Kitsap Memorial

Hannah graduated from University of Michigan with a degree in Public Policy, with a focus area in mental health issues and policy. She is passionate about mental wellness and social-emotional learning, and spent much of her undergrad career working on various university mental health programming.

After climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2017, Hannah fell in love with hiking, camping, and spending time outdoors. She also loves working with children, and has previously worked as a camp counselor and at an elementary school. Hannah is excited to help Magnolia students explore and nurture their relationship to the natural world.

Megan graduated from Evergreen College with a degree in Human Services. After multiple trips working with youth overseas, she knew she wanted to work with children. Megan is a lover of all things outdoors and immediately connected with the mission of Magnolia Forest Preschool. She can most often be found outside, running, hiking, or biking, and also works as a running and endurance coach.

Megan grew up in Arkansas and Tacoma, but has lived in North Kitsap for the past 10 years with her husband, Ian, with the exception of a year-and-a-half they spent traveling the country. That time solidified that Poulsbo was their home. Together with their son Colin, they spend most of their time exploring the boundless beauty of the PNW, and traveling as time allows.

Alyssa is a Pacific Northwest native and loves all the forest has to offer young children’s development. She is earning a BA in early childhood education through Western Washington University. Upon completion, she hopes to become a certified special education paraeducator.

When Alyssa's first niece was born with a developmental disorder called Cornelia de Lange syndrome, she began a journey to become an educator. This had a huge impact on Alyssa’s life and is what impassioned  her to work with young children. She is intrigued by the neurological growth and development in children, especially the correlation between imaginative play and brain stimulation. Alyssa believes that the growing independence of young minds is what drives their future success.

Sam is currently a student at Kingston High School. She has enjoyed working at Magnolia summer camps for the last few years and as a substitute teacher. Sam loves seeing children free to explore the forest and the true genuineness of their joy. Children naturally notice the little details, and Sam enjoys seeing the Forest through their perspective. Sam has studied theatre and creative writing which lend themselves to imaginative play.