BOISE COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL - Key Persons


Angie Day

Job Titles:
  • Director
Ms. Angie is originally from Idaho, having grown up in Pocatello. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, both alumnae of BCP. While a parent at BCP, Angie was a part of the fundraising committee, Vice President, and served two years as a the Board President. She loves the challenge that is the first director of BCP and all that it has brought. Angie received a degree in Secondary Education from Idaho State University and is pursuing a Master's in Educational Technology from Boise State University. As a certified teacher, her content areas are Family and Consumer Sciences, Social Studies, and German, along with an Advanced Occupational Specialist endorsement in Child Development. Angie works part-time with the Boise School District, as well. She loves the opportunity to work with BCP again in this capacity and help to support the teachers and parents in their journey.

Korey Russell

Job Titles:
  • Inquiry Teacher
Korey is originally from Coeur d'Alene but has called Boise home for the past 21 years. She and her husband, Eric, enjoy spending time with their 18-year-old daughter, Hadley, and 11-year-old son, Keaten. They keep Korey very busy with all of their extracurricular activities. Swimming pools, softball, and baseball fields are their second homes! Both of Ms. Korey's children spent their preschool years at this wonderful school and she is so happy to be in her third year at BCP. Ms. Korey has a BA in Multidisciplinary Studies with Leadership and Human Relations Certificate from Boise State University. She absolutely enjoys the community atmosphere at BCP and helping students grow. BCP's play-based structure helps to ensure that students are ready to be independent, courteous, and kind citizens in their future adventures.

Lisa Birt-STEM Lab

Job Titles:
  • Teacher
Tara has been a part of BCP both as a parent and a teacher starting in 2005. She taught both the 3/4 and 4/5 classes for 12 years before taking a short leave of absence. She has over 17 years teaching experience in early childhood education and child development. Tara's teaching experiences include both preschool and kindergarten. She graduated from Boise State University with an Associate Degree in Childcare and Development and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Child Development/Early Childhood Education. She looks forward to being your child's teacher.

Tara Arellano

Job Titles:
  • Teacher
Tara has been a part of BCP both as a parent and a teacher starting in 2005. She taught both the 3/4 and 4/5 classes for 12 years before taking a short leave of absence. She has over 17 years teaching experience in early childhood education and child development. Tara's teaching experiences include both preschool and kindergarten. She graduated from Boise State University with an Associate Degree in Childcare and Development and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Child Development/Early Childhood Education. She looks forward to being your child's teacher.