Short description of your business:
Woodinville Montessori School is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a diverse community of lifelong learners, dedicated to the optimal intellectual, emotional, social, physical, ethical and spiritual development of children using Montessori and contemporary methods.
How many employees are there? 95
When was your business established? 1983
Who is your ideal customer?
My ideal customers are parents looking for educational options for their children (toddlers-high school students). I would love to give anyone a tour that is interested in finding out more about our school.
What is unique about your business that you feel distinguishes you among others offering similar products or services?
Woodinville Montessori School is accredited through Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and American Montessori Society (AMS). We have programs for Toddlers, Early Childhood, Elementary, Junior High and High School students. We have two campuses: North Creek -Main Campus and our Woodinville Campus.
Tell us something that would surprise people about your business: Our curriculum includes independent thinking, entrepreneurship and community service.
Family information (kids, pets, etc): I have a 28 year old cockatiel named Peanut that I have had since I was 12 years old. She is known worldwide at the Professional Petting Bird and has her own Facebook page with over 1200 followers! I live in Bothell with my husband and two daughters.
Personal interests or hobbies:
I enjoy social media, writing blogs, community service, photography, creating greeting cards, meeting people and helping others. I consider myself a lifelong learner, adopting Montessori principles, along with my faith, to find fulfillment and happiness in life. I am currently working on my Doctorate in Business Administration.
Member of any other Associations or Clubs?
Mill Creek Woman’s Club
If money were no obstacle, what would you do?
I would open a center for collaborative knowledge that would promote cross-disciplinary interaction and evolutionary thinking, attracting great minds from all over the world to share their knowledge with each other.
Favorite entree: Salmon
Favorite candy bar or snack: Cashews & Dark Chocolate
Favorite color: Purple
Most exciting trip you’ve ever taken:
When I was 15, I was an exchange student to Japan for six weeks. It was a life changing experience and taught me the value of diversity and cultural understanding.
Tell us something that would surprise others to learn about you:
I served 8 years in the U.S. Army playing oboe in the Army Band and working as an Administrative Specialist for a Calvary Squadron.
