I was born and raised here in the Snoqualmie Valley. I come from a wonderful family firmly rooted in this community. I was educated here, and that contributed to my desire to open The Discovery Preschool here.

After graduating from Mt. Si, I attended Central Washington University where I earned my degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. After graduating, I taught first grade at Fall City Elementary School which I loved. I took some time off from teaching to have my own children, with the hopes of one day opening a preschool.

I have always loved young children and their innate curiosity and zest for life. The Discovery Preschool has been a dream of mine for many years. I am so fortunate that I not only get to live my professional dream, but also that my own children get to be a part of this amazing school.

I am so excited to be a part of The Discovery Preschool. I have a Bachelors degree in sociology and a minor in child development. I have spent over 12 years working in various settings with young children and their families.

I was raised and graduated from college in Northern California (1994) where I first began working with preschool aged children. I did an internship in a Head Start Program and worked in the lab-school at Humboldt State University.

I moved to Seattle in 1995 and was the lead teacher in a NAEYC Accredited school in the Queen Anne area for over 3 years. During the summer, I also run the preschool program at a friend's summer camp on the Issaquah plateau.

Children and their vibrant energy are a big part of my life. A child's first teacher has a great responsibility to foster a love of learning and a positive image of school. It's an honor to be entrusted with their care.

I was born and raised in Snoqualmie Valley, and I am a product of this empowering district. Therefore, these communities are close to my heart.

I graduated from Central Washington University with my degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education. I was blessed with the opportunity to teach first grade at Fall City Elementary School for four years. This was a dream come true and each year provided me with many opportunities to continue my education and improve my craft. I have created many special bonds with students, parents and colleagues.

Most recently, I took a leave of absence to focus on my two children. Teaching is an important part of who I am. I am thankful that I am able to continue empowering students in this new capacity.

Coming from a family of educators, I've always known that I wanted to be a teacher. I am a graduate of Central Washington University with a BA degree in Elementary Education. I started my career teaching Kindergarten, which I did for 4 years before having my first child.

While my daughter was little, I started the Polka Dot Preschool. For 4 years, I taught preschool with kids ages 3-5 and I still had time to spend with my own children. Now, as my children are getting older, it's time for me to move on yet again. I am very excited to continue teaching at The Discovery Preschool!!!

Having been born and raised in the Snoqualmie Valley, I feel privileged to give back to the community I have been a part of for over 30 years. I was blessed with wonderful teachers in this school district, who modeled a passion for learning and a love for kids.

I graduated from Whitworth University, with Bachelors degrees in Physical Education, Sports Medicine, and Secondary Education, and minors in Math and Health. I began my career at Tahoma Junior High School, where I spent six years teaching Physical Education, Math, and Health.

After taking a few years off to spend with my children, I was presented with a great opportunity to join The Discovery Preschool team. I love working with children at every age level. Nothing compares to watching a child’s face light up as they learn, grow, and gain confidence through their experiences.

I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. I graduated from Portland Community College with an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. My husband and I moved to Fall City in 1984 where we have raised our two daughters.

I have worked in various settings with young children; the last 29 years I have been with the Issaquah School District. As an Educational Assistant, my emphasis was teaching small groups and interacting one-on-one with children that needed extra support in reading, writing, and math.

From my experience in teaching and being a mother, I believe that establishing a relationship built on trust and respect fosters the foundation for growth and learning.

I am delighted to be a part of the Discovery Preschool team and work in an environment that is conducive to learning. It is rewarding to participate in a child’s first learning experiences – from hearing the excitement in their voices to the smiles on their faces as they discover the world around them.