I believe that each child should be celebrated for their uniqueness, and that early childhood education provides the foundation for the lifelong process of learning. Most of my adult life, I have been working with children as a preschool teacher in addition to running a program that provides early intervention. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and I completed a dual master’s program in education. I was born and raised in a small town in Arizona and moved to Washington several years ago. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, participating in community events, and spending time with my husband, daughter, dogs, family, and friends. I am also looking forward to building quality relationships with the children, families, and staff here at Birch Tree.

I was born in Mississippi, moved to West Germany and eventually grew up in Spokane. I am a mom of two lovely girls, and a step-mom to two more wonderful girls. After working in the financial industry for the past fifteen years, I wanted to do something more meaningful with my career. I started volunteering at Birch Tree because my daughter attended the school, and soon got hired to be a full time teacher. I am thrilled to be part of such a fun, eclectic group of teachers and help make a difference in children’s lives every day!

I was born and raised in Ukraine, and graduated from the National Pedagogical Drahomanov University. I have over 7 years of experience working with children. My husband and I recently moved to the United States. I have three younger brothers and I helped to raise them. I enjoy working with children because they are like a fountain of joy. I can never get enough of their lovely innocent personalities and truthfulness. They are so vulnerable, yet so brave. They are energetic and optimistic. I’m happy to be a teacher here at Birch Tree Academy!

I was born and raised in Seattle and love calling the PNW my home. I attended Gonzaga University for undergrad and Seattle Pacific University for my Masters in Teaching. I am an avid history learner and am excited to introduce a Greek Mythology lesson at some point this school year. I am proud of my Greek heritage and invite any family to share with me any customs or traditions you may have that we can celebrate in class! In my free time I enjoy cooking, playing soccer, and spending time on the water.

I was born in Baku, Azerbaijan, where I graduated from the State Pedagogical University with masters in Elementary School Education. After graduation, my husband and I moved to Moscow, where I continued with my education in the field of Russian language and literature. After starting a family, I worked as an elementary and high school teacher, and later as a chief editor at a newspaper. After 20 years of living in Moscow, my husband, two children and I immigrated to United States, where we found our permanent home in Bellevue, WA. Working with kiddos brings a lot of satisfaction and joy especially when I see smiles on children’s faces.

I was born and raised in California, but moved to Seattle not long ago. I am a wife, mother, and stepmother. My nationality is Hmong and I come from a big family of eleven siblings! I attended the University of Sacramento State and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. While attending college, I had the opportunity to work at the children’s center on campus for about three years as a teacher’s assistant. One of my passion is working with children. I enjoy seeing their young faces light up with excitement when they learn something new or when they master a difficult task. Just watching them grow and know that I am a part of their growth is very rewarding!

I was grew up in India where later I obtained a bachelor’s degree in science from S.V. University. I moved to the United States over eighteen years ago and have spent the last ten years working with children. I am married with two adult children. In my spare time I enjoy hiking, doing various types of art projects, and watching Indian television shows. I am happy to have joined the Birch Tree Family because of the bilingual environment and I value the relationships here with the staff, children, and parents.

I am Rosamaria and I was born in Mexico. I moved a few years ago to the state of Arizona and then later to Redmond, Washington area. This is where I have been happily living for the last ten+ years with my two wonderful children. I am a graduate of the International Christian University in Theology and Family Counseling, which has allowed me to help many people throughout my years of interacting with them (one of the experiences which I am very grateful for). As for my hobbies, I do enjoy a good book, the gym, hiking, and biking through new trails.

Hi my name is Marilaura! I have a degree in Human Resources Administration and I am currently studying Early Childhood Community Resource at North Seattle College. I consider myself an organized person and I can adapt to any circumstances and give my best in any project. I strive to work as a team and foster values of camaraderie with a performance of discipline, creativity, honesty, communication and a great attitude. In my free time I love to go on walks, read and spend time with my family.

Born and raised in Ukraine, I graduated from the Odessa Basic Medical College and gained experience in the sanitary and epidemiological station for about 12 years. In that role, I сarried out control over the implementation of hygiene and anti-epidemic measures in children's and medical institutions. I was also as an assistant to a pediatric dentist.

I am happy to be a part of Birch Tree Academy and have the opportunity to contribute to the active development of children and fill their time here with vivid impressions, fun and the joy of learning new things.

Hello, my name is Anastasiia. I am from Ukraine and moved to Washington State about 8 months ago. I worked as a manager of gyms and as a recruiter for an IT- company. At the same time, I was babysitting. I love children very much and my main task is to see their smiles every day. I am so happy to be a part of the Birch Tree Academy family!

My name is Sarah Semeg Carlson. I was born in Ethiopia, a country in Africa. However; I grew up here in Washington state for most of my life. I’m a mother of two kids who are similar ages to the kids here. I love working with children so much, it’s truly an honor and privilege to serve the children here. I hope in the near future to get my bachelor in teaching, but for now I will continue to grow and expand my knowledge here.

I was born and raised in a small town called Dubno, located in the western part of Ukraine, but moved to Kent not long ago. I’m Ukrainian and love my country so much, but I’m really obsessed with USA , especially with people living here, they are so friendly and affable. I have a younger sister and cousins, I took care of them all my childhood, it was my favorite activity. Two years ago I received a Bachelor’s degree of international relations in Ivan Franko national university in Lviv. In my student years, I tutored English with children, and even then I realized that working with children is my mission. One of my passions is working with children and providing them an environment where they feel safe. Knowing that my job is to help kids achieve their full potential and to help them feel happier and better about themselves, brings a huge smile to my face and helps me sleep better at night.

My name is Viktoriia. I was born in Ukraine in small town Dubno. I received my bachelor’s degree in Rivne National University of Law. I have been living in Poland for 2 years and it was a great experience. I enjoy hiking, swimming and singing. I have a true passion for working with our youngest learners! Helping each child progress in all areas of their development—academic, social, language, and motor—is a challenge that I am honored to accept daily.

Born and raised in Ukraine, I have an academic and professional background which reflects a mission-driven passion for early childhood education.

I earned a Master's degree in early childhood education in 2020, and a bachelor's degree in education with a concentration in speech therapy in 2019 from Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

After completing my studies, I worked as an early education teacher, with 4-5 year olds. My work focused on preparing them academically and socially for elementary school. I viewed the teacher-student relationship as an opportunity to develop each child's potential by strengthening his/her unique talents. I am motivated by my belief that early childhood education lays the foundation for lifelong learning and personal growth.

Hi! I am so excited to be here with this amazing team! I know it may sound cliché, but teaching young children is my passion. Teaching is my hobby - and what I am happiest doing! I have taught ages 10 months - 12 years, but ages 3-6 will forever be my favorite! I have 6 years of experience in teaching young children, and I am looking forward to many, many more! My favorite thing about teaching is seeing the immediate difference a fun lesson can make in a child's life! I recently moved up to Washington from Idaho, where I grew up. In my free time you can find me exploring both here, and all the areas around us! I love a good adventure, and I am always looking to know your favorite spots around our beautiful state! I am a dog mom to a beautiful german shepard named Nugget, and I am very family oriented. I’m also a foodie, so if you've got any favorite spots to eat around here, let me know! I absolutely cannot wait to get to know you and your child, and watch them grow to their fullest potential!

I am from Ukraine, where I received a Specialist's Diploma in Psychology. For almost 6 years I have worked with children with special needs in elementary school. I’ve always enjoyed working with children and am happy to bring my experience to my new position at Birch Tree Academy.

Hi, I’m Ms. Jules! I was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I went to college at a small liberal arts School in Southern California called University of Redlands. I graduated with honors and a B.A. in Anthropology and French Language with an English minor. I have worked with children of all ages, ranging from infants to college students. I tutored grade school and kindergarten students while in college and was a TA in several anthropology courses. After graduating college in the midst of COVID, I spent a year teaching English at a high school in France, and when I returned to the U.S., I made the move to Seattle. I have always known I wanted to teach, and I believe that working with students and children of any age is one of the most fulfilling and rewarding things a person can do. I am so excited to be working here at Birch Tree Academy and I can’t wait to see what this chapter has in store!