Samantha Gallardo

Meet Samantha, Assistant Director of Angle Lake Child Development Center and champion of making good things happen! With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education and experience as both an Early Head Start and ECEAP teacher, Samantha brings a big heart for children, families, and the community to everything she does.

Samantha found her home at Easterseals Washington because she believes everyone deserves to feel included, empowered, and celebrated for who they are. She's passionate about making a difference in her community and loves working alongside others to turn positive ideas into meaningful change.  Outside of work, Samantha can often be found in the middle of a good organizing project or trying new foods!

One of her favorite quotes says it all: "Do not educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be happy. So, when they grow up they'll know the value of things, not the price." It's a philosophy that fits Samantha perfectly: focus on what matters, celebrate what makes us unique, and remember that the best things in life aren't things at all!