Our Teachers

We prioritize competitive pay for our valued teachers and require all of them to have completed a college degree. We are grateful to maintain high teacher retention rates.

  • Miss Ashley

    Director and Teacher

    Ashley has grown up in the beautiful pacific northwest and graduated from the University of Washington. Before coming to Pixie Hill, she worked as an elementary teacher in the Bellevue school district and received her National Board Certification in literacy. A book lover, Ashley is an avid reader and aims to inspire a love of literature among the students she works with. When not in the classroom Ashley enjoys RV trips with her family, gardening and goofing around with her son and two dogs. Ashley is looking forward to getting to know the families and students of the Pixie Hill community.

  • Miss Bailey

    Teacher

    Bailey was born and raised in Washington and recently moved back to Mercer Island from San Diego, where she studied childhood and family development. She has worked with children in private home settings as well as early education settings and camps. Bailey is excited to be back for her fourth year at Pixie Hill! In her free time she enjoys being outside, exploring the San Juan Islands, spending time with friends and family, and playing with her dog Maverick. She can’t wait to get to know all the new Pixies and their families!

  • Miss Rebecca

    Teacher

    Rebecca loves teaching at Pixie Hill! She has ten years of experience providing care and teaching for children in both private homes and early education centers. Her education background is in school counseling and yoga therapy. Creating a nurturing and safe environment to learn and grow is her focus when being with children. She loves exploring new places and has enjoyed living in several different states, but will always call Washington home. In her free time, she loves weight training, yoga, nature walks, cooking a delicious meal and long road trips.

  • Miss Cristina

    Miss Cristina

    Teacher

    Cristina grew up in Mexico and graduated from the University of Minnesota where she studied Public Health. During the past years, she has developed a passion for Childhood Education while raising her own children. Passionate about nature and wonders of the world, she enjoys sharing her knowledge with children and guiding them through their own discovery of the world. In her free time, Cristina enjoys outdoor and cultural activities with her family and getting muddy while gardening.

Parent Volunteers

  • Lauren Engelmann

    President of the Board

    Lauren is originally from Orlando, FL but is happy to be settled in this corner of the country! Her husband is a Mercer Island native, and they are thrilled to be raising their family in this community among family and old friends. She is a palliative medicine physician and administrator in Downtown Seattle, and she is attempting to remember what it’s like to have a hobby as her two children get a bit older. Lauren is appreciative of the inclusive community at Pixie Hill, and is grateful for the friendships their family has made through the school!

  • Darci Mayette

    Vice President

  • Caitlin McHugh

    Secretary

    Caitlin is a native Mercer Islander and, in fact, a Pixie Hill alumnae! In her day job, she works for a non-profit whose mission is to progress Alzheimer’s disease research through data sharing. In her off time, she wrangles her two children and knits whenever able. The Pixie Hill community is dear to her and she enjoys supporting the school as a board member.

  • Phil Renz

    Maintenance Liaison

  • Katie Kratzer

    Website Liaison

    Katie is originally from the Midwest but happily chose to call Mercer Island home after living all over the Seattle area. She and her husband are parents to three young boys. Prior to being a “stay at home” parent Katie worked as a brand experience designer. She enjoys tapping her old talents to share the magic of Pixie for others to see.

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    Treasurer

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    Social Chair

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    Marketing + Social Media

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