rondee Fuchs -
​3-5 Teacher

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As Teacher for our 3-5 classes, Rondee acts as a sort of stage director, with each child as the star of his or her own preschool learning experience. The themes and activities in the classroom will be based on the children’s interests and joys. Through carefully crafted play opportunities, our students will experience delight in their activities and their own sense of success. As parents and staff, we get to witness our children learning to love learning!

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I have a B.S. in Speech Pathology & Audiology and an AA degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with Special Ed preschools in Walla Walla, Bellevue and Edmonds school districts. I spent 7 years running a Childcare center and have been teaching Head Start for the 15 years before coming to MCP. I love being in a preschool environment. I believe that preschool sets the stage for a life of learning and discovery. I have spent the last several years exploring the effects of a more natural learning environment which includes introducing children to the wonder of the world around them and I am very excited to be with Marysville Cooperative Preschool!

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DEA KIM -
2'S TEACHER

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Dea has spent the last 5 years as a stay at home parent, staying heavily involved with her children’s schools and providing nurturing child care for other families. She has several years of cooperative school experience as a parent and a board member. Her love of early childhood education and specifically the love of our coop experiences have led her to teaching! Heading into her second year as our 2’s teacher, Dea looks forward to continuing to learn and grow professionally while helping facilitate a developmentally appropriate learning environment and supporting our families. Dea is much loved by her students and their families!!

Parent Educators

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As Parent Educator's, Ricci, Kirsten and Heather provide support for families. They share their knowledge and experience and teach parenting techniques during the monthly parent meetings in addition to in-the-moment tips during class time.  They are also available for one-on-one discussions during class time and are excellent resources for individual parenting concerns.

Heather Araki, 2's Parent Educator; Edmonds College Liaison

Kirsten Foster, 3-5 PM Parent Educator

Ricci Kilmer, 3-5 AM Parent Educator