Our Teachers
Monica Rodriguez - 3s/4s
Monica has a Masters in Teaching in Elementary Education as well as a Bachelors in Architecture. She has taught in the Bellevue College Parent Ed Program's Toddlers class as well as the Discovery Science Lab Class. She loves working with young children and believes strongly in the importance of play in children's cognitive and social development.
Kim Hagens - Pre-K
Kim has more than 15 years experience in the Bellevue College program, as teacher, parent educator, and parent. She holds a B.A. in Home Economics with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education. As a teacher she enjoys working with both the children and the parents.
“I want to provide an enriching environment with fun and positive experiences to help facilitate that Co-op experience for everyone.”
Parent Educator
Barbara Hill
Barb has worked with young children and their families since graduating with a BA in Elementary Education with emphasis in Child and Family Studies from WSU. She has done some graduate work studying Human Development with Pacific Oaks College Northwest. Barb has been with Bellevue College Parent Education since 1998 and is a big fan of the cooperative preschool model.
“When families with diverse backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, economic status, family make-up, schedules and values come together to actively participate in their child’s early learning experience they find more in common, build connections, and grow and learn together. Good things are happening when we laugh together through the challenges and joys of raising children.”