Staff
Since 1980, Mountainside School has been a nurturing haven for young learners in Issaquah, WA. Our commitment to privacy and security ensures your child's learning environment is as safe as it is engaging.
Experienced Childcare & Early Childhood Learning Staff in Issaquah, WA
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.
Experience Our Culture
Our Staff
Our longtime teachers anchor our staff and train new staff members.
Bobbie Green
Owner
Bobbie Green opened Mountainside School in 1980, with a dream of creating a safe and secure environment for children to thrive, including her own children. This led her down the path of opening her own school, which has served thousands of families in the community. Bobbie has a Master's degree in Childhood Education and uses that to train a great staff.
Kimberly Reed
Director
Kimberly has been with Mountainside school in a variety of positions over the last 20 years, taking on the role of Director in 2023. Her favorite part of working with children is watching them grow their minds through experiences, as well as all the hugs and high-fives. Kimberly has a BA in Legal Studies, with multiple classes focusing on child psychology.
Kathy Ashley
Assistant Director and Pre-K Lead
Kathy was so excited to accept the role of Assistant Director, as well as her position of Pre-K Lead. She loves working with the older children, watching them mature and preparing them for their future. Kathy has been working in childcare for many years and has been part of the Mountainside team since 2018.
Teachers & Staff
- Marie Helm has been with Mountainside School since 1980.
- Margo Roske, teacher and assistant arrived in 1992.
- Kay Michel came to Mountainside in 1999.
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.
Ready to become a part of the Mountainside family?
Whether you're a parent seeking a trusted childcare partner or an educator drawn to our community-centric vision, we are here to support you. Reach out for more information or schedule a visit. We're excited to support your child's early learning adventure.