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3-4's & Pre-K Teacher: Steffeny Wood
Steffeny is the children’s teacher for both the 3’s class and Pre-K class. She has been working with children since her first teaching internship in 1993. She has a degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Language Arts. Her experience with preschoolers began when setting up play groups for her own children. Steffeny was an involved Issaquah Coop parent with her own two boys and daughter, occasionally filling in as the substitute teacher.
A former 2nd and 3rd grade teacher, Steffeny has also taught at a Bellevue College Toddler class and a Pre-K 4 and 5 year-old class. We are excited to have Steffeny returning to ICP this year as our children’s teacher.
Steffeny and her family are Issaquah residents and enjoy outdoor activities like camping, waterskiing and snow skiing.
“I love the excitement and wonder children possess. I enjoy working in a career that allows me to interact with children on a regular basis, contributing to and observing their growth and development. I enjoy providing projects for the students that bring out their creativity and imagination. I am looking forward to working with both the children and their parents in the classroom.”
A former 2nd and 3rd grade teacher, Steffeny has also taught at a Bellevue College Toddler class and a Pre-K 4 and 5 year-old class. We are excited to have Steffeny returning to ICP this year as our children’s teacher.
Steffeny and her family are Issaquah residents and enjoy outdoor activities like camping, waterskiing and snow skiing.
“I love the excitement and wonder children possess. I enjoy working in a career that allows me to interact with children on a regular basis, contributing to and observing their growth and development. I enjoy providing projects for the students that bring out their creativity and imagination. I am looking forward to working with both the children and their parents in the classroom.”
3-4's & Pre-K Parent Ed Instructor: Barb Hill
Barb has been working with 3s class parents at Issaquah Cooperative Preschool since 2001 and has been a Parent Education Instructor with Bellevue College since 1998. Barb holds a BA in Elementary Education/Child and Family Studies from WSU and has completed post-graduate studies in Human Development through Pacific Oaks College Northwest. When she is in the classroom lab she loves interacting with and getting to know the children in the classroom. Barb teaches our monthly parent education classes, which include lecture, discussion, and problem-solving components. Topics are determined by the needs of the parents, but always include child development, individual differences in children, and effective discipline techniques. Barb views parenting as an opportunity for adults to learn more about themselves as they strengthen their relationship with their child. She hopes to help parents grow into advocates for all children.
Barb and her family live in Duvall. Both of her young adult children are graduates of BC’s cooperative preschool programs. She spends as much time as she can outside, whether poking around the yard or walking local trails with her dog. She’s an avid reader of fiction and watches lots of movies with her family.
“I feel privileged to work with co-op families. They take their work as parents seriously enough to have sought out a place where they can learn more about their child and themselves. I feel proud to be a part of this learning community. It’s when we laugh together that I know great things are happening.”
Barb and her family live in Duvall. Both of her young adult children are graduates of BC’s cooperative preschool programs. She spends as much time as she can outside, whether poking around the yard or walking local trails with her dog. She’s an avid reader of fiction and watches lots of movies with her family.
“I feel privileged to work with co-op families. They take their work as parents seriously enough to have sought out a place where they can learn more about their child and themselves. I feel proud to be a part of this learning community. It’s when we laugh together that I know great things are happening.”