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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.”
Parent Educator: Louise Sneath
Originally from the UK, Louise and her family moved here 20 years ago and found a home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Louise has worked with families for all her professional career, beginning as a Children’s Nurse in Nottingham (England) and then becoming a Health Visitor before starting her family. After moving here, Louise created and taught a successful New Parents’ class in Seattle for over a decade and then completed her graduate program from Seattle University in 2020.
Louise adores being the parent educator for the Infant and Wobbler classes at Bellevue College, but there is also something special about the wonder and delight of preschool-aged children. She jumped at the chance to join the ICP team when offered the opportunity. Her goal as a parent educator is to support families where they are at, building confidence and strong community networks. Her catchphrase is “parenting is an art, not a science,” which reminds parents there is no one right way to parent. Louise hopes to encourage families to extend grace and understanding to themselves and others as they embark on this parenting journey together.
Louise is now learning how to parent young adults as all her children have now left home! Whilst she misses the hustle and bustle of having three children at home, she enjoys having extra time with her husband to explore art, music, and the many hikes in the area. When not working, Louise loves to bake, go on a daily walk, and catch up with friends.
Louise adores being the parent educator for the Infant and Wobbler classes at Bellevue College, but there is also something special about the wonder and delight of preschool-aged children. She jumped at the chance to join the ICP team when offered the opportunity. Her goal as a parent educator is to support families where they are at, building confidence and strong community networks. Her catchphrase is “parenting is an art, not a science,” which reminds parents there is no one right way to parent. Louise hopes to encourage families to extend grace and understanding to themselves and others as they embark on this parenting journey together.
Louise is now learning how to parent young adults as all her children have now left home! Whilst she misses the hustle and bustle of having three children at home, she enjoys having extra time with her husband to explore art, music, and the many hikes in the area. When not working, Louise loves to bake, go on a daily walk, and catch up with friends.