Staff

Experienced Childcare & Early Childhood Learning Staff in Issaquah, WA

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Highly experienced teachers lead the staff of Mountainside School. Teachers are certified - including STARS required training. They attend yearly continuing education workshops and are committed to the education and care of young children.
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Our Staff

Our longtime teachers anchor our staff and train new staff members.

Owners:

  • Director - Kimberly Reed joined us in 2021.  In 2024, we are happy to welcome her to her current role.
  • Kathy Ashley has been a valuable member of the staff since 2018, and became Assistant Director in 2024.
  • Director Emeritus - Debbie Giralmo joined Mountainside in 1985, becoming Director in 1999; acting as the Lead for the Preschool and Pre-K programs.
  • Marie Helm has been with Mountainside School since 1980.
  • Margo Roske, teacher and assistant arrived in 1992.
  • Kay Michel came to Mountainside in 1999.
  • Barbara Green has her masters in Early Education from University of Washington.
  • Phyllis Ballough is a certified Early Education teacher with a degree in Daycare Management.

Specialty Classes

We recognize how precious family time is with your child. Therefore, we save you the time of transporting children to their extracurricular activities.
  • Holly Parsons is our music specialist. Holly provides the program taught to our children on Music and Movement. Her goals are to provide a firm musical foundation. She believes in exploration, confidence, and participation. Her goal is to create a love of music in children and expose them to a variety of instruments and songs.
General Information
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Please call 425-392-9366 for current openings, and tours.
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