Kerry Lodge

Director

Kerry has been teaching at Best Beginnings Preschool since 2006, spending time in both our 3's and PreK programs as a lead teacher. She was born and raised in Washington State.  Kerry received her BS Degree in Community Health Education from Central Washington University and her Masters Degree from City University.  She is married and has two children. Over the past 15 years, Kerry has volunteered her time in many Lake Washington School District programs. Kerry is the honored recipient of the PTSA Silver Hawk and Golden Acorn awards, both from Redmond Elementary. In her spare time, Kerry enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dog, baking and reading.  

Finance Manager and Accountant

Patty started working at Best Beginnings Preschool in 2003 as an assistant teacher in our transitional Kindergarten class. She spent time teaching in our 3's program before switching gears and moving into an administrative position. Patty now handles all of the financial work for the preschool. Patty was born and raised in Kirkland and after marrying moved to Snohomish in 1986. Patty and her husband have two grown children. She lives on a small farm with 6 cows, a dog and 2 cats. Patty spends time volunteering for the Snohomish Education Foundation where she is a member of the board.  

PreK Teacher & Admin Assistant

Stephanie joined Best Beginnings Preschool in the Fall of 2008 as an assistant teacher in our 3's preschool program. She grew up in Everett, WA. For the last 28 years, Stephanie and her husband have resided in Redmond (English Hill). They have three grown daughters and one son-in-law. Stephanie spent time volunteering in her daughters' classrooms, PTSA, local sports programs and her church youth programs. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, practicing the ukulele and crocheting. When she is not working in the classroom as a lead PreK teacher, you can find her in our school office helping as the Administrative Assistant.

PreK Teacher

Siobhan joined Best Beginnings Preschool in 2015 where she assisted in the younger 3's program. She now teaches in our PreK program. She grew up in Ireland and attended college in Athlone where she received a BA in Business studies as well as a certificate from the Institute of Accounting Technicians of Ireland. After the birth of her third child she gave up working in the business field to focus on her children. Prior to moving to the US, she worked as an assistant to Little Friends Preschool in her hometown. She moved to the US from Ireland in 2009 along with her husband and three children. During her free time she enjoys walking, playing soccer with a coed team, making new friends and hanging out with family.   

PreK Teacher

Monika joined Best Beginnings Preschool in 2016 as an assistant teacher in our three’s program. She is currently an assistant teacher in our PreK Program. She grew up in Romania and Hungary. She completed medical school in 1999 and finished her Ob/Gyn schooling in 2005. Monika moved to the United States in 2005 with her husband. Before her daughter was born, she worked in clinic research in Seattle and Redmond. The past several years, Monika has volunteered her time in many of her daughter’s education programs. Monika and her family love spending time outdoors, from gardening to kayaking to skiing. She loves living in this area, which offers so many possibilities.

PreK Teacher

Magda joined Best Beginnings Preschool in 2017 as an assistant teacher in our 3's program. She is currently an assistant teacher in our PreK program. Originally from Poland, Magda moved to the US in 2006. She is married and has two daughters. Magda received her Master of Science degree in Physics from the Wroclaw University of Technology. She completed the WA Child Care Basics STARS Course, the MEIPN's Montessori Assistant Teacher Course, and the Kids Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher Training. Magda has nine years of teaching experience as a Kindergarten teacher at the Polish School in Bellevue, WA. She has been an active volunteer at her daughters' schools in LWSD for many years. Magda enjoys spending time with her family, reading, baking, camping, and playing board games.