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Directions to Bright Horizons at University Village 2688 NE University Village St. Seattle, WA 98105 From Highway 520 take the Montlake Blvd. NE exit going north toward the University of Washington. Montlake Blvd. NE splits and curves right to become NE 45th St. and also stays straight to become 25th Ave. NE. You will see the University Village Shopping Center to the northeast of that intersection. Enter the mall off of either street and find the Bartell Drug Store. The center is located to the left of that drug store. From I-5 take the NE 45th St. exit going east towards the University of Washington. After passing the University you will travel down a long hill and see the University Village Shopping Center ahead. Turn left onto NE 45th St. at the bottom of the hill and make a left into the shopping mall at the QFC sign. Find the Bartell Drug Store. The center is located to the left of that drug store.

Bright Horizons at University Village

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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: Candice Hoyt
  • I Teach: Two's
  • Teaching Since: 2001
  • I love teaching children because: It inspires me to be creative and see the world,
  • Favorite Children's Book: "Button" By: Sara Fanelli and "Sun and Moon" By: Lisa Desimini
  • Name: Casey Escola
  • I Teach: Two's
  • Teaching Since: 2009
  • I love teaching children because: it gives me the opportunity to see children grow and experience new things! I love to see how open, creative, and unique we all are!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Chicka, Chicka, Boom Boom
  • Name: Elisha Wright
  • I Teach: Preschool
  • Teaching Since: 2010
  • I love teaching children because: I enjoy teaching social/emotional competence to kids and life skilss they will use for the rest of thier lives.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Serendipity Books By: Stephen CosGrove
  • Name: Jia Fang
  • I Teach: Pre-Kindergarten
  • Teaching Since: 1980
  • I love teaching children because: Children are awesome. I enjoy thier differences, laughter, and the noise they make. I love helping to prepare them for Kindergarten. :)
  • Favorite Children's Book: " The Giving Tree"
  • Name: Lisa Kronenwetter
  • I Teach: Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 1973
  • I love teaching children because: "Everyday is filled with exploration and the chance to discover something wonderful." An anonymous quote that I think describes my teaching philosophy exactly.
  • Favorite Children's Book: " The Little House" By: Virginia Lee Burton
  • Name: Maddy Ross
  • I Teach: Preschool
  • Teaching Since: 2009
  • I love teaching children because: The kids make me smile every single day.
  • Favorite Children's Book: " Professor Bumble and the Monster of the Deep"
  • Name: Monica Gu
  • I Teach: Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2010
  • I love teaching children because: I get the privilege to aid children in thier process of growing, exploring, and learning about the amazing world around them and how they fit into it!
  • Favorite Children's Book: " The Very Hungry Caterpillar" By Eric Carle
  • Name: Sara Amaro
  • I Teach: Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2009
  • I love teaching children because: The community is AMAZING. Its like family here. My parents and children are so AWESOME to work with. I really, really love my job. I'm actually happy to come to work in the morning.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Love You Forever
  • Name: Ali Ordonez
  • I Teach: Preschool
  • Teaching Since: 2008
  • I love teaching children because: I love to watch the children learn and grow while they are in my class. It is amazing how fast they grow and change.
  • Favorite Children's Book: "The Lorax and Horton Hears A Who"
  • Name: Hawa Ali
  • I Teach: Two's Field Teacher
  • Teaching Since: 2008
  • I love teaching children because: Every day when I come to work I get to teach such wonderful children and I recieve so many hugs and smiles.
  • Favorite Children's Book: I have a lot of favorite books!
  • Name: Polita Romero
  • I Teach: Two's
  • Teaching Since: 1986
  • I love teaching children because: Thier silliness, purity, and eagerness to learn.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Eric Carle Books

Administration

  • Name: Sylvia Jantz

    Position: Center Director

    In Education Since: 1981

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: I enjoy providing a quality education opportunity for the children in our care.

    Favorite Children's Book: "The Orchard Cat" By: Steven Kellog

  • Name: Tameka E. Lee

    Position: Education Coordinator

    In Education Since: 1997

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: I enjoy working with the children, teachers, and families.

    Favorite Children's Book: "We're Going On A Bear Hunt"