Seattle Nature Schools
Teacher Anna
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Anna is the Director at Anna's Little Farm, a mother of 2 and an educator with 20+ years experience in early childhood education. She has a Bachelors degree in Art Education and a Master's Degree in Teaching (MAT). She is a Washington State Certificated teacher and taught Kindergarten, first and second grade in Highline Public Schools before starting her preschool over 15 years ago!
As a primary teacher she was dismayed to see the dramatic turn schools are taking toward test preparation and away from creativity. She is passionate about kids right to play, create and discover. These are the things that truly create a strong healthy mind and a resilient spirit.
Teacher Antonia
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Teacher Antonia is a native Spanish speaker and only speaks Spanish with the children. Despite the language barrier, she is a wonderful comfort to the children and helps us all practice the Spanish we learn. Antonia has been at Anna's Little Farm for over 10 years and is a beloved part of our community.
Teacher Cat
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Teacher Cat has over eight years of professional childcare experience, mostly working in Behavior Therapy with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This has given her excellent insight into building rapport and helping shape new skills with the students, as well as helping to coordinate good communication between parents and teachers. She is currently working towards a degree in Early Childhood Education and is our Assistant Director, as well as one of our Lead Teachers at Anna's Little Farm.
Teacher Rosi
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Rosi is an exciting and engaging Spanish teacher for our students. We all look forward to seeing her on Thursdays! Rosi is also the Director of her own preschool program, Espanol Para Todos . A treasured member of the South Seattle community, we are so lucky to have her on our team!
Teacher Riv
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Teacher Rivkah (Riv) joined the ALF community just this year, making them our newest and brightest addition as our morning programs Lead Teacher. Riv comes to us with 10 years of childcare experience through other preschools, nannying and babysitting! Having moved here last year with her wife to further both of their careers, we feel fortunate to have Riv become a part of ALF.
Teacher Connie
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Connie is a ray of sunshine on a foggy Seattle day. A childhood friend of Anna's, Connie joined our teaching staff when her son was a preschooler and has stayed with us ever since. A powerhouse in her public school PTA and a skilled and intuitive communicator, Connie has a natural and relaxed way with kids and parents that makes her a beloved teacher.
