Gail Allender Assistant Director / Office Gail has worked at Mariah for the past seven years and has become part of a loving and caring Mariah family. After working as a director in a traditional day care, Mariah became a breath of fresh air. Gail worked for Olympia School District for ten years and earned numerous Early Childhood Development Certificates. In addition, she worked as a Preschool Teacher for five years with a number of success stories. Gail started out in retail management working for American Greetings for fifteen years and then had a beautiful daughter. She then decided to change careers so she could be a part of her daughter's school experience and that was eighteen years ago. Gail enjoys working at Mariah Art and watching the children grow through art and creativity.

Heidi Hochstadt Bookkeeper Extraordinaire/Office Heidi has been with Mariah Art School since 2002 and has lived in Olympia since 1994. She has her own Tax Preparation Business, and loves working with people and numbers. "I myself am not an artist, but enjoy seeing the wonderful works of art that the children create." Heidi is proud to be a part of the Mariah Art Family.

Jackie Mendoza-Pierce Opener and Theater Producer Jackie has been an artist her whole life. In the morning she can be found drawing with the children. Jackie is fluent in Spanish and has traveled throughout Mexico and Peru. Her favorite art mediums are drawing with colored pencils, clay carving and acrylic painting. Jackie is currently illustrating a book she has written for her Grandchildren. She hopes to have it published soon. Jackie has 40 years of experience in Interior Design and is available for consultation. "Wacky Jackie" opens for Mariah in the morning and the kids think she is funny (looking). Jackie has known the owner Diane Gaile for fifteen years and has been employed at Mariah Art since 2002. "Art and kids, what better way to start the day!"