I have been in early childhood education since 1999. I love working with children, watching them explore and grow through their world.

I spend my free time with my daughter and husband. We love to do outdoor activities such as hiking, soccer, camping, and ATV riding. I love finding new books to read while relaxing at home. We have two dogs, a Yorkie and our new addition to the family, Chloe, is a mini–Australian Sheperd!

I am "Mom" to three beautiful children: Rheya, Arden, & Emmitt. The majority of my time outside of work is spent taking my kids to their numerous activities, listening to music, dancing, reading, or spending time with friends and family. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and was most recently principal at a Montessori preschool. I have also been an assistant principal, lead preschool teacher, and dance teacher for kids ages 3 to 18.

Hi, I am Ms. Sofia. I have been working in Early Childhood Education for two years now. Watching students achieve their goals and milestones has brought me great joy! I hope to continue this journey with your students this year. When I’m not working or at school, I enjoy building Lego sets, watching Disney movies, and spending time with my family. I’m so excited to get to know the students and families at Birch Tree Academy!

My name is Ilona. I’m from Ukraine and now live in the USA. I am responsible, communicative, attentive to details, disciplined, psychologically and physically stable person, I think I am positive enough. I love children and think they charge adults with happiness. I can work in a team, listen to the interlocutor. Also, I am punctual, proactive, I think I have a good sense of humor. I am excited to get to know your kiddos and family.

My name is Tanya and I was born in Turkmenistan. I moved to the Greater Seattle Area in 2019. I’m married and have one son and a Green Cheek Parrot. I took care of kiddos for over eight years in my country and I love teaching as much as I love learning! My goal as a teacher is to help children explore and discover the world around them and how they can be a part of it. In all my free time, I spend it with my family.

I came to the U.S. from Ukraine in April 2022, after the war broke out in my home country. While there, I worked as a school teacher for 3 years and as a kindergarten teacher for 7 years. I love children very much. My goal is to sculpt full-fledged people with their own individuality, to help them comfortably merge into this world.

Hi there! My name is Noelle, and I have been working in Early Childhood Education for a little over two years now. I have wanted to teach since I was 5 years old and eventually want to move into elementary education, specifically K-2nd grade. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new restaurants/coffee shops, hanging out with my friends and family, and I am always working on a new art project!