Hello! My name is Diane Bedell. I am thrilled to be teaching Kindergarten! I've been working in education since 1991. I've worked with kids in some capacity ever since and with a range of grades Pre-K to Fifth grade and as a STEM and Highly Capable specialist. I've been teaching at Blakely (my dream school) since 2002.

I moved to Washington in 1992 after completing my BA in Art at U.C. Berkeley and met my husband two days later! Soon after my move, I attended University of Washington to get my teaching certificate and a few years after that I received my masters in curriculum and instruction with a focus on reading from Seattle Pacific University. I've been an islander since 2000 and I love this community. I raised my sons here and they attended Blakley, too.

When I'm not teaching, I love to travel the world, kayak, hike, draw and cook.

I'm so excited and honored to be your child's teacher this year. I look forward to getting to know them and the entire family.