Solid Foundations Preschool

Shannon Uhde

Shannon Uhde is the owner and lead Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Solid Foundations Preschool. Shannon is a Washington State Certified teacher who taught in the Kent School District for 10 years in grades K-2 before having her own daughter and opening Solid Foundations Preschool in 2014.

Shannon has a strong passion for teaching, especially to younger children who are just beginning their journey through school. She believes that it is an honor to be able to be a child's first teacher and have children have their first learning experience away from home under her wing. Shannon's goal is to instill a love for learning and a love for going to school before children reach Kindergarten.

Shannon fosters positive self-esteem in all of her students and teaches them to be kind and respectful to one another in the classroom. It is Shannon's vision for her preschool that all children feel warm, safe, cared for and loved when in her care and that they are learning the skills necessary to be ready for that BIG step into Kindergarten. Shannon is a dedicated teacher who loves children and making learning fun!

Jackie Cripes

Jackie Cripes has been working with children for 5 years. She began her career at the YMCA in Bellingham as a preschool and baby teacher. She then joined us at Solid Foundations Preschool in 2024.

Jackie is now the lead teacher in the three year old classroom. She has taught in both classrooms. Jackie is currently working on getting her Associate degree in early childhood education, and will graduate in the spring of 2027.

Jackie is a hands-on preschool teacher who loves sitting down at their level and playing and talking to the children. She loves to sing songs and make playing and learning fun every day. She has fun monthly themes in the class, with fun crafts. The children learn to be kind to each other and to share. Jackie is always helping and guiding the children throughout the day and the children are treated with much love and care.