Jen Schill

Jen was born and raised on a houseboat in Seattle, sailing, swimming and catching minnows in true free-range childhood style. After attending Garfield High, she moved to California to study Marine Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Moving back to Seattle after college, Jen worked in various settings, from restaurants to private clubs to environmental testing labs.

After having her own children and experiencing cooperative preschool as a parent for seven years, Jen embraced a deep learning of child development and child psychology that continues to delight her to this day. She often says “Co-op was an exceptional experience for my own children, of course, top notch teachers, environments, and curricula, but I think I am the one that benefited the most!”

Jen believes strongly that parenthood is a challenging and sometimes isolating period of life, and that cooperative preschool can serve as an antidote to that experience. She is passionate about creating communities that are authentic, nurturing, and rich, allowing parents to connect with one another to create support systems that will carry them far beyond the preschool years. She is also a certified Positive Discipline educator and enjoys helping parents and caregivers find confidence in guiding and teaching their children.