Melissa

Lead Teacher

Melissa is a college student studying Audiology and wants to work with children in her career. She cares deeply for the children and language learning.

Windy

Lead Teacher

Windy is a certified Montessori Teacher and has worked in the Montessori program for over 5 years. She is an asset for our preschool program and for each of the children.

Meredith Russell

Owner

Meredith is the daughter of Irvina and grew up at A Quiet Forest. She continues the legacy of A Quiet Forest Preschool as she takes over in the summer of 2024.

Meredith has been working with children her whole life - from Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to camp counselor, sports coach, art teacher and more! She has worked in three different daycares and preschools and is well versed in child development and psychology.

Meredith holds a Bookkeeping Certificate from Bellevue College, an Associate of Arts from Pierce College, and a Bachelors from Washington State University. She is also a 20 year Army Veteran trained as a medic. She owns an art studio in Lakewood WA and has one son, a dog, and a cat.