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Mary Feeney, Barnabear Teacher
Mary loves to explore with the Barnabear students, encouraging their natural curiosity and helping them to do things ‘all by themselves’. She makes sure the children have fun so they are excited about learning and can’t wait to go back to school. Mary has been teaching Barnabear since September 2011. She has proven herself to be wonderful with the children and is a well-loved member of our teaching team. Mary, along with her husband Dan, have three daughters, Emily, Kathyrn and Lauren. They like to spend their free time outdoors -- camping, hiking and biking. Mary also enjoys cooking and gardening. Her youngest, Lauren, attended the Day School after Mary’s family moved to Bainbridge Island from Vancouver, WA. Prior to joining St. Barnabas, Mary worked as a Dental Hygienist in a family dental practice. Her interest in early childhood education developed out of her countless hours volunteering in her daughters' preschool and elementary school classrooms. Mary brings her passion for children's literature to her classroom and loves reading her favorite books to the children.
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Kristi Barr, PreSchool Teacher
It would be hard not to smile watching Kristi’s circle time with the preschool classes. Her warm, nurturing approach brings out the children’s cooperation, open ears, playfulness and wonderful imaginations. Kristi sets her sights on meeting children where they are, helping them to take the next developmental step – particularly by learning through play. She has a BA in Psychology from the UW and a certificate in Early Childhood Education, which she has applied to her work at St. Barnabas Day School since spring of 2000. Kristi also has two years with the Bainbridge School District as a para-educator, and five years as a substitute teacher and board member of a cooperative preschool. Kristi, her husband Rick and two grown daughters, Kyla and Kaitlyn, live in a 1901 farmhouse on five acres, where they keep and ride horses. You might even see her at the county fair with their pygmy goats. Of her role as teacher she says, “I feel fortunate to have a job where I can make a difference in the lives of children and their families.” |
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Millie Loughnane, PreSchool & Pre-K Teacher
The children in Millie’s preschool classes know that learning is supportive and fun. With an emphasis on positive reinforcement and learning though play, her students take joy in trying new things. She encourages them to fully explore the classroom’s many treasures. Millie has taught at St. Barnabas since 2004. She teaches Preschool, Pre-K and Panda Pals classes. Holding a Certificate in Education from Lake Washington Technical College, Millie was assistant director for the Suquamish tribe’s preschool program and has taught in various settings including Montessori Country School and Bainbridge Island ChildCare Centers. For a number of years she held the position of Indian Education Program Coordinator for Bainbridge Island School District. Her husband Pat works for Bainbridge Schools and her son Trent goes to Woodward Junior High. She enjoys softball, volleyball and camping with her family. Millie expanded her teaching time at the Day School a few years ago because she truly loves her job and spending time with the children. |
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Barb Boulware, Director/Registrar
Barb comes from a career in marketing and communications. She has worked as the Day School Registrar from 2007-2010, taking on the Director position in July 2010. Barb has lived on Bainbridge Island for 12 years and has been active in the education community. She has three young children, two graduates and one current student of the Day School. Her family will be attending the school for six consecutive years! If you are considering St. Barnabas Day School for your child, please contact Barb at (206) 855-8969 for more information and application materials. |
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