9738

kimball@communitydayschool.org

CDSA is pleased to be able to offer you school-age childcare on site at Kimball Elementary.

Jo Hamer – Kimball Center Director

Jo Hamer was born in Spokane WA and grew up all over the continental United States including Colorado, Virginia, and Texas. Growing up all over the country gave Jo the opportunity to meet a wide range of friends, and understand different inter-cultures and communities across the U.S. 7 years ago she took an opportunity to work with a non-profit Childcare organization and found how rewarding the work was. Jo has been a center director for various nonprofits for almost 7 years and is bringing an immense amount of experience to her position.  She recently completed her CDA in Childcare and is looking to learn Spanish this year.  Always looking for more opportunities to learn and grow, Jo tries to incorporate her experiences into the programs she is involved in!

Outside of her work, Jo spends time with her dog Kona Kai, who she rescued this past year, and her family including her 3 year old niece and 17 year old nephew.  She also enjoys a wide variety of activities including singing, soccer, cooking, photography, dodgeball, skiing and traveling, in particular road trips!  

 

 Rainer Adkins – Enrichment Teacher

Rainer (pronounced “Ry-ner”) has been teaching children and adults for many years, with a focus in art. He is committed to teaching any topic holistically, with an understanding of how it connects with other subjects and disciplines.

In addition to being an Enrichment Teacher for CDSA at Kimball Elementary School, Rainer is a freelance artist and part-time Community Programs Director for Kadima Reconstructionist Community.  Rainer is the Western Washington chairperson and a member of the national advisory board for J Street, an advocacy organization dedicated to Middle East peace, for which he often visits Washington DC.

Rainer loves to hike, cook, read, see good films, and music. He is currently undertaking the remodeling of his 1906 home. Rainer is an extremely diverse artist, working in many fields and is working to preserve and promote 50 years of the artistic legacy of his mother, Selma Waldman, an accomplished and powerful artist.

Andrew Imanaka - Enrichment Teacher

 Andrew Imanaka was born in Seattle, Washington. As a former graduate of Kimball Elementary,  Andrew joined the CDSA family in 2011 as an Enrichment Teacher. He is  currently attending Seattle Central Community College, studying Elementary Education.

Outside of work, Andrew is passionate about music, photography and videography.  During high school he was actively involved with the school symphony and jazz band.

Sarah Bernardi – Enrichment Teacher

Sarah Bernardi grew up in Connecticut and went to college in Massachsetts.  In college she studied Italian and spent her junior year living in Florence Italy where she lived with an Italian family and took classes in traditional Italian cuisine.  Throughout the year Sarah traveled widely in Europe and Africa, including Germany, Czech Republic, and Tunisia

After graduating in 2009 she moved to Spokane WA and served two years in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. While living in Spokane she worked with disabled adults and volunteered with different youth programs.

Outside of CDSA Sarah is an active runner and has completed 4 half-marathons and one Olympic distance triathlon. She also enjoys camping and has gone back packing in several national parks like Glacier and Mount Rainer National Park. Currently she plays weekly in a competitive Co-ed soccer league and is taking classes at Shoreline Community College in Anatomy and Physiology.

Jessie Bass – Enrichment Teacher

Jessie Bass grew up in Seattle Washington. From a very young age she has always loved working with children. Jessie has years of experience tutoring, volunteering, and mentoring kindergarten through high school. After high school Jessie volunteered at the local Boys and Girls Club mentoring young teen girls.  Instead of going straight into college Jessie desired to experience travel and diversity and spent one year in community service with AmeriCorps NCCC. She traveled throughout Colorado, Texas, Louisiana, and Arizona working hand in hand with non profits. She worked as a firefighter in Arizona, a teacher’s aid in Texas and helped build homes in Louisiana with Habitat for Humanity. From this experience she developed meaningful life skills that she continually utilizes while working with Non-Profit organizations and schools. Her goal includes completing a Masters Degree in social work. Her dream job and passion is working with inner city kids and to provide a positive impact on every child she comes in contact with.

Feven Kidane – Enrichment Teacher

Feven Kidane, a Sudan native was raised in the United States.  A graduate of West Seattle High school, she now attends South Seattle Community College. She has been involved with a wide range of community service work at the Seattle Center House, and has volunteered in an after school program at Highland Park & Roxhill Elementary and later landing her first job at Alki Community Center.   

Outside of work, she enjoys working with children, reading, participatinging in arts & crafts and enjoying the company of her nieces and nephews.