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From either 405 South or 405 North Take Exit 24 195th/|Beardslee. 405 South - Turn left at the stoplight onto 195th. Go straight through the next light. 405 North - Take a right at the light onto 195th. Both 405 North and 405 South will then follow the remailning directions: Get in the left-hand turn lane at the next second light and take a left onto North Creek Parkway N. You will see the sign for Schnitzer NW North Creek Business Park. As you have turn into the business park you will immediately pass a dentist office on your left and then go through a crosswalk with a stoplight. At the next driveway, on the left, just after the stoplight, you will get into a very short left turn lane and make a left turn into our parking lot.

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About Our Staff

A Bright Horizons teacher is a nurturer as well as an educator, someone who encourages learning through exploration, and who understands the balance between what a child needs to feel safe and what she requires to reach her potential. Your child’s teacher is your partner. At Bright Horizons, families and teachers work together --celebrating successes, navigating challenges, and communicating daily about your child’s achievements and goals.

Meet Our Teachers

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  • Name: Amanda
  • I Teach: East Wing Infants
  • Teaching Since: 2001
  • I love teaching children because: I want to to make a difference in children's lives.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Our Tree Steve
  • Name: Andrea
  • I Teach: Fireflies Younger Toddler
  • Teaching Since: 2004
  • I love teaching children because: I love the creative planning, devloping curriculum, working as a team with my co-teachers and watching the children learn something for the first time.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Here a Chick, Where a Chick
  • Name: Ann
  • I Teach: Art
  • Teaching Since: 1998
  • I love teaching children because: Of their frank, candid questions stimulate my thoughts. This expands my horizons and helps chilren increase their imaginations.
  • Favorite Children's Book: The Little Prince
  • Name: Ashley M-B
  • I Teach: Rabbits Older Toddler/Twos
  • Teaching Since: 2012
  • I love teaching children because: I can help teach them skills that they can use for the rest of their lives.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Clifford the Big Red Dog
  • Name: Ashley W.
  • I Teach: Fireflies Younger Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2005
  • I love teaching children because: I love helping children grow and learn. I love seeing the joy and excitement in their faces when they something new or accomplish something.
  • Favorite Children's Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
  • Name: Bethany
  • I Teach: All ages; Center Support Teacher
  • Teaching Since: 2007
  • I love teaching children because: I love getting to see first hand as the children gain self-confidence and self esteem and become more independent.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Dr. Seuss books
  • Name: Bri
  • I Teach: All ages; Center Support Teacher
  • Teaching Since: 2012
  • I love teaching children because: I like to watch them grow. It is cool to know I was part of their learning.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Are You My Mother?
  • Name: Brittany
  • I Teach: Frogs Older Toddler/Twos
  • Teaching Since: 2012
  • I love teaching children because: I like to see the development and growth of each and every child.
  • Favorite Children's Book: THe BIg Hungary Bear
  • Name: Julie
  • I Teach: Music
  • Teaching Since: 2000
  • I love teaching children because: I feel a sense of awe and pride in watching them change and grow. I love to see and feel their excitement.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Beatrix Potter books
  • Name: Kira
  • I Teach: All ages; Center Support Teacher
  • Teaching Since: 2012
  • I love teaching children because: It is a wonderful moment and feeling when a child understands or acts upon something you taught them and it seems to have clicked.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Corduroy
  • Name: Laura
  • I Teach: Frogs Older Toddler/Twos program
  • Teaching Since: 2005
  • I love teaching children because: The children always have something new to say and are always learning. Children have a great sense of humor and that is uplifting.
  • Favorite Children's Book: All books by Eric Carl
  • Name: Leah
  • I Teach: Dragonflies Young Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2001
  • I love teaching children because: I enjoy giving the children positive and nurturing interactions. I enjoy creating activities that promote the development of the child's mind.
  • Favorite Children's Book: The Belly Button Book
  • Name: Marina
  • I Teach: Center Support Teacher/Cook
  • Teaching Since: 1993
  • I love teaching children because: of all the smiles and hugs the children give
  • Favorite Children's Book: I Love You Forever
  • Name: Megan
  • I Teach: Ponies Young Preschool
  • Teaching Since: 1998
  • I love teaching children because: I love watching a child do something for the first time and they are so proud of themselves for geting it. Knowing that I am part of that growth is why I like to teach.
  • Favorite Children's Book: I have too many to name.
  • Name: Melissa H.
  • I Teach: The Jugglers, Preschool
  • Teaching Since: 2012
  • I love teaching children because: Children have the power to change the world
  • Favorite Children's Book: Harold and the Purple Crayon
  • Name: Melissa J.
  • I Teach: Dragons Pre-Kindergarten
  • Teaching Since: 2010
  • I love teaching children because: It is a joy to see the world through a preschooler's eyes. They notice the small details of life that we grown-ups are likely to overlook.
  • Favorite Children's Book: The Kissing Hand
  • Name: Molly
  • I Teach: Dragonflies Young Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 1992
  • I love teaching children because: I like seeing and being part of childrens Learning. I get to be silly while sharing my passion of music and child development.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Good Night Moon
  • Name: Nadiya
  • I Teach: West Wing Infants
  • Teaching Since: 1994
  • I love teaching children because: Of the impact I have on their futures. It is such a joy to help kids discover who they are created to be.
  • Favorite Children's Book: If You Give A Moose A Muffin
  • Name: Olga
  • I Teach: East Wing Infants
  • Teaching Since: 2000
  • I love teaching children because: I work in such a beautiful classroom with loving children and their parents. I love to meet the needs of the children and their parents to the best of my ability.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You Hear? and Animal ALphabet
  • Name: Pam
  • I Teach: Kindergarten
  • Teaching Since: 1986
  • I love teaching children because: Children are like sponges, ready to absorb evrything and everything. I love this age due to their eagerness to learn and desire to to their best.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Love you Forever and the entire Junie N. Jones collection
  • Name: Paula
  • I Teach: West Wing Infants
  • Teaching Since: 1982
  • I love teaching children because: I get to assist the babies and parents with the process of learning.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Goodnight Moon
  • Name: Sarah
  • I Teach: Dragons Pre-Kindergarten
  • Teaching Since: 2000
  • I love teaching children because: I love to watch children have those amazing moments of discovery that prompts new ideas and new ways of seeing the world.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Wambat Stew
  • Name: Stephanie F.
  • I Teach: Jugglers Preschool
  • Teaching Since: 1999
  • I love teaching children because: I love to come to class andd see what new things we can learn together. My favorite is being able to come in and do messy projects with the children.
  • Favorite Children's Book: The Napping House
  • Name: Stephanie J.
  • I Teach: Foxes Young Preschool
  • Teaching Since: 2008
  • I love teaching children because: I love being part of the childrens lives everyday and making a difference in their daily experiences.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Pickin' Peas
  • Name: Tammie
  • I Teach: Foxes Young Preschool
  • Teaching Since: 1998
  • I love teaching children because: I love to work children, being part of their world. I love the experiences we share together and the feeling of making a difference in their lives.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Abiyoyo
  • Name: Tanya
  • I Teach: Jesters Pre-Kindergarten
  • Teaching Since: 2003
  • I love teaching children because: I love having a job that welcomes me with a smile, hug and "I love you" every day. Teaching children gives me a sense of accomplishment, especially in the moment they master a skill that you have taught them.
  • Favorite Children's Book: The Pout Pout Fish
  • Name: Tasha
  • I Teach: Rabbits Older Toddler/Twos
  • Teaching Since: 2007
  • I love teaching children because: I enjoy watching the children's development and the ah-ha moments.
  • Favorite Children's Book: The BIg Hungry Bear with the Red Ripe Strawberry
  • Name: Wendy
  • I Teach: Spanish
  • Teaching Since: 2000
  • I love teaching children because: it is beautiful to experience the world through their eyes and be part of their development. I love watching them learn and grow.
  • Favorite Children's Book: The Little Prince

Administration

  • Name: Leeann

    Position: Director

    In Education Since: 1983

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: I am passionate about the development of the children and making a safe and nurturing environment. I love the partnerships we establish with our families and with the company.

    Favorite Children's Book: All Eric Carle books

  • Name: Melissa L

    Position: Assistant Dirctor

    In Education Since: 2000

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: We share the same passion about children. The company is so supportive to the families we serve as well as the teachers, including their professional goals.

    Favorite Children's Book: The Rainbow Fish

  • Name: Terri

    Position: Educational Coordinator

    In Education Since: 1975

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: It is a very supportive environmnet and company. My passion for curriculum is valued anad they encourage innovation in children's programming.

    Favorite Children's Book: Rattle Trap Car

  • Name: Louise

    Position: Office Manager

    In Education Since: 1995

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: I get to see the growth and development of the children, families, and the teachers.

    Favorite Children's Book: Where the Wild Things Are