Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms: 1 & 2

Welcome to the Pre-Kindergarten program at Country Dawn. My name is Vikki, and I am looking forward to being your child’s Pre-K teacher this year. I am excited to teach your child and make it an amazing year!

Let me tell you about myself. I am married to my husband Scott and we have 2 wonderful teenagers, Katie and Carter. We have lived in Lake Stevens since 2005. I enjoy reading, baking, hiking, and spending quality time with my family relaxing at the ocean.

I started my working career in healthcare. I attended Edmonds College in the Medical Assisting program. I also have a certification in Phlebotomy and Medical Billing. I worked in healthcare for 10 years, until my daughter was 18 months old, when I decided to stay home full time. While my children were in Elementary school at Skyline Elementary, I was a classroom volunteer, PTA member, managed the student store, and was a classroom Art Docent. Spending so much time working with the children at Skyline, I realized I really wanted to change careers to education. I became a substitute para educator with the Lake Stevens school district for a year, then was offered a position as a Pre-K teacher’s assistant in my church’s preschool program. I worked there for 4 years before coming to Country Dawn. I worked as an assistant Pre-K teacher at Country Dawn starting in 2021, before becoming a lead teacher in 2023. I love working with 4- and 5-year-olds. I have completed 30+ hours of Stars Training, and am certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid. 

I look forward to a fantastic school year with your children.

Sincerely,

Ms. Vikki 

 Welcome to the Pre-Kindergarten Program. My name is Monica, and I'm excited to be teaching your children. I have worked in childcare for 12 years, and 5 years with this age group. I enjoy this age group and I'm happy to be working with you and your child. 

 I am looking forward to meeting each of you, but first let me tell you a little about myself. I was born in Mexico and raised in Lake Stevens. Graduated at the Lake Stevens High School in 2012 and started working at Country Dawn. I completed the Washington STARS Training Program, CDA Certificate and have taken many more childcare classes offered through the Snohomish County Association for Education and Volunteers of America. I am also certified in CPR, AED and First Aid.

 I live in Lake Stevens with my boyfriend and three daughters Sophia, Camila and Alanna. I enjoy watching my girls play soccer, going on adventures and spending time with family and friends.

During the next several weeks students will be getting to know each other, their new schedule, classroom and playground. students will also be practicing various skills such as using good manners and working together as a team. students will be learning their shapes and colors in depth, as well as practicing fine motor skills by cutting, gluing and learning to use a pencil properly. 

 I look forward to a great year and many memories to be created. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to talk with me, email me at Countrydawnmonicaj@gmail.com or message me through ProCare.

 Sincerely,

 Ms. Monica