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!

My name is Julie. Grew up in Spokane, lived in Ohio and moved to Seattle in 2004. I have worn many hats over the years and found Birch Tree while working at Starbucks. Decided to interview Natalie (the owner) for my non profit and viola, six years later I am now Director (completed my BAS in Early Child Care too).

I have 4 beautiful daughters ranging from 8 years to 22. I love to read, travel, listen to music, dance, visit with friends and family and only "think" about working out. I do love all fur babies but gravitate more towards cats with 2 at home. Excited to be a part of school that prides itself on finding ways to provide opportunities for professional development to all of their staff and creative ways to educate children to prepare them for their next chapter.

Hello my name is Ksenia. 

I was born in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russian. At the beginning of my career I worked  as a kindergarten art teacher and enjoyed helping children experience the art world. After that I decided to try out the banking world for about five years.

My family and I have been living in the USA for about 8 years now. We love spending time with our with our 2 sons and exploring Washington. I am very excited to be a part of the team 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.

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.

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 was born and raised in Minsk, Belarus. I graduated from the Academy of Physical Culture and Sports with a bachelor’s degree in teaching physical education in 1996. That same year, I passed the exam and received a diploma from the British Association Teachers of Dance. I have been teaching kids since 1996, I worked as a ballroom dance teacher, a P.E. teacher, and as an instructor, in both public schools and preschools. We moved to the United States in 2014 which is when I started working at Birch Tree Academy.

My husband and I are four-time champions of Belarus in ballroom dancing. In 2012 and 2013 we represented Belarus at the World Championships. We recently resumed dancing and plan to go to more competitions in the future.

I enjoy working with kids and all of the happiness they bring to the world—building personal and warm relationships with my students brings me incredible joy.

Hello my name is Ankita and I am excited to join Birch Tree as an assistant teacher. I am dedicated to supporting children and families. I take pride in helping children learn and grow, fostering a positive and enriching educational environment. I am passionate about making a difference, I strive to be a reliable and encouraging presence in the classroom.

I currently live in Bellevue and have achieved an MBA in Financial Management. I have a unique birthday of January 1st. In my free time I love to play cricket and am a part of the ARCL (American Recreational Cricket League in Redmond. I enjoy cooking and traveling too! Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to care for your children!

My name is Nataliia Zhukovskaya. I am originally from Ukraine and currently live in Seattle. I am a widow and I have a son (24 years old) and a daughter (14 years old). I have an economics education and have worked in various fields. I enjoy bead embroidery, painting, and spending time outdoors with my children. I love working with children and take great pride in the attention and care I give them.

Hi, my name is Bella and I'm so excited to be joining the Birch Tree family! My experience includes being a Pre-K teacher, competitive gymnastics coach, nanny, and most recently an EMT. I love science and plan to go back to school to pursue a nursing degree or a psychology degree. In my free time I love to watch movies and hang out with my three cats.

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!

My name is Ms. Kate but I've delighted in the whimsical variations from my students like Ms. Cake, Ms. Keitik, Ms. Keika, and the endearing Ms. Kitty. My journey in nurturing young minds commenced in 2013, since that time I armed with an AA degree in Childhood Education.

Beyond teaching, I graduated from Azerbaijan University of Architecture, and I love drawing and photography.

I am happy to being part of Birch Tree Academy and help you to care about your children!

I was born and raised in Baku, Azerbaijan, & graduated from the University of Economics. In 1989 I moved to Ukraine, after the war I moved to my sisters in the USA. I lived in Bellevue and have been working for BTA since 2022 and I like everything here very much.