Ruth Crawmer
Founder & Owner, Step 9
Being a mother of five children, I can understand the frustration of searching for infant or preschool programming for your child. When my oldest was one year old, I under went the same process and share in your bitter experiences. With two children with severe food allergies, I can understand the frustration of parents trying…
Russ Crawmer
President, Step 8
Running an infant program may seem like the last thing a lot of people would want to be involved in. After becoming one of the first infant certified male providers in Oregon, I have continuing working towards my degree. Opening our 8th facility in 2019 has been a pure joy. Being a Dad of 5 children…
Maggie
Therapy Dog
Maggie is a fun loving golden doodle. She has been in training classes since she was a puppy to become a therapy dog. Maggie has two points of interaction with our students daily. Her goals are to interact with the students and bring comfort to students who need the extra time and attention of a…
Haddie
Therapy Dog
Haddie is Maggie’s sister. As a golden doodle her favorite things is hanging out with people. Haddie comes in to visit our students twice a day. During her visits she works with students on proper interactions with their pets at home. A game of fetch? Haddie is always excited to play and she loves having time…
Donna
Substitute Teacher
Hi, I’m Donna, Ruth’s Mom. Oregon has been home for me most of my life. It was here I met and married my husband of 42 years, Kevin, and raised our two daughters. After graduating from High School, I attended Oregon State University; where I took classes in Office Administration and Home Economics. My work…