Reviews

“My family feels so blessed to have had Miss Ginger teach both our girls. She taught them so much beyond the kinderprep curriculum. My children’s love of nature, care for the environment, concern and compassion for others, conflict resolution, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning are all rooted in their time spent with Miss Ginger. Every day they would come home teaching me things…from life skills to how to have fun, Miss Ginger covers it all!

Miss Ginger’s passion for learning is contagious. My eldest’s love of history and music rapidly evolved from Miss Ginger’s lesson plan on the Titanic. It started with being captivated by the story, and led to Miss Ginger teaching her how to play her first song on the keyboard, “My Heart Will Go On.” Now she loves reading historical novels, and wants to play multiple instruments. I can’t keep up!

Miss Ginger is also so good at pushing kids beyond their comfort zone. She took my child who detested dirt and bugs and turned her into someone who now loves to get muddy and dirty, and is fascinated by all creatures…even the scary ones!

Miss Ginger is so inclusive. I remember one kid who was struggling with his emotions, and would push kids, etc. My instinct was to want that kid kicked out. But Miss Ginger helped this kid learn to identify his feelings and talk about things instead of hurting others, and I’d find my child coming home so proud, saying so-and-so “is learning to use his words!” They became great playmates…and I was ready to cast this kid aside. She sees the good in people and builds on it. We need more people like Miss Ginger in this world.

She teaches kids to be independent, but is also so loving and nurturing. My girls and I are better humans because of Miss Ginger. She will embrace your family, and prepare your children for so much in life, leaving big shoes to fill for all their future teachers!”

Jen, Tom, Olivia and Lilja Lowell

“Our son Isaac adored Ms. Ginger and loved his time with her. She did a wonderful job of recognizing his strengths and helping him to further develop and cultivate them. At the same time she acknowledged areas he could improve on but she did so in a loving and caring way so that he in no way felt any negativity. He grew so much in his maturity during his time with Ms. Ginger and he excelled in kindergarten! My husband and I would highly recommend Ms. Ginger for anyone looking for preschool for their child!!”

Carolyn, Brian, Paige and Isaac Henderson

“Miss Ginger was an amazing preschool teacher in so many ways. She brought creativity and exploration into the classroom and made every day interesting and fun. She encouraged our daughter, Eliza, to try new things and build her skills. She was generous and fun and so present with the kids. I believe she truly loved being with them, and they could feel it. I still cry every single time I read the note that she wrote in Eliza’s goodbye card. Eliza loved her dearly and I feel very fortunate that Ginger was a partner in helping us to raise our little girl. A truly magical teacher. The parents and children in Bothell are very lucky to have her in their community!!”

Rachel Myers, Kevin and Eliza Kelliher

“Our son loved his time with Miss Ginger. She really knew and valued him—he wasn’t treated as one of many kids, but was treated as an individual who brought his own strengths to the community. Ginger’s positivity and love of the natural world was evident in everything she did. The classroom was filled with rocks, bird’s nests, and leaves, and the kids were encouraged to explore their interests. A true professional, when she had concerns about our son’s development, she brought them up appropriately and with the evidence to back them up. Ginger’s warmth and gentleness is incredible and we always felt deeply thankful that she was in our child’s life as an additional loving adult with whom to build a relationship.”

Jen, Luke, Graydon and Rally Pinnow

“Our 5 year old and our family loves Miss Ginger! We can’t say enough about Ginger’s level of caring and effective teaching. We’re sad she is leaving Bellingham, but we’re happy families in another location will have access to her wonderful personality and teaching skill. We wish you the best Ginger, and thank you for the kindness and love you showed our kids!”

Bill, Rhonda, Kaia and Riley Evans