About Us
Director : Jiyon Jennifer Kim
Greetings to all the families and teachers,
I am excited to be part of DreamTree Preschool as a Director. My passion for educating young children started when I studied child development courses at the University of Washington in 1995. After graduating from UW with speech and hearing science and linguistics degrees, I discovered the Montessori Approach to early childhood education and found it to be very convincing. I completed a teaching certificate from Montessori Teacher Preparation of WA in 2003.
Since then, my journey as an educator has been full of adventures and discoveries; from the schools in Vancouver, Canada, and Orange County, California, to the schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, I would set up new programs and transform existing programs into something extraordinary. It has been a rewarding career for me, witnessing hundreds of children blossoming into responsible individuals and new parents gaining the confidence to guide children.
As I embark on yet another journey with DreamTree Korean English bilingual school, I invite you all to be part of this wonderful ride with me every step of the way to walk alongside our children and prepare them for a future that is brighter than our own.
Jung A Chu
Jung-A joined Dream Tree as a Lead Teacher in 2024, bringing over four years of teaching experience from the United Seattle Bellevue Korean School since 2020. She has also served as an instructor for the Ottogi Parenting Class at the Korean Community Service Center since 2020 and gained valuable experience in educating parents of young children.
With her degree in Nutritional Culinary Science from Korea, she contributes to the children's well-being through balanced and healthy food options at DreamTree. Additionally, her experience as a cooking instructor at Nanoom Korean Cooking Class allows her to offer unique and enjoyable cooking classes, adding a fun and engaging element to the children's learning experience.
Jung-A is dedicated to fostering children's holistic development and is excited about the opportunity to grow with the children. Her passion for early childhood education and commitment to nurturing young minds make her a valuable addition to the DreamTree team.
Esabel Dongju Jang
Hello families and teachers!
My name is Esabel, and I am excited to continue my journey with DreamTree Preschool as a Lead teacher. Currently, I am a third-year student at the University of Washington, where I am studying Early Childhood and Education. My passion for teaching young children has been nurtured through my experience as a Korean school teacher at USBKS over the past few years.
Throughout my time at USBKS, I've had the privilege of guiding students as they explore and embrace their cultural heritage while developing essential language and life skills. Witnessing their growth and supporting them as they blossom into confident, capable individuals has been both fulfilling and inspiring.
As I begin this new chapter with DreamTree, I look forward to working together with all of you to create a vibrant and supportive learning environment for our children. Together, we will walk alongside our students and prepare them for a future filled with possibilities.
Juah Chae
My name is Juah Chae, and I am an educator with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and an ESOL endorsement from the University of Washington. During my academic years, I had an opportunity to work with students at different language proficiency levels. At DreamTree Preschool, my goal is to create an inclusive environment where children can develop bilingual fluency in Korean and English while enjoying positive interactions with their peers and teachers. I am excited to contribute to children’s linguistic and social development, fostering a supportive and meaningful learning environment.
저는 워싱턴 대학교에서 초등교육 학사 학위, 초등학교 임용자격증과 ESOL 자격증을 받은 교육자 채주아입니다. 학부 생활 중 다양한 언어 능력을 가진 학생들과 함께 일하는 소중한 경험을 쌓았습니다. 드림트리 유치원에서 저는 아이들이 학우들과 교사와의 긍정적인 관계 형성을 통해 한국어와 영어 이중 언어 능력을 키울 수 있는 환경을 만드는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 아이들의 언어 및 사회적 성장을 돕고, 즐겁고 의미 있는 시간을 가질 수 있도록 최선을 다하겠습니다.