I was born and raised in Washington. I have four siblings, and I helped raise my two youngest sisters. I always wanted to become a maternity nurse, but once I started working with children my goal has changed to someday opening my own preschool. I have been working with kids for over three years and I am so happy to do what I love every day! I especially love watching kids develop their interests and unique personalities.

I was born and raised in the Bay Area of California. I received a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning from the University of California, Davis. I taught swim lessons beginning at the age of 15 and eventually was the supervisor of the swim school. I have taught parent toddler classes to adult triathletes. I also nannied for many years and created a deep connection with not only the kiddos but with the parents as well. I am one of five kids so I am very used to organized (and unorganized) chaos!

While at Birch Tree Academy, I hope to raise an appreciation of our environment with the young humans, watch their personalities become individualized, and to create a safe space that feels like home.

I was born in Ukraine, in the city of Rivne and I have five brothers and six sisters. My extended family are the most precious people on the planet. Maybe it was because I grew up in a big family, but I got used to being with children at a young age. Ever since childhood, I liked to play school, as if I were a teacher and taught children. Needless to say, I knew I wanted to be a teacher who doesn't just teach, but who loves children and knows how to make them happy.

I was born and raised in Washington. I've wanted to work with children for as long as I can remember, I would even play "school" with my toys as a child. Now I have over five years of experience in a preschool setting, and love having the opportunity to help children learn and grow! I am currently working on my associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, and hope to achieve my goal of being a Kindergarten Teacher in the future! I look forward to starting this new adventure at Birch Tree Academy!

My name is Anna and I moved to the United States 4 years ago I moved from Russia. Before moving, I have worked as a nanny with children of different ages. In the states, my first job was teaching at a local preschool where I worked for 3.5 years. It's time for changes and moving forward and here I finally here at Birch Tree! I am extremely happy to be part of the team and excited to meet the rest of the community!

I’m a born and raised Washingtonian and am happy to call Bothell my childhood home. I am the oldest of 5,  and watching my siblings grow up and helping raise them along the way is where my love for ECE really began. I spent some time in California studying chemical engineering when I realized working with children is a passion I can’t continue to ignore, and now I’m proud to be a teacher and studying early childhood education. Outside of work and school you can find me reading, working on a new crochet or knit project, exploring new trails with my Love, or cheering on my family playing at Pop Keeney Stadium right next door.

Hi, my name is Natalie. I was born in Ukraine and have a wonderful husband and a dog. I am graduating from University as a preschool teacher and want to actively develop my skills in this area. I also have experience in inclusion and would love to continue developing those skills as well.

I am a believer and every year I went to Christian camps where I gained valuable experiences. I have an older and younger brother and I really appreciate them. I like to be active, walk and enjoy life. Thank you for trusting me with your children every day, it is valued.

Hi I am Ms. Sofia. I have been working in Early Childhood Education for two years now. Watching students achieve their goals and milestones has brought me great joy! I hope to continue this journey with your students this year. When I’m not working or at school, I enjoy building Lego sets, watching Disney movies, and spending time with my family. I’m so excited to get to know the students and families at Birch Tree Academy!

Hi, my name is Yevheniia. I am from Ukraine. My life journey started in the heart of Europe, and there I had a very happy and unforgettable childhood, youth years, there I got married and birthed my elder daughter. I moved to the USA in 2022 & my son was born here. I have a Master’s degree in Philology at the National University of Odessa in Ukraine. I speak Ukrainian, English, Russian, and Bulgarian. In Ukraine, I worked as a teacher and event manager of school for more than 10 years. I gained much experience during our after-school theater classes and preparing the school holidays with kids. For me, teaching never was only a job. I left a piece of my soul in every child. So, let's have a fun, growing little ones!

Hello, my name is Morgan Sparks. I am currently attending college studying special education. I am originally from Orlando Florida and moved to Washington to finish college and to spend time with my dad.

I was raised in Pune, India, and my teaching journey has taken me across India and North America. Over the past four years, I’ve been a lead teacher in a Toddler classroom in Toronto, Canada. I relocated to Seattle this summer and am eager to explore this beautiful city! With over fifteen years of experience in early childhood education, I’m continually inspired by the boundless energy and curiosity of the little ones. I look forward to creating wonderful memories together!

I am from Colombia and came to US 24 years ago. I worked 6 years in a regular school and 21 years in Montessori school in Florida and I know this is my passion. I just relocated to Washington State this year. I wanted to live closer to my daughter and my two granddaughters.

Hello! I’m so happy to be a part of the Birch Tree Academy team. I was born and raised California, where I earned a BA in Child and Adolescent Development. I love educational processes and deeply enjoy guiding children through their own learning journeys. I’m excited to get to know all the amazing kiddos here! Outside of work, I’ll be exploring Washington, as I’m still new to it. Hopefully I will get to develop my plant identification skills, hike nearby mountains, and enjoying some of Washington’s beautiful scenery.

I was born and raised in Washington. I went to college at Western Washington University with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation. I have worked with children for the last ten years and really enjoy providing opportunities for children to learn and grow in a fun and exciting environment. In my free time, I love to spend time with friends and family, enjoying the outdoors and taking a ride on my paddleboard with my dog, Izzy.

Hi! My name is Lindsay. I have been working with kids for a while and it started from my big family. I have four siblings and two of them are ten years younger than I am. Growing up my dad worked out of town because of this he wasn't able to live with us so I helped my mom a lot with the kids. I currently am going to school for ECE at Lake Washington tech and plan to get my associates degree. In my free time I like to go roller skating, collage, and dance.

I was born in Baku, then I moved to another country & was a teacher for 27 years. I have two sons, & four grandsons. But still, the luckiest year in my life was 2015, when I moved to the USA. In 2017, I attended Edmonds Community College & graduated in 2018. From the years of 2018-2021, I was working at Providence Hospital as an EKG tech. I soon realized that teaching was truly what made me happy, & that is when I came to Birch Tree Academy. I'm pleased to be a part of such a great team & to share my time with such adorable kids.