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Debbie Hayes is the owner of Bellevue Country Day School and teaches the 3-year old preschool classes and the science programs. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Medical Technology. Certified in Early Childhood Education, Debbie has been involved at the pre school and primary education levels for 23 years. Prior to Bellevue Country Day School, Debbie's previous experience with childhood education includes work with South Seattle Community College and Bellevue Community College. She spent many years honing her chemistry skills at the UW Medical Center. Her 3 "chicks" have flown the coop but she keeps busy with her two cats, cockatoos and a flock of chickens and ducks.

Elizabeth Freeman has a Bachelor Degree in Education from Bath University, England. She taught High School in England before immigrating to the United States in 1987. She was an Instructional Assistant in Lake Washington School District Elementary Schools before having her two children. Both her children went through the Bellevue Country Day School programs and she just couldn't leave so she started teaching here. She has been teaching at Bellevue Country Day School for 10 years, beginning with the 3-year olds class and is now working with the 4-year old and Pre-K classes. She loves to sing and the helps the children learn "real English!" Elizabeth and her family enjoy sailing, being outdoors and just life in general.

Clarice picture Clarice King has a BA from Gonzaga University and is currently working towards her Early Childhood Associate degree. Clarice has five years experience in Elementary Education as an Instructional Assistant and Para-educator. "Mrs. King" loves art and has been an art docent for the past six years for elementary age children. "Children are my passion; I can't seem to stay out of the classroom." Reading and literacy are very important to Mrs. King. She has been involved with the Read Naturally program and the Linguistic Remedies Reading method for young readers. She teaches the 3-year old preschool classes and the pre-kindergarten preschool class. Clarice has two girls, ages 16 and 14 and a dog named Coco. Clarice and her family love hiking, cross-country skiing, biking and the beach. JudyE

Judy East spent most her childhood barefoot and knee deep in mud, sand or paint, playing with snails and bugs of all sizes. Judy has a science degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a Masters in Public Health Education from UCLA. She's also a registered dietitian. Judy has been educating in one form or another for 20 years and has taught all ages, from preschoolers to nonagenarians. This is Judy’s 6th year at BCDS learning from science students. Judy’s children, now 12 and 10, are BCDS alums. The East family loves exploring the outside world of the Pacific Northwest and yes, they’re still knee deep in mud, sand or paint and playing with “roly poly” bugs, bees and the inconceivably large PNW banana slugs.

max Maxine Pippin grew up in Idaho enjoying skiing, sailing, and creating art. Her love of art led her to earn a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree from Boise State University. She has a passion for learning and loves to make learning fun for kids. She has been an elementary school art docent for six years. This is Maxine’s 6th year working with the Science Club at BCDS. The students’ enthusiasm, knowledge, and imagination they bring to science class is exciting to her. Maxine has two children ages 11 and 14. The Pippin family enjoys the outdoors, and learning about our world.

Margot Feeney has a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Simon Fraser Universi margot_ready ty in Vancouver, British Columbia. She taught Kindergarten through Fifth Grade over thirteen years of teaching for the Surrey School District. After moving to Bellevue, WA. with her family in 1991, Margot stayed home to raise her two children, now 24 and 19 years of age. Margot was very involved with the Bellevue public schools' PTA. This is Margot's second year teaching the four year old and Pre-K classes at Bellevue Country Day school and she loves being back in the classroom. Margot and her family enjoy skiing, back country hiking and travelling. You also might see Margot out walking with her beloved Cocker Spaniel, Leo!