

Meet Out Staff

Diana Guerra
Director and Pre-K1 Teacher
This is my 13th year teaching at Parkside School. My philosophy for learning is that each child is unique, and each child learns in different ways...
This is my 13th year teaching at Parkside School. My philosophy for learning is that each child is unique, and each child learns in different ways. As a teacher, I will help your little learner discover his/her individuality and work alongside them to maximize it. I believe in hands-on experiences, learning creatively and learning through play. I went to Boise State University where I received my degree in Early Childhood Education. I live in Meridian with my husband Manuel and our daughter Dayzee. In my spare time, I love to take nature walks, reading, traveling, cooking, meeting new people and surround myself with family and friends.
Meet Out Staff

Lanette Hendrickson
Director
Hello! I’m Lanette Hendrickson, your Parkside principal, the kids call me Ms. Net. I’ve been teaching and working in early childhood administration for 20 years...
Hello! I’m Lanette Hendrickson, your Parkside principal, the kids call me Ms. Net. I’ve been teaching and working in early childhood administration for 20 years. I’m passionate about providing high quality early education through fun and adventure! I love Parkside’s small family- like atmosphere. I have my Master’s degree in early childhood curriculum and instruction and am currently teaching online early childhood classes. My husband Matthew & I have 4 children, two doves, & two dogs! We love paddle boarding, hiking, and biking the treasure valley.
Michaela Green
Teaching Assistants
Michaela graduated from Centennial High School in 2020 and is now a second-year student at Boise State University where she is studying psychology...
Michaela graduated from Centennial High School in 2020 and is now a second-year student at Boise State University where she is studying psychology in hopes to be a pediatric psychologist. She was on a competitive and performance jump rope team based in Boise called the Summerwind Skippers for six years in which she traveled for competitions and performances as well as taught a jump rope club to the Summerwind Elementary students. She has volunteered to lead Holy Apostles’ vacation bible school camp for several years in addition to other volunteer work that involves children.
Suzanne Tufts
Kinder Teacher
Hi I’m Suzanne and I’ve spent the last 7 years here at Parkside. I have earned a multiple- subject elementary school teaching credential at California State University Fresno...
Hi I’m Suzanne and I’ve spent the last 7 years here at Parkside. I have earned a multiple- subject elementary school teaching credential at California State University Fresno, and a credential in learning disabilities at Fresno Pacific University. Upon graduation, she taught special education students at the elementary level from preschool through 4th grade for fifteen years. Following these years, Suzanne was an early interventionist working with children with disabilities from ages birth to age three, and their families. Outside of school I enjoy plants, cooking, and yarn/fabric projects.
Diana Guerra
Pre-K Teacher
This is my 13th year teaching at Parkside School. My philosophy for learning is that each child is unique, and each child learns in different ways...
This is my 13th year teaching at Parkside School. My philosophy for learning is that each child is unique, and each child learns in different ways. As a teacher, I will help your little learner discover his/her individuality and work alongside them to maximize it. I believe in hands-on experiences, learning creatively and learning through play. I went to Boise State University where I received my degree in Early Childhood Education. I live in Meridian with my husband Manuel and our daughter Dayzee. In my spare time, I love to take nature walks, reading, traveling, cooking, meeting new people and surround myself with family and friends.
Rene Martinez
Teaching Assistants
Hi my name is Rene! I am going to school for Early Education specializing in Special Education. I like to stay active by either rock climbing, hiking,..
Hi my name is Rene! I am going to school for Early Education specializing in Special Education. I like to stay active by either rock climbing, hiking, paddle boarding, or going camping. During the winter I like watching movies and snuggling with my cat.
Samantha Taylor
Preschool Teacher
Hi there! I’m Samantha, and this is my second year at Parkside! I have a passion for early childhood education and love our Parkside community...
Hi there! I’m Samantha, and this is my second year at Parkside! I have a passion for early childhood education and love our Parkside community. I am currently in my second year attending Boise State University, majoring in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. I am excited and honored to be a part of the beginning of each student's educational journey! In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, reading (autobiographies and poetry are my favorites!) and cooking.
Ownership Group
Dave and Liane Lemons have been involved in the Finance industry for over 30 years. Dave worked for Micron Technology for 30 years and just recently became the Costing Manager at Scentsy, Inc. located in Meridian. Liane has worked at various jobs over that time period, starting as an auditor with the IRS, ran her own CPA practice, worked for Ballet Idaho, Delta Dental of Idaho, and for the last 12 years has worked at Scentsy, Inc. as their Senior Accounting Manager. Both Dave and Liane grew up in the small town of Fairfield, ID graduating from Camas County High School, then attended and graduated from Boise State University. They raised their 3 children in Southeast Boise. They enjoy golfing and spending time at their family cabin in Pine.
Keegan and Kayla Hardman are busy raising 3 small children...
Dave and Liane Lemons have been involved in the Finance industry for over 30 years. Dave worked for Micron Technology for 30 years and just recently became the Costing Manager at Scentsy, Inc. located in Meridian. Liane has worked at various jobs over that time period, starting as an auditor with the IRS, ran her own CPA practice, worked for Ballet Idaho, Delta Dental of Idaho, and for the last 12 years has worked at Scentsy, Inc. as their Senior Accounting Manager. Both Dave and Liane grew up in the small town of Fairfield, ID graduating from Camas County High School, then attended and graduated from Boise State University. They raised their 3 children in Southeast Boise. They enjoy golfing and spending time at their family cabin in Pine.
Keegan and Kayla Hardman are busy raising 3 small children. Keegan works as a Superintendent at Wright Brothers, The Building Company and Kayla works part-time for St. Luke’s Hospital as a Hospice Nurse. Both grew up in Southeast Boise and graduated from Timberline High School and Boise State University. If life wasn’t business enough, Kayla had a great idea to start and run a back to basic day care, hence the start of our family business, The Barnyard Day Care and Learning Center. Her ideas just keep coming and have now added Parkside School into our business adventures.

Parkside School Admission
The admission process at Parkside is easy. Please download, print and fill out the following enrollment form. You will find the tuition on the second page. After completing the form, email it, bring it to Parkside School or mail it.

To teach and empower children to embrace the world with kindness, compassion and respect.

Our vision as a school is to equip our students with a love for learning through adventure, investigations, and lots of experiences. We value curiosity, nature, and meaningful relationships.

Instilling a passionate love for reading, math, nature, the arts and the world that it opens.