Pipster Prep

Specialties

Pipster Prep is an active learning preschool designed to outfit students with the skills necessary for academic and emotional success. Our preschool program focuses on preparing students academically and socially for kindergarten. Academic lessons and activities are designed to promote phonics, reading skills, writing, language development, motor skills, math, science, and art. Lessons and activities are also designed to teach children how to be students. Students learn how to compromise, be respectful of others, problem-​solve, build confidence, raise their hand, take turns, participate in a classroom, speak to a group, share a teacher’s attention, and gain a sense of self.

History

Established in 2014.

Opened April 2014.

Meet the Business Owner

Tessa S.

Business Owner

Tessa earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Accounting from Oregon State University. After working in the accounting field for a few years, she decided to make a career change. With a love of children and education, Tessa moved to South Korea where she taught English to children ages three to ten years old. Upon returning to Portland, she enrolled at University of Portland and earned her Master’s in Teaching. She went on to teach Kindergarten and First Grade in the Evergreen School District. As a kindergarten and first grade teacher, she saw how important kindergarten readiness was. Her dream of opening a preschool began while in Korea, and with her experience in public education, she is excited to be able to prepare students for entering elementary school.