Gretchen Arnold

Content Editor

Gretchen Arnold is the Content Editor at Emerald Ballet Academy. Gretchen Arnold holds a BA in Economics and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction. Her career began in commercial banking, where she honed her finance and strategic planning skills. Driven by her entrepreneurial spirit, she launched her own LLC, creating a line of women’s activewear that gained recognition in upscale boutiques and Nordstrom. With 24 years of experience in the Lake Washington School District, she taught Kindergarten through 7 th grade students in subjects ranging from remedial reading to middle school science, language arts, and social studies. Today, Gretchen is channeling her talents into a new chapter—working alongside a dynamic, woman-owned business to elevate Emerald Ballet Academy's mission. 

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