meet the teachers

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Meet Mrs. Valerie

Hi, I’m Mrs. Valerie, Head Teacher and Director of Knowledge House since 2011. I’m a certified Montessori teacher for ages 3–6 and hold teaching certifications in K–8, Early Childhood, and Special Education.

I love animals, exploring nature, and getting messy with art projects. My favorite part of the day? Watching the little sparks of magic when children of different ages play, explore, and learn together—it never gets old!

Meet Mr. Mark

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Hi, I’m Mr. Mark, a Montessori teacher for ages 3–6, and I’ve been part of Knowledge House since 2013. I love leading the children at circle time in songs, stories and learning to talk in front of and with peers.

The best part of my day is seeing that proud, excited smile when a child discovers that they can do something new on their own—those “aha!” moments are what make teaching so much fun!.

Meet Mr. Will

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Hi, I’m Mr. Will, a Montessori-certified teacher for ages 3–6 and a University of Washington graduate. I’ve been teaching at Knowledge House since 2021.

I love taking the class on nature walks through our garden to explore plants, insects, and animals. It’s always exciting when children share what they know—their questions often spark new topics and discoveries for the whole class!

Meet Ms. Olivia

A young boy with painted hands sitting at a blue table, showing a colorful paint project, with a woman standing beside him smiling.

Hi, I’m Ms. Olivia, a Montessori-certified teacher for ages 3–6 and a South Kitsap High School graduate. I’ve been part of Knowledge House since 2021.

I love reading with the children, and my favorite part of the day is sharing time, when everyone gets a turn to share something special with the group. It’s a fun way to learn from each other and celebrate each child’s voice! 

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