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About Us

Director : Jiyon Jennifer Kim

Greetings to all of you!  


I am truly honored to join DreamTree Preschool as Director. My passion for educating young children began during my studies in child development courses at the University of Washington in 1995. After earning degrees in Speech and Hearing Science and Linguistics from UW, I discovered the Montessori Approach to early childhood education and found it profoundly inspiring. In 2003, I completed my teaching certificate through the Montessori Teacher Preparation of Washington.  


Since then, my journey as an educator has taken me to diverse schools across Vancouver, Canada; Orange County, California; and even Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Throughout these experiences, I have had the privilege of creating new programs and transforming existing ones into extraordinary environments for learning and growth. Witnessing hundreds of children blossom into responsible individuals and seeing new parents gain confidence as they guide their children has been immensely rewarding.  


Now, as I embark on this exciting new chapter with DreamTree—a bilingual Korean-English school—I wholeheartedly invite you all to join me in this wonderful journey. Together, we will walk alongside our children and nurture them as they prepare for a future that is brighter than ever. I look forward to working closely with all of you and building a community where every child can thrive.  


Warm regards, 


드림트리 유치원의 원장으로 함께하게 되어 진심으로 영광입니다. 저는 1995년 워싱턴대학교에서 아동발달 과정을 공부하면서 어린아이들을 교육하는 것에 대한 열정을 키우게 되었습니다. 워싱턴대학교에서 언어청각학과 언어학 학위를 취득한 후, 유아교육에 대한 몬테소리 접근법을 접하게 되었고, 그 교육철학이 매우 인상 깊었습니다. 2003년에는 워싱턴주 몬테소리 교사 준비 과정을 통해 교사 자격증을 취득했습니다.  


그 이후, 제 교육 여정은 캐나다 밴쿠버와 캘리포니아 오렌지 카운티를 비롯하여, 두바이와 아부다비에 이르는 다양한 학교들로 이어졌습니다. 그 과정에서 새로운 프로그램을 만들고, 기존 프로그램을 특별한 학습 환경으로 변화시키는 데 기여했습니다. 수백 명의 아이들이 책임감 있는 개개인으로 성장하고, 새로운 부모님들이 자신감 있게 아이들을 지도하는 모습을 보는 것은 제게 큰 보람이었습니다.  


이제 드림트리와 함께하는 이 새로운 여정을 시작하며, 저는 여러분 모두가 이 아름다운 여정을 함께해 주시기를 진심으로 바랍니다. 우리의 아이들과 함께 걸으며, 더 밝은 미래를 준비하는 데 함께 동행해 주시기를 바랍니다. 여러분과 긴밀히 협력하며, 모든 아이들이 성장하고 번영할 수 있는 커뮤니티를 만들어 가는 데 힘쓰겠습니다.  

감사합니다!



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.

Jeongmi Heo

 


안녕하세요! 드림트리유치원의 일원이 되어 정말 기쁘고 기대가 됩니다. 저는 한국에서 유치원 예술 센터를 운영하며 12년 동안 아이들과 함께한 경험을 바탕으로, 어린이 교육에 대한 기본적인 이해를 쌓아왔습니다. 이후 미국에서 몇 년간 어린이 교육에 종사하며 다양한 문화와 아이들의 잠재력에 대한 깊은 통찰을 얻을 수 있었습니다.

이제 이러한 경험을 바탕으로, 따뜻한 격려 속에서 아이들이 각자의 가능성을 마음껏 펼칠 수 있도록 돕는 것이 저의 목표입니다. 아이들과 함께 즐겁게 배우고 성장해 나갈 수 있기를 기대하며, 여러분과 소중한 시간을 함께하게 되어 기쁩니다.

앞으로 많은 사랑과 관심 부탁드리며, 함께 행복한 유치원 생활을 만들어 가기를 바랍니다!

 

I am delighted to introduce myself as a new member of the Dream Tree Preschool family. It is truly an honor to be part of this wonderful community.

I have a background in piano music and have spent over 12 years dedicated to child care as the owner and director of a preschool art center in Korea. This experience allowed me to develop a deep understanding of early childhood education and the importance of fostering creativity in young minds. In addition, my years of working in child care in the U.S. have further enriched my perspective.

My goal is to create a nurturing and encouraging environment where every child feels supported and inspired to explore their unique talents. I firmly believe that with warmth, guidance, and the joy of learning, we can help each child develop confidence and curiosity that will stay with them throughout their educational journey.


June Shin

Ms. Hwayoung Shin (Ms. June) joined DreamTree in November and currently oversees the aftercare program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. She majored in Early Childhood Education in Korea and worked as a kindergarten teacher for seven years before moving to the United States in 2021 to pursue Montessori teacher training. She received her certification in 2024. With her love for children and dedication to the principles of Montessori education, Ms. June brings clarity and brightness to DreamTree's aftercare progr

We are delighted to introduce Ms. Hwayoung Shin (Ms. June), who joined our DreamTree community in November. Ms. June oversees the aftercare program every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 PM, where she nurtures and guides our children with great care and enthusiasm.  


Ms. June brings a wealth of experience to DreamTree. She majored in Early Childhood Education in Korea and spent seven years working as a kindergarten teacher before moving to the United States in 2021 to further her knowledge of Montessori education. After completing rigorous Montessori teacher training, she earned her certification in 2024.


Her love for children, coupled with her commitment to Montessori principles, shines through in all aspects of her work. We are excited for the positive impact she continues to have on our aftercare program.  


Please join us in warmly welcoming Ms. June to DreamTree!  


드림트리에 지난 11월부터 합류에 주신 신화영 (Ms.June) 선생님이십니다. 현재 화목요일 3:30-5:30pm aftercare 를 맡고계십니다. 

한국에서 유아교육을 전공하고 7년간 유치원 교사 생활을 하시다가 2021년 미국에서 몬테소리 교사 과정을 공부하기 위해 오셨고 2024년에 교사자격증을 받으셨습니다.

아이들을 사랑하는 마음과 몬테소리 교육이념을 바탕으로 드림트리 aftercare 프로그램을 이끌어가시는 맑고 밝은 June 선생님 이십니다 ! 


Jiyun Kwon

안녕하세요, 드림트리 가족에 새로 합류하신 권지윤 선생님을 소개드립니다. 선생님께서는 영어 교육 자격증을 보유하고 계시며, 한국에서 다년간 K-12 학생들을 대상으로 독서와 작문을 가르친 풍부한 경험을 가지셨습니다. 또한, 유아교육 자격증을 취득하신 후, 유아들을 대상으로 교육하신 경력이 있으십니다.  


권지윤 선생님은 어린이들의 성장을 돕고 발달을 촉진하는 데 깊은 열정을 가지고 계십니다. 선생님의 이러한 열정과 전문성은 드림트리의 교육 목표와 완벽히 일치하며, 앞으로 드림트리의 교육 커뮤니티에 많은 긍정적인 영향을 주실 것으로 기대됩니다.  


권지윤 선생님을 드림트리 가족으로 따뜻하게 환영해 주시기 바랍니다. 함께 드림트리의 모든 어린이들에게 풍성하고 배려 깊은 환경을 만들어가길 바랍니다.  


Ms. Kwon holds an English teaching credential and has extensive experience teaching K-12 students in reading and writing during her time in Korea. Her expertise extends to early childhood education, having earned a specialized certificate and worked with preschool-aged children before coming to the United States.  


Her passion for fostering growth and development in young learners aligns beautifully with DreamTree's mission. We are excited to see Ms. Kwon contribute her skills and enthusiasm to our school, and we look forward to the positive impact she will have on our children.  


Please join us in welcoming Ms. Kwon to the DreamTree family. Together, we’ll continue creating a nurturing and enriching environment for every child in our community. 

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