Our Educators
Our talented Bothell Family Cooperative Preschool educators provides a warm, caring, inclusive environment for both children and their caregivers. They have also been cooperative preschool parents, which broadens their understanding of the cooperative preschool experience.
Beth Edwards (she/her)
director, Instructor for 3/4 and Pre-K classes
Beth has spent over 20 years supporting and educating children and families in cooperative education through the community colleges. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Washington, as well as an associate degree in Early Childhood Education from Bellevue College. Beth is excited to learn and grow with families and community. In her Director role, she is looking forward to holding fast to our favorite BFCP traditions while navigating new ways of being in community. The BFCP community has given her many gifts including a deep appreciation for creative collaboration and a place for learning together. Her professional goals for this school year include work on community outreach and accessibility and inclusion.
In her free time, she enjoys being out in nature, reading, drawing, and spending time with her family and friends. She lives with her husband, Terry, and her cats, Owen and Ollie, in Woodinville. Beth has two adult daughters, Anna and Kelsey.
Laura Erickson (she/her)
instructor for Parent/Baby classes
Laura has been part of the BFCP community for the last 11 years as a parent, and instructor. Laura has a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Washington, and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University. Laura worked as a licensed MFT before deciding to stay home with her children. Laura previously worked as a program director for a long-term residential treatment program for pregnant and parenting women. During that time she worked as a mental health counselor, taught parenting classes, and conducted family therapy. Laura also completed training in Infant Mental Health and Bringing Home Baby through the Gottman Institute. She is an instructor for the Roots of Empathy program at Westhill Elementary and lives just down the road from the preschool with her husband and their three daughters.
Katrina Stern (she/her)
instructor for Toddler and 2/3 classes
Katrina has been working with children and families for over 20 years. She earned an Early Childhood Degree and her Masters in Teaching in Elementary Education and English Language Learning from the Evergreen State College, trained as a postpartum doula at Bastyr, and certified as a Positive Discipline Parent Educator. Katrina has experience in special education classrooms, and has taught kindergarten, 1st grade, and ELL in various public schools around Washington. She has been an early childhood educator in a variety of setting including Tinkergarden, Reggio Emilio, and daycare programs. After her twins were born, she served as the Year One facilitator for the Seattle Families of Multiples Early Parent Support Program. When her children were of preschool age, she was inspired to open her own preschool program. She has owned and operated Sweet Honeybee Preschool, a nature-based Waldorf preschool program in the Seattle area, for going on 7 years.
In her free time, Katrina loves to cook, create, experience nature, and spend time with her family. She was born, raised, and still lives in Seattle with her spouse, 9-year-old twins, and next door to her parents. Katrina has joy and passion for early childhood learning and greatly values creating space for children and families to learn, grow, and build community with one another. She is delighted share this next chapter supporting families at Bothell Cooperative Preschool.
Kelly Hampton (she/her)
Early Elementary k-3 - Parent Educator
Kelly is a passionate educator for both children and parents. She splits her time teaching in the Edmonds School District and teaching parent education classes. She holds her BA degree in elementary education and has worked in both elementary and preschool classrooms for nearly 20 years. Most recently, she was the co-founder and director of a preschool hosted in the Ronald McDonald House providing preschool services to patients at Seattle Children’s. From 2014-2017, Kelly was the co-director and teacher of the toddlers and 2/3's class here at BFCP. In 2022, she launched Kelly Hampton Coaching, which offers private parent coaching to families and community groups. She speaks and advises on parenting topics with local organizations such as The Mountaineers, Moms of Preschoolers (MOPS), and The Light Collective.
In her free time, you can find Kelly and her family exploring the outdoors rain or shine. As a strong believer in community, she loves sipping good coffee with great friends. Kelly lives in Edmonds with her 3 daughters and her wonderful husband.