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Take Exit 189 from I-5. Next take Hwy 526-Mukilteo Fwy. West and take the Seaway Blvd. Exit. Continue on Seaway and at the second light make a left. This will put you onto Boeing property. Continue thru the winding parking lot to the second light and make a right. We are the only building at the back of the lot and we have a green roof. Do not GPS us but call if needed.

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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: Melanee Renfrow
  • I Teach: Infants in A1
  • Teaching Since: 2004
  • I love teaching children because: They have such an innocent spirit and they love to learn. I love to watch children grow into unique individuals. (Education: BA in Education)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"
  • Name: Amelia Roberts
  • I Teach: Infants in A1
  • Teaching Since: 2000
  • I love teaching children because: They are always in my heart. They make me feel young. It's not just the children learning from me but I'm learning from them too!
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Where the Wild Things Are"
  • Name: Jill Callan
  • I Teach: Infants in A3
  • Teaching Since: 2000
  • I love teaching children because: I love getting to experience the milestones and partnerships with the parents. (Education: Infant/Toddler CDA certificate)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "The Crawley Caterpillar"
  • Name: Coral Harper
  • I Teach: Infants in A3
  • Teaching Since: 1999
  • I love teaching children because: of their curiosity and excitement. It's amazing watching children learn new things. (Education: BA in Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Frog & Toad" and "Giraffes Can't Dance"
  • Name: Kristie Rainey
  • I Teach: Infants as the support in A1/3
  • Teaching Since: 2008
  • I love teaching children because: They are so much fun and full of life.
  • Favorite Children's Book: "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish"
  • Name: Janice Korf
  • I Teach: Infants as the support in A1/3
  • Teaching Since: 1979
  • I love teaching children because: No where else can you get an "ah-ha" moment that fills your heart with pure joy! (Education: some college.)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Cat in the Hat"
  • Name: April Sheffield
  • I Teach: Infants in A2
  • Teaching Since: 1992
  • I love teaching children because: It's so much fun to see how they learn and grow. (Education: AAA in Speech and Language Pathology Assistant)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Moo, Baa, La La La!" by Sandra Boynton
  • Name: Velia Carrillo
  • I Teach: Infants in A2
  • Teaching Since: 2009
  • I love teaching children because: They bring the best out of everyone. I feel so fortunate to be able to work with children because many times they teach me new things. (Education: AA in Behavioral Studies, BA in Liberal Studies)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Oh the Places You'll Go"
  • Name: Renee Doleshel
  • I Teach: Infants in A4
  • Teaching Since: 1993
  • I love teaching children because: I love to watch them learn and grow. I love how they get excited when they learn new things. (Education: Certificate in Early Childhood Education.)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Papa, Will You Get the Moon For Me"
  • Name: Shannon Quirk
  • I Teach: Infants in A4
  • Teaching Since: 2002
  • I love teaching children because: I try to be able to be a teacher that gives the children the tools they need in life as well as lots of love. (Education: CDA with an Infant/Toddler endorsement)
  • Favorite Children's Book: Any Dr. Seuss books, and "Where's Waldo"
  • Name: Brenda Germaine
  • I Teach: Infants as the support in A2/4
  • Teaching Since: 1986
  • I love teaching children because: Their innocence and wonder to people and surroundings everything new to explore, to develop all their senses. Their love and trust of the important people in their loves. Their joy! (Education: 15 Credits in Early Childhood Education)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Good Night Moon"
  • Name: Retno Dunn
  • I Teach: Infants as the afternoon support in A4
  • Teaching Since: 1995
  • I love teaching children because: I love hearing the enthusiasm and creativity of young children, and the joy they experience on learning new things. (Education: AA degree in Business Administration, Nursing Aide Certification, Early Childhood Education credits.)
  • Favorite Children's Book: The Little Engine That Could
  • Name: Ashlee Stevens
  • I Teach: Toddlers in A5
  • Teaching Since: 2004
  • I love teaching children because: I love seeing the excitement and joy in a child's face when they learn something new! (Education: AA in Education)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Brown Bear Brown Bear What do you See?"
  • Name: Leah Deaver
  • I Teach: Toddlers in A5
  • Teaching Since: 2009
  • I love teaching children because: When they show you something you've taught them it's an amazing feeling. (Education: AA in Early Childhood Education)
  • Favorite Children's Book: Guess How much I love You
  • Name: Barbara Ronan
  • I Teach: Toddlers in A5 (on medical leave)
  • Teaching Since: 1984
  • I love teaching children because: Seeing them develop is awesome and a wonder to know you have been a part of that growth. (Education: Certificate in Early Childhood Education)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Baby Bear Sees Blue" by Ashley Wolff
  • Name: Megan Russell
  • I Teach: Toddlers in A7
  • Teaching Since: 2009
  • I love teaching children because: They are consistently learning and exploring the world we live in. It's fun watching them grow. (Education: BA in Psychology)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "If You See a Kitten" and "I Went Walking" and "Barnyard Dance"
  • Name: Donna Magee
  • I Teach: Toddlers in A7
  • Teaching Since: 1985
  • I love teaching children because: They love unconditionally. I get to help mold the minds of the future.
  • Favorite Children's Book: "the Napping House" and "Sparkles in the Dark" and "Color Train"
  • Name: Laurin LiMarzi
  • I Teach: Toddlers as the support in A5/7
  • Teaching Since: 2011
  • I love teaching children because: They are amazed by the smallest things, and learning how the world works.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Llama Llama Series
  • Name: Amber Gordley
  • I Teach: Toddlers as the support in A5/7
  • Teaching Since: 1994
  • I love teaching children because: I go home feeling like I helped my community every day.
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom"
  • Name: Arlene Olson
  • I Teach: Toddlers in A6
  • Teaching Since: 1986
  • I love teaching children because: They enjoy the little things. They are so curious about everything around them. (Education: AA degree with courses in Early Childhood Education)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Goodnight Moon"
  • Name: Rondah Curry
  • I Teach: Toddlers in A6
  • Teaching Since: 1989
  • I love teaching children because: I am blessed with the opportunity in contributing to their lives and their future in a loving, caring and healthy way. (Education: Finishing AA degree at EVCC)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "The Moon Shines Down"
  • Name: MaryAnn Evango
  • I Teach: Toddlers in A8
  • Teaching Since: 1990
  • I love teaching children because: They are interested in everything! They explore and they discover new things all the time. (Education: AA in Early Childhood Education)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "The Big Big Sea" by Martin Waddell
  • Name: Maggie Hubbell
  • I Teach: Toddlers in A8
  • Teaching Since: 1995
  • I love teaching children because: Children love to learn and are curious about everything. (Education: BA in Psychology - 2000, AA in Child Development - 2008)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Star Bellied Sneeches"
  • Name: Alena Pacheco
  • I Teach: Toddlers as the support in A6/8
  • Teaching Since: 2012
  • I love teaching children because: Children are so open to new ideas and they love to learn. I enjoy watching children learn and be proud of themselves when they accomplish something. (Education: AA in Early Childhood Education, working on BA in Special Education)
  • Favorite Children's Book: Love you Forever by Robert Munsch
  • Name: Lori Vannice
  • I Teach: Toddlers as the support in A6/8
  • Teaching Since: 1993
  • I love teaching children because: I love watching them grow and learn. They are wonderful explorers. (Education: AA Degree in Early Childhood Education.)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Caps for Sale!"
  • Name: Mary Walsh
  • I Teach: Transition Two's in B1
  • Teaching Since: 2012
  • I love teaching children because: I love inspiring others and helping people. I love being around my students and developing their skills. (Education: BA in Education)
  • Favorite Children's Book: The Giving Tree
  • Name: Julia Cory
  • I Teach: Transition Two's in B1
  • Teaching Since: 2007
  • I love teaching children because: They are so full of life and curiosity. (Education: BA in Global Studies)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "I'm Not Going to Get Up Today"
  • Name: Mary Edgerton
  • I Teach: Transition Two's in B1 (on medical leave)
  • Teaching Since: 2006
  • I love teaching children because: Seeing children grow, change, and learn gives me so much joy, and being a part of that makes it even better. (Education: Currently enrolled in CDA program)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "East to the Sun, West to the Moon"
  • Name: Kim Telford
  • I Teach: Transition Two's in B3
  • Teaching Since: 1986
  • I love teaching children because: They are so honest and no holds barred and will say and do anything. (Education: Infant/Toddler CDA certificate)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Wacky Wednesday" and "Pout Pout Fish"
  • Name: Lindsay Cole
  • I Teach: Transition Two's in B3
  • Teaching Since: 2009
  • I love teaching children because: They are so eager to learn new things. They bring a smile to my face when they get excited about learning a new skill. (Education: AA in Early Childhood Education)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "I Love You Forever" and "Cat In the Hat"
  • Name: Amy Beckman
  • I Teach: Transition Two's in B2
  • Teaching Since: 1991
  • I love teaching children because: They keep innocence and hope alive in the world and the promise of a beautiful tomorrow. (Education: BA degree in Education)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "I'll love you Forever" or "The Places You'll Go."
  • Name: Brenda Wilkinson
  • I Teach: Transition Two's in B2
  • Teaching Since: 1998
  • I love teaching children because: Watching children explore, discover and learn on a daily basis, with excitement and wonder renews my faith, innocence, love and the simple things in life.
  • Favorite Children's Book: "The Giving Tree" and "I Feel Silly"
  • Name: Angie Much
  • I Teach: Transition Two's in B4
  • Teaching Since: 1993
  • I love teaching children because: I like to see them learn and grow. Wonderful to watch them implement everything we teach them.
  • Favorite Children's Book: All the Froggie Books
  • Name: Amber Schramm
  • I Teach: Transition Two's in B4
  • Teaching Since: 2006
  • I love teaching children because: They have so much enthusiasm and a natural desire to learn and explore their surroundings. (Education: BA in Family Studies with a minor in Child Development)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "The Little Engine that Could"
  • Name: Cathy Brazell
  • I Teach: Transition Twos as the support in B2/4
  • Teaching Since: 1989
  • I love teaching children because: I love to be around children and see the spark in their eye when they learn something new. They bring joy to my life and I like giving a part of me to them. (Education: AA in Early Childhood Education)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Pout Pout Fish"
  • Name: Janie Senff
  • I Teach: Transition Two's as a support
  • Teaching Since: 1991
  • I love teaching children because: It's so fulfilling. To watch, teach & learn together as they grow and develop into marvelous little people.
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Henny Penny"
  • Name: Debra Harvey
  • I Teach: Preschool in C1
  • Teaching Since: 2000
  • I love teaching children because: Children bring me so much joy and I have so much love to give. (Education: Preschool CDA certificate)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "I Like Myself!" and " Turtles Penguin Day" and "A Visitor for Bear"
  • Name: Juli Holt
  • I Teach: Preschool in C1
  • Teaching Since: 1978
  • I love teaching children because: I love it when they discover they can do something they thought they could not do. (Education: CDA with a Preschool Endorsement)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Fox in Sox"
  • Name: Liz Clarke
  • I Teach: Preschool in C3
  • Teaching Since: 2011
  • I love teaching children because: Seeing how much they can grow in one year is the most rewarding feeling, and knowing you had a part of it. (Education: BA in Sociology)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "The Pout Pout Fish"
  • Name: Yelena Voloshchuk
  • I Teach: Preschool in C3
  • Teaching Since: 2000
  • I love teaching children because: They are nice, cute, little smart adults. I really like children's world because it's pure and has lots of dreams. (Education: Preschool CDA certificate.)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "If You Give a Pig a Pancake" and others
  • Name: Janet Kimpton
  • I Teach: Preschool as the support in C1/3
  • Teaching Since: 1985
  • I love teaching children because: They are open and honest and so eager to learn.
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Giraffes Can't Dance"
  • Name: Lindy Sperlin
  • I Teach: Pre-K in C2
  • Teaching Since: 2000
  • I love teaching children because: They're excited about each day and it's interesting to hear their unique ideas. (Education: BA in Family studies with minors in Early Childhood Education and Japan Studies.)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "King Bidgood's in the Bathtub"
  • Name: Asha Rollins
  • I Teach: Pre-K in C2
  • Teaching Since: 1995
  • I love teaching children because: They love learning and I love to see their excitement when they learn something new. (Education: CDA certificate)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "A Whistle for Willie" by Ezra Keats
  • Name: Elaine Little
  • I Teach: Pre-K in C4
  • Teaching Since: 1990
  • I love teaching children because: I love to look at the world through their eyes, to see their excitement when learning something new. It helps to kep you young. (Education: CDA certificate)
  • Favorite Children's Book: Llama, Llama series of books
  • Name: Jaclynn Schwehm
  • I Teach: Pre-K in C4
  • Teaching Since: 2010
  • I love teaching children because: Watching them grow and learn each day helps me know I have helped them to the next step in life. (Education: Currently enrolled in CDA.)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "How Rocket Learned to Read"
  • Name: Savannah Johnson
  • I Teach: Pre-K as a support
  • Teaching Since: 2004
  • I love teaching children because: They never cease to amaze me. I love how excited they become when they learn something new. (Education: currently enrolled in CDA program.)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Where the wild things are"
  • Name: Kelly Knauss
  • I Teach: All ages as a sub
  • Teaching Since: 2010
  • I love teaching children because: I love watching them grow and being able to help them learn. (Education: BS in Psychology and Human Development at WSU)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom"
  • Name: Ashley Blanchard
  • I Teach: All ages as a sub.
  • Teaching Since: 2008
  • I love teaching children because: They are so amazing! They teach us so much. I love hw they see the world through their eyes and ma ke me laugh all the itme.
  • Favorite Children's Book: The Magic Treehouse Series
  • Name: Kasey Jahnke
  • I Teach: All ages as a sub
  • Teaching Since: 2005
  • I love teaching children because: They are constantly discovering and learning about themselves and what they can do, about others, and about the world around them. (Education: BA, M.Div., and a certificate in Early Childhood Education)
  • Favorite Children's Book: "I Love You This Much" and "The Little Engine That Could"
  • Name: Valerie Kesler
  • I Teach: All ages as a sub
  • Teaching Since: 1992
  • I love teaching children because: It's fun and exciting to see them learn and grow. It makes me feel good to know that I am art of something big that I am taking care of our future. (Education: AA Degree)
  • Favorite Children's Book: The Amelia Bedelia Series
  • Name: Lia Applegate
  • I Teach: All ages as a sub.
  • Teaching Since: 2002
  • I love teaching children because: I love children, they make me happy.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Amelia Bedelia and Dr. Seuss.

Administration

  • Name: Rhonda Roby

    Position: Director

    In Education Since: 1985

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: Bright Horizons commitment to high quality education for young children and families.

    Favorite Children's Book: The Giving Tree, Shel Silverstein

  • Name: Charlotte Zissel

    Position: Assistant Director

    In Education Since: 1986

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: I love seeing the children grow and learn.

    Favorite Children's Book: Where the Wild Things Are

  • Name: Jessie Shipman

    Position: Education Coordinator

    In Education Since: 2000

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: It's so rewarding to help meet the needs of children and families.

    Favorite Children's Book: The Giving Tree

  • Name: Cindy Rose

    Position: Office Manager

    In Education Since: 1985

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: I love being able to help teachers grow in their careers.

    Favorite Children's Book: Corduroy