About Us
LeighAnn Biesman | Co-Founder
LeighAnn is a mother of three. She has a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with additional certifications in English as a Second Language (ESL) and middle school English, Reading and Language Arts (ELA). She taught first grade, fifth grade ELA, and a Title One reading pull-out program in Fort Worth, Texas, serving emerging readers in grades K-5. She also has five years of experience as a lead teacher in a center-based childcare in Seattle, working primarily with ages 11 months-2.5 years. Her most recent work was as a nanny for a family with two small children. She does life with her long-term partner and a menagerie of cats, and loves to thrift, drink coffee, and take care of plants in her spare time.
Renee Connor-Sheen | Co-Founder
Renee graduated from Trinity Lutheran College, with a Bachelor of Arts in Children, Youth, and Family Studies (CYFS) and a Minor in Early Childhood Education (ECE). She has experience working as a lead teacher in center-based childcares in Seattle. Renee's most current work was as a nanny for two years with two families with small children, and is part of a leadership planning and teaching team for a weekly Kid's (Pre-K-5th grade) Program. She lives with her husband, loves drinking coffee, reading, camping, and spending time with her family.
Sophie Beck | Lead Preschool Teacher
Sophie is a passionate and fun-loving teacher from Seattle. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Painting & Drawing from University of Washington, where she also studied music and was an active member of the Husky Marching Band. She has four years of experience as a teacher and administrator in a center-based childcare program in downtown Seattle, where she primarily worked with children between 18 months and 4 years of age. She loves incorporating music and art into her teaching practice as a means of fostering creativity in young children. In her free time she enjoys painting, reading, going to concerts, and playing with the Husky Alumni Band.
Evan Olivier | Lead Preschool Teacher
Evan is a positive and energetic teacher from Seattle. He studies music theory and music business in Austin, TX. Evan is also a firefighter academy graduate who worked briefly with a department in Northern Washington. He has over three years of experience as a teacher in center-based childcare programs in Seattle and most recently, he was a nanny for multiple families. In his free time, Evan enjoys drawing, playing guitar and drums, going to concerts, visiting the local cow farms, and doing anything creative.
:) | Assistant Preschool Teacher
Picture & Bio coming soon!
June Salviati | School Age Coordinator
June is a parent of two (cats). Studying child psychology and development, they have a passion for learning as well as creating encouraging, supportive, and creative learning environments. With three years of childcare experience as a paraeducator and substitute teacher in California, and one year as a Boys & Girls Club Counselor, June has brought their enthusiasm for teaching primarily to 3-7 year-olds. June lives in Seattle with their two cats, and enjoys reading old Sci-fi and playing Dungeons and Dragons.
Kelsey Gomez | Lead Infant Teacher
Kelsey is a Texan transplant who found her way to Seattle in 2022. For years, she has immersed herself in the joy of working with children, wearing various hats, such as: a nanny, teacher, and substitute. Kelsey enjoys unwinding at the local café with a drink while journaling, soaking up the sun, paddle boarding, and feeding the ducks at the local parks.
Cassie Carabellese | Lead Toddler Teacher
Picture & Bio coming soon!
:) | Assistant Toddler Teacher
Picture & Bio coming soon!
Future Positions at Ivy Blossom Preschool!
Infant-Toddler Lead
Infant-Toddler Assistant
Infant-Toddler Assistant
Infant Room experience HIGHLY preferred!
CPR/First Aid, background check required.
CDA or willingness required.
Love and patience for babes REQUIRED!
$27-$30/hr, DOE.
Full medical/dental/vision coverage.
PTO, sick days, and paid vacation.
Infant-Toddler Assistant
Infant-Toddler Assistant
Infant-Toddler Assistant
Experience with basic infant care required.
CPR/First Aid, background check required.
Love and patience for babes required.
$20-$23/hr, DOE.
Full medical/dental/vision coverage.
PTO, sick days, and paid vacation.
Pre-K Lead
Pre-K Lead
Pre-K Lead
Preschool experience HIGHLY preferred!
CPR/First Aid, background check required.
CDA or willingness required.
Love and patience for children REQUIRED!
$26-$28/hr, DOE.
Full medical/dental/vision coverage.
PTO, sick days, and paid vacation.
Floater
Pre-K Lead
Pre-K Lead
Floaters have a bad rep in the childcare field- not here! We need and VALUE someone who can work in ANY room on ANY day.
CPR/First Aid, background check required.
Love and experience for/with birth-4th grade!
$22-25/hr, DOE
Full medical/dental/vision coverage.
PTO, sick days, and paid vacation.