About 

Honey Hill School was established in 2020 after its creator left her previous classroom with the goal in mind to partner with families to raise resilient and strong learners in her own home. Honey Hill School provides a homey atmosphere and small group sizes to children as they grow into lifelong contributors to their communities. They do this through play, art, gardening, investigations and strong bonds with one another.

Educators

Lindsey Gabriel,
Lead Educator

Lindsey holds a BA in Early Childhood Education, taught in a Head Start classroom for five years and another local family child care for six before creating Honey Hill School. 

When she is not teaching, she can be found reading, scrapbooking or planning her next trip to Disneyland.

Saul Badillo,
Program Assistant

Saul is the partner of Lindsey Gabriel and occasional assistant to Honey Hill School. When Saul is not at Honey Hill, he is teaching in a Head Start classroom in Bellingham. 

When he is done teaching for the day, Saul can be found playing Super Smash Bros. or spending time with his family. 
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Cooper,
The Boss

Cooper inspires children to be gentle, compassionate and confident in how they communicate with other living beings. He has been Lindsey's best friend since 2009.  

When he is not sneaking kisses from toddler fingers or toes, he can be found napping in the sunshine on the couch, or he can be heard attacking his toys upstairs. Recently he has taken to laying directly on top of our growing carrots and strawberry plants in the children's garden...

Our Mascot and its Creator​

Kiki Bee, the Honey Hill School Bumble Bee

K drew numerous bumble bees for her school in 2021 and when she was satisfied with one, she helped create a linocut so we could have it forever. K was 4 at the time, and had many interests! Namely her black cat, Jiji. In honor of K's favorite movie, we have named her bumble bee and our school mascot, "Kiki Bee." 

The young artist would like her fans and followers to know that in her free time she enjoys playing with Ali and Dusty and cuddling her dog, Reptar. Additionally, digging in the dirt and playing outside are important hobbies of her's.