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Soraya Crissey is the owner, director, and teacher. She has always found a way to combine her love of arts and teaching children. She has a background as an Art Teacher in Thailand and has been working in Early Childhood Education since 2005, dedicating her career to young children in various childcare centers throughout Seattle. With experience as a Teacher and Director, she uses her skills in the Arts and ECE to make a positive difference. Soraya earned a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Chiang Mai University, a Bachelor's degree in Early Care and Education from the University of Washington, and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Eastern Washington University. With 20 years of experience teaching and overseeing Early Learning programs, Soraya created the KRe8 Club. This program encourages creativity, confidence, and compassion in children through art-making and play.