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Our Director
Danielle was born with the love of and gift for teaching. As the daughter of a teacher, she helped her mom as she dreamed of one day teaching her own class. While she obtained her undergrad degree at the University of Washington, Danielle spent afternoons teaching preschool at Little Anchor Childcare in Seattle. She then received her Masters in Teaching from City University in Bellevue. Within the Lake Washington School District, Danielle taught 3rd grade, 2nd grade and Kindergarten for a total of 6 years. After becoming a mom, she dived back into teaching by becoming the Owner & Director of Bellevue Country Day School, which relocated to Woodinville in Spring 2014. She enjoys swimming with her 3 girls, sharing time with her girlfriends and trying new experiences. Her passion for life is as vibrant as her passion for teaching.
Danielle Beresford
Director / Owner
Meet Our Team
You'll love these amazing teachers as much as we do!
Clarice
Hello Friends, Welcome to the Bee Team! I am so excited to be your Pre-K teacher this year! I have 2 daughters named Audrey and Dani. I have 17 years experience teaching Pre-K. I have BA from Gonzaga University. I love teaching science and art!
Michele
I grew up in Redmond. My husband
and I moved to Virginia where I was a
Crisis Counselor and Elementary
School Counselor. After having my
daughter, we moved back
to the PNW.
This is my 9th year teaching the 4’s
class at WCDS. I enjoy spending time
with my husband and three amazing
children who are in 3rd, 6th, and 9th
grade. We enjoy playing sports and
being outdoors.
I LOVE teaching and learning! I am
excited to start this year and look
forward to learning with each of the
preschoolers!
Cathy
I am so excited to be part of the AM Bee Team! I have been part of the WCDS teaching staff for the past 6 years. Originally from Dublin, Ireland I moved to Woodinville in 2013 with my husband Julian and our two sons Jonah and Adam both in college now a Sophomore and a Senior. I enjoy spending time with my family watching our sons play soccer and football. I studied in Dublin institute of technology. I worked for 3 years prior to moving to the states as a special needs assistant and also a school secretary. I can not wait for the new school year to begin.
Shaila
I am excited to be part of the Bumblebee team. I have been part of the WCDS teaching staff for the past 9 years. I have two boys ages 15 and 12 years old. I enjoy working out and spending time with my family. I am a full-time baseball and football mom!
I cannot wait for the
new school year to begin!
Donna
I am originally from the UK and went to college at the University of Plymouth. I have taught PreK at WCDS for the past 3 years in the Bunny classroom. I have spent the last 5 years volunteering in elementary classrooms, where I have helped with small groups in math and reading. My family are WCDS Alumni! My son spent two years here including Pre-K! I love reading, camping, and baking! I live here in Woodinville with my husband, 2 children, 1 hamster and many platy fish!
Kate
I have lived in Maltby my whole life and I have worked with children for the last 13 and a half years. I am currently teaching the Turtles class, Spanish Enrichment, and the PM Bee class. I love working with arts and crafts and drawing anything with colored pencils.
Debbie
I am excited to be part of the Enrichment team. I grew up in Atlanta, GA, moved to Connecticut and California, before finally settling in Seattle. I retired from LWSD as a 2nd grade teacher (where I met Dani). I am now a retire-rehire. I have two daughters and three grandchildren who call me “Grandma Sweetie”. I spend a lot of time reading and working in my yard.
Bettina
Originally from Germany I have taught Pre-K since 2016 and have been working at WCDS for the last 3 years in the Bunny classroom. My husband, our two daughters Matilda and Vanessa and I live in Woodinville and have all kinds of animals. I love spending time with my family, Welcome to the Pre-K Bunnies! swimming, reading and painting.
Emmie
Hey everyone! This is my 3rd year at WCDS! I teach both the Turtles and Frogs classes! In the evenings I also coach competitive gymnastics and have for 6 years! In my free time I love to take my mastiff puppy Daisy on walks!
Teachers who love teaching teach children who love learning !