Director and Teacher

Ashley has grown up in the beautiful pacific northwest and graduated from the University of Washington. Before coming to Pixie Hill, she worked as an elementary teacher in the Bellevue school district and received her National Board Certification in literacy. A book lover, Ashley is an avid reader and aims to inspire a love of literature among the students she works with. When not in the classroom Ashley enjoys RV trips with her family, gardening and goofing around with her son and two dogs. Ashley is looking forward to getting to know the families and students of the Pixie Hill community.

Teacher

Bailey was born and raised in Washington and recently moved back to Mercer Island from San Diego, where she studied childhood and family development. She has worked with children in private home settings as well as early education settings and camps. Bailey is excited to be back for her fourth year at Pixie Hill! In her free time she enjoys being outside, exploring the San Juan Islands, spending time with friends and family, and playing with her dog Maverick. She can’t wait to get to know all the new Pixies and their families!

Teacher

Rebecca loves teaching at Pixie Hill! She has ten years of experience providing care and teaching for children in both private homes and early education centers. Her education background is in school counseling and yoga therapy. Creating a nurturing and safe environment to learn and grow is her focus when being with children. She loves exploring new places and has enjoyed living in several different states, but will always call Washington home. In her free time, she loves weight training, yoga, nature walks, cooking a delicious meal and long road trips.

Substitute Teacher

Cristina grew up in Mexico and graduated from the University of Minnesota where she studied Public Health. During the past years, she has developed a passion for Childhood Education while raising her own children. Passionate about nature and wonders of the world, she enjoys sharing her knowledge with children and guiding them through their own discovery of the world. In her free time, Cristina enjoys outdoor and cultural activities with her family and getting muddy while gardening.