Meet the Team

Passionate and Experienced

Mrs. Lois

Principal/Owner

Mrs. Lois founded Joyous Town in 2015 to enrich her community's young learners. With over a decade of experience and a State ECE certificate, she passionately fosters children's growth and success. Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malay, she brings a multicultural perspective to her teaching. Beyond education, Mrs. Lois enjoys experimenting with new recipes, cherishing moments with loved ones, and exploring the wonders of nature.

Ms. Ghislaine

Assistant Principal

Ms. Ghislaine is a graduate of the University of Washington, holding bachelor's degrees in both Computer Science and Early Childhood & Family Studies. With extensive experience in babysitting and licensed childcare facilities, she is dedicated to nurturing young minds. Outside of her professional endeavors, Ms. Ghislaine delights in exploring new restaurants and traveling the world.

Mrs. Joyce

Pre-K Lead Teacher

Mrs. Joyce moved to the States from Malaysia. She has worked with children for the past 30 years. She received her MIA (Montessori Institute of America) diploma in Kent, Washington. She balances learning through play, free choice, and academic work. Her goal is to build a solid foundation for all the children in her care.

Mrs. Yukino

Preschool Co-Lead Teacher

Originally from Japan, Mrs. Yukino has committed over a decade to working with elementary students. Her passion for nurturing young minds remains strong since moving to the United States. In addition to teaching art, she diligently contributes to an afternoon school program. Known for her hard work and unwavering dedication, Mrs. Yukino brings a deep sense of compassion to her role.

Ms. Katherine

Mandarin Teacher/Assistant Teacher

Ms. Katherine, who was previously part of our team during our home daycare days, has now joined us at our current center. She spent time pursuing her education before returning to work with us as our Mandarin teacher. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing at home and spending time with her cat.

We are excited to have her back on our team! She will also be supporting classrooms as needed, don’t hesitate to say hello when you see her around.

Ms. Kaitlynn

Preschool Prep Lead Teacher

Kaite, born in Tennessee, has lived in six states by the age of 18. She has always worked with kids, starting with babysitting at 12, teaching swim lessons for five years, and coaching elementary swim teams. Kaite holds an Associate’s degree in Integrated Studies and plans to pursue a degree in elementary education to teach 3rd grade in low-income, inner-city schools.

She loves reading and aims to own 1,000 books, currently having nearly 400. In her free time, Kaite enjoys hiking, camping in the summer, and cooking for friends and family while trying out new recipes.

Mrs. Wenjie

Preschool Prep Lead Teacher

Mrs. Wenjie came from China. She graduated from University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Interior Architecture and a minor in Early Childhood Sciences. In her free time, she likes to play board games and spending time with her family.

Ms. Kim

Preschool Prep Assistant Teacher

Ms. Kim is currently a high school senior but will soon pursue a degree in K-8 education! She has always enjoyed working with kids and hope to make a positive impact on their early development! She loves doing crafts such as crocheting, scrapbooking, and journaling, and she loves to drink boba and go rock climbing with friends! When not crafting or climbing, She likes to do her own nails and watch shows on Netflix.

Mrs. Mae

Toddler Lead Teacher

Mrs. Mae was born in the Philippines and moved to the United States in 2019. She started teaching the little ones in 2020 and found it to be her calling. She enjoys cooking and catching up with her family. She also likes to play with her two puppies during her free time!

Ms. Xochil

Toddler Assistant Teacher

Hello families, my name is Xochil, or you can call me Ms. X. I’m originally from Oregon and moved to Washington at age five. I graduated from Evergreen Beauty School in 2023, but discovered my passion for working with children while working at a daycare. Over the past year, I’ve gained experience in a Spanish immersion preschool, supporting classrooms and assisting with admin tasks. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with loved ones, traveling, and doing my nails. I’m excited to join the Joyous Town team and look forward to meeting you all!

Ms. Olivia

Toddler Assistant Teacher

Ms. Olivia has been gaining childcare experience since high school, beginning with caring for children in Sunday school and continuing through her work at two childcare centers. Her experience spans both early childhood and elementary-aged children. She will be joining our morning team and supporting classrooms by providing teacher breaks.

Mrs. Roya

Infant Teacher

Mrs. Roya is a mother of six. She moved to the United States from Afghanistan in 2015. She has experience working with all ages from infants through PreK. She is currently working towards her Early Childhood Initial certificate. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Ms. Sahily

Infant Teacher

Mrs. Sahily, who comes to us from Nicaragua and is a dedicated mother of two. With experience in an infant classroom, she has discovered her passion for nurturing and supporting young children, finding the environment rewarding. We look forward to the positive impact she will bring to our classroom!

Ms. Semayat

Support Staff

As a second-year college student, Ms. Semayat is eager to pursue a career in dental hygiene. For the past five years, she has been working with children, primarily through volunteer work at her church. She also gained experience working at a child care center in Lynnwood. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach with family and friends, as well as reading the Bible.

Ms. Kerrie

Office coordinator

Hello everyone! My name is Kerrie, and am from Taiwan. I have a degree in Graphic Design and have spent the past 10 years working in Bellevue designing packaging and advertisements, along with some logo and graphic design work on the side. I also have experience caring for children and have always enjoyed being around them. I love seeing their curiosity and that little spark when they discover something new.

Outside of work, I enjoy snowboarding, basketball, traveling, and exploring new places.

Mrs. Haizhen (Nainai)

Kitchen Helper/ Floater

Mrs. Haizhen, as everyone calls her "Nainai" which means grandma in Mandarin. She is retired and enjoy helping at centers in her free time. She has previously volunteered at a preschool in Bellevue as a chef. The children love her and you will see them greet Nainai with smiles and hugs each morning!