Over the pandemic, I decided to return to school for my teaching degree. I am born and raised in Seattle. I also enjoy spending weekends with my dog, Brodie, out hiking, camping, running, dog parking pretty much whatever you can do with a dog hell be there doing it with me. I earned my BA with a double-major in Spanish and Sociology from UW, my first MA in Hispanic Studies from UW, and my second MA in Iberian and Latin American Languages and Cultures from UT Austin. Honoring different perspectives and experiences while forming new ones. And I try to make sure our learning experience is engaging, meaningful, and compelling -- there's so much for us all to learn and do! In my spare time I enjoy anything that gets me outside (volleyball, spikeball, running, biking, frisbee, pickleball), playing board games, learning to code, and playing piano! Staff Directory Reset ~ Attendance, Lincoln. Health, Career and Technical Education Teacher, Consulting Teacher, Literacy Intervention. B.A. BA, University of Montana; MFA, Pacific Lutheran University; Post Graduate, University of Washington, Bothell. In another life he would have been a composer. We remain optimistic the district and educators union will find agreement. Staff Directory Reset ~ Attendance, Coe. I earned a medical degree from the University of Washington and completed a residency in Psychiatry. Russian, Spanish, Awards: Staff Directory Reset ~ Attendance, Skills Center. I teach Social Studies, usually 9th grade World History and 11th grade US History. Hawthorne Elementary. I have a Bachelors Degree in mathematics/Black History and a Masters Degree in special education. My daughter Lily graduated from Ballard High School in 2016, so I have been a part of SPS for over 20 years. Staff Directory Reset ~ Attendance, Viewlands. In my free time you can find me outside. Cory Campbell hated history class in high school. This has provided me an opportunity to help guide the direction, breadth, and viability of the curriculum for all students. 206-252-0000, Distributing Information to Students and Schools, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish, Map: Elementary and K-8 Schools Attendance Areas 2022-23, Map: Elementary and Middle Schools Attendance Areas 2022-23, Map: Middle Schools Attendance Areas 2022-23, Map: High Schools Attendance Areas 2022-23, Map: Geo Zones for Option Schools 2022-23, Beacon Hill International Elementary Website, Chief Sealth International High School Website, Dearborn Park International Elementary Website, Denny International Middle School Website, Hamilton International Middle School Website, John Stanford International Elementary Website, Martin Luther King, Jr. In 2015, Chelsea received her Masters Degree in Education from the University of Washington and is currently, a 5th grade teacher at I have also spent time in the shipyards of the PNW and California, building and repairing both commercial and cargo carrying vessels as well as combatant ships for the US Navy. Seattle, WA 98122 During my high school years, I gained a reputation for helping my peers succeed in their math classes. I love ART, sports, theater, photography, music and writing. I love working with students at this school! I am so excited to start another fantastic year here at Lincoln High School working in the Language Arts department. School Hours: 7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. Wednesdays: 7:55 a.m. - 1:10 p.m. I look forward to working with our students and sharing my love of physical activity with them. In college, I worked for the US Forest Service, which is my second dream job. Seattle, WA 98122 Roosevelt High School 1410 NE 66th 1058 E Mercer St. Seattle, WA 98102 Main Office: 206-252-3020 Contact Us. I graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Political Science and a Paralegal Certification. It is great to be part of such a multicultural and dynamic community at I am happy to be here with the Skills Center to share my experiences with the students and hopefully spark interest in a new generation of tradespeople. Staff Directory Reset Jensen, Nicolette Teacher-Elementary nmjensen@seattleschools.org More Johnson, Trevor Teacher-Elementary and Middle School tjjohnson@seattleschools.org More 1418 NW 65th St. Seattle, WA 98117 Main Office: 206-252-1000 Contact Us. in curriculum and instruction from City University.

  • B.A. Why do you teach? I hope to give people at Nova a chance for peaceful self-care through the simple creation of life on a page. McDonald International Elementary. I have been sharing my love of learning across the nation since 2005, working for schools in New Jersey, Los Angeles, and Seattle. SNOW 1 THE SALEM NEWS v\l \ I HI M Snow t inches IiOW tonight 15-20. View School Flyers I have taught in traditional settings and more progressive PBL settings, and I have found that I truly value an experience where WHY we learn this and "doing something" with our content is at the forefront. As a teacher, I have the opportunity to participate in the process of helping to create a more equitable, just, and life-affirming world. My major goals are to inspire and enable all students to ask relevant questions worth answering, and empower them to find relevant answers because: 1) they are scientifically literate members of society AND/OR 2) they can devise a way to answer these questions through their own resources and problem solving. View School Flyers ******* Biological Sciences, Farm, Conservation, Health, Marine Biology. Seattle Public Schools / / Staff Hudson, Adah Art Teacher alhudson@seattleschools.org Wood, Tiffany Special Education Asst/ISE tjwood@seattleschools.org Colombo, Ellen Teacher - Grade 1 We archive them here on Vimeo, check them out!. ", 7711 43rd Ave. NE ). I realize that it's a big topic and some folks feel hopeless to change our trajectory. What brought you to Nova? I aim to create a platform for students to develop their creative potential as storytellers, innovators, and participants in their communities. Staff Directory Reset ~ Attendance, Seattle World School. Maribel Stephens OOC Director's Assistant (206) 684-0719 Email. Education, Western Washington University I believe that all students can succeed in their own unique way. I am passionate about connecting with nature and the outdoors.
      Education I am very excited to be co-opting with the Lincoln High School community and staff. I love being outside in any way, from expeditionary sea kayaking to learning about the geology of Washington. I have been the Decatur principal since the building reopened in 2018. Making animation with a community of people amplifies that bliss. I love seeing my students get their hands dirty while learning! I hope to empower all people to feel confident about their reading, writing, and communicating abilities. Art History and The current contract expires August 31. Im pleased to spend my 18th year as an educator at Lincoln and look forward to working with the community to make this place as special as we can. Soy estudiante de la vida. I have primarily taught underserved populations which has given me important insight into a variety of learning styles, student experiences, and unique backgrounds. I graduated from the University of Southern I was born and raised in Shoreline where I graduated from Shorecrest High School. in Biology and Public Health from University of Washington.M.S. I am devoted to conservation of our natural ecosystems. 88NO. liigh Lu-L; VOL. I speak English, Spanish, and a little Portuguese. I am a Seattle native, born on Capitol Hill and raised in Wallingford. John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence After graduating in 2004, I joined the staff at Sammamish High School in Bellevue, earned my National Board Certification, taught almost every level of math (except statistics, which is not my favorite), and never thought I would leave. I have been working at Seattle World School since 2012. What brought you to Nova? I live for the moment when I witness someone seeing their markings coming to life on the big screen. Students may apply for assignment to a different school or program. Previously, I was an Instructional Technology/Digital Learning Specialist for SPS serving 14 schools (K-12), and before that I taught at Syre Elementary in the Shoreline School District. My husband Kyle and I love to hike, camp, and backpack with our dog, Luigi. Name: Hannah A. Lewis Pronouns: she/ her Education: B.S. Leandra is a cat lover, traveler, teller of jokes, hoodie collector, thrifter, food lover, adventurer, and coffee connoisseur. coe.attendance@seattleschools.org Backstrom, Lindsey. Dr. Simone had been happily working in teacher education for over 30 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the subject areas of foundations of education (history, politics, social issues, philosophy) and teaching pedagogy (lesson planning, assessment, classroom management, and more). I work to center students in their own learning process while de-centering dominant narratives of race, gender, sexuality, class, ability, and other power inequalities. In my free time you can find me rollerblading, crocheting, and playing saxophone (not all at the same time) Lets have a great year! A small, personalized, democratically-run, justice-focused learning community committed to the growth and success of all students in which I could work collaboratively with both staff and students -- how could I resist? At Nova, I actually can work with students and adults to change how we teach and learn, and how we can live in this world. I began teaching medical assistant courses in 1998 at Bryman College and have continued teaching allied health courses and programs. South Seattle College: Career and Tech Ed, in progress. I have a menu of fun exercises I offer, and many of my offerings were born from a Novian asking me Can we do this kind of project next?. My name is Ms. Rifkin (she/her) and I am thrilled to be a first and second grade teacher this year! Helping people make connections and find what is important and meaningful to them is very important to me. There is no other school like it in the city. I am excited to join Lincolns team as the school psychologist. How would you describe your teaching style? Initially from Connecticut, I joined the US Navy and came to Seattle, I fell in love with the area ( and my wife ) and stayed here to work in aerospace. 1700 E Union St. and ultimately a M.Ed in Secondary Science instruction. Students and alumni please feel free to email me for career search questions and assistance. Environmental Studies, Williams College, Languages other than English: As a community member, parent and arts advocate in the Seattle Public School system I am thrilled to grow and foster a strong art program for Lincoln High School for years to come. I love working with students, teachers, and parents to foster an art program that encourages a love and respect for the arts that reflects the importance of culture and community. viewlands.attendance@seattleschools.org Abbott, Karen. I am excited to join Lincolns team as Hello! These experiences gave me an opportunity to work in a multi-national community of health care providers. Feel free to contact me by email with any questions or concerns you have about your student! I feel that my role here at Viewlands is to provide our students with an outlet to best express themselves and give all students frequent exposure to the many tools and mediums of art. How would you describe your teaching style? My courses start with big, relevant questions that drive our shared inquiry both within and outside the classroom. Meredith Fourre, Special Education Early Childhood Specialist; 206-252-0418 Sherry Studley, Student Support Services Supervisor: srstudley@seattleschools.org; 206-252-9934 Concie Pedroza, Associate Superintendent: clpedroza@seattleschools.org Rocky Torres, Executive Director of Special Education: ratorres@seattleschools.org I enjoy taking care of kids and keeping everyone healthy. This is my 26rd year of I make art myself and know firsthand how it has made my own life better and look forward to sharing that with all the students at Viewlands. G-ets better because of you and me! My first is teaching! Internship in 1997. I am passionate about creating relevant social studies curriculum for civically engaged young people.

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      In the library were fostering and expanding students reading lives and encouraging them to be critical users and producers of information. She/Her - Humanities & Ethnic Studies Teacher, Coordinator, Assistant Principal & 504 Building Coordinator, 2410 E Cherry St. in History, and a B.A. View School Flyers I love to help students with reading, research and information literacy. I am also a .2 literacy specialist where I support students in classrooms with reading and writing. Clay Valentine grew up attending Seattle Public Schools and returned to them 5 years ago to be a teacher. M.A. Special Education Instructional Assistant (IA) lahurd2@seattleschools.org Johnson, Meade. Seattle, WA 98115 When one change becomes a habit, start another. What brought you to Nova? I love reading, running, and writing where I can escape since my family and I are not really travelling these days (or years really). I love working at Viewlands (and teaching) because I learn every single day. I have worked with Seattle Public After two decades of a career in banking, real estate and title insurance, I returned to universityto fulfill my desire to become a mathematics teacher. AM Construction Trades Teacher @ Ingraham HS. In my experience, the most effective way to teach young students is by facilitating small groups, designing hybrid hands-on training aids, and implementing an adaptive training model. I love being a Decatur Gator. We archive them here on Vimeo, check them out!! in Zoology and continued on at Seattle Pacific University where I received my teaching certificate. We love spending time on the water - liquid and solid, especially in Chelan where we have a second home. My hope is that I can create a fun learning environment and the students will carry the love of fitness and exercising into their adulthood ages. This is my 26rd year of teaching in Seattle Public Schools and my 11th at Garfield High School. I think studying History is a great way to learn to I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to teach your children. Learn more about career opportunities and benefits of working for SPSSeattle Public Schools. 291 TELEPH O NE 332-4601 SALEM. 7821 Stone Ave. N Seattle, WA 98103 Main Office: 206-252-5110 Contact Us. I serve all students at the school and any student can contact me to check-in as needed. I have one son, like playing sports and enjoy gospel music and other types of music. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with an endorsement in teaching multilingual students. The outdoor program at Western was my second degree and I loved sailing/boating. I teach Social Studies, usually 9th grade World History and 11th grade US History. I am a sports enthusiast, specifically football and volleyball. Please let me know if you have and/or What do you hope to influence?
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    • 6208 60th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98115 Main Office: 206-252-4640 Contact Us. I attended Renton High School and Western Washington University with a degree in Political Science. Sam Read Gardening has been a great way to integrate that connection with nature into science, math, social studies, and literacy, so I love being involved with the Decatur garden.

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      This should be at the root of all teaching. That means you might find me in the school administering tests to students, interviewing parents, teachers, and staff, observing in the classrooms, and writing reports in my office! Seattle City Hall 600 4th Avenue 4th Floor Seattle, WA 98104 Mailing Address: PO Box 94649 Seattle, WA 98124-4649. My name is Brent Brakke and I am the new Athletic Director as well as a math and science teacher. 4400 Interlake Ave. N Outside of work I can be found biking, skiing, dancing, hiking, walking my dog around Greenlake, and playing soccer and Ultimate frisbee. Education: Staff Calendar and News Reminder January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school) View all school year dates. She was a middle school Spanish teacher in Detroit, Michigan for over 30 years.
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    • Licenciatura en Administracin de Empresas Tursticas, UVM Tlalpan - Universidad del Valle de Mxico, Campus Tlalpan, Languages other than English * Idiomas Im a student of life. 2601 SW Kenyon St. Seattle, WA 98126 Main Office: 206-252-9000 Contact Us. As a school-based occupational therapist, I am part of the special education team. I began teaching elementary school in 2001 in the Shoreline School District.

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      I earned my BA in English from the University of California at Davis, and have been actively working in educational settings ever since. Spanish also connected myfamilyto the vital community that supported our journey and walked alongside us through joyful and difficult seasons. This year I will be teaching 4th grade, specializing in literacy. When I'm not working, I love traveling, rooting for Bay Area sports teams (go Warriors!
    I have been teaching art over a decade, everything from kindergarten up to 12thgrade, but I have spent the last 6 years at Viewlands. Special Education Instructional Assistant, 520 NE Ravenna Blvd (interim location) I care deeply about making a difference in the community and lives of young adults. I often bring my outdoor education aspects into the classroomeven virtually! I have a Bachelors Degree in mathematics/Black History and a Masters Degree in special education. Rocky Torres, Executive Director of Special Education: ratorres@seattleschools.org Mike Bylsma, Interim Acting Director of Special Education: mebylsma@seattleschools.org Devin Gurley, Director of Special Education: dkgurley@seattleschools.org B.A. If weekends dont find us adventuring out on the road, we can usually be found rewatching favorite TV shows on the couch with our cat, Mortimer. Librarians are connectors, not collectors, of information and ideas. Building mentors and future industry leaders is an honor. Culture of Kindness. I enjoy helping students explore and envision different future options for careers and post-secondary education. Ballard High School. We aren't perfect, but we always demand to do better. In my spare time I enjoy traveling, cooking, wine tasting, reading, and the occasional camping trip or hike that is of course obligatory as a Seattle native. Es nuestro trabajo proporcionar apoyo y orientacin de los servicios y opciones disponibles para los estudiantes y las familias dentro del sistema escolar y en la comunidad. I graduated college with a degree in Spanish and went on to build a career as a graphic designer. My broad classroom experiences provided me with a strong foundation in instruction and differentiation. lincolnhs.attendance@seattleschools.org Abromeit, Austin. worldschool.attendance@seattleschools.org Agonafer, Baeda. in Spanish. I worked in the medical profession as a Medical Assistant, Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist and Emergency Medical Technician-BLS. I like to help my students think like historians and share their voices I played college baseball at the University of Washington and the University of Portland, where I graduated with a Bachelors in Business Administration, and received my Masters in Teaching at St. Martins University. 2012 Swain Educator Award (Alliance for Education). I attended The Evergreen State College and received a BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies. I teach Drawing and Painting, AP Studio Art and Ceramics at Lincoln. I have a B.A. 7047 50th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98115 Main Office: 206-252-5600 Contact Us. Seattle Public Schools ( SPS) Human Resources works with school and central office leaders to attract, deploy, and retain staff to ensure we support high levels of student learning for every child, in every classroom, each and every day. Learn more about career opportunities and benefits of working for SPS. Seattle, WA 98115 I come from a long line of Huskies (Go Dawgs!) where I received a B.S. Masters in Teaching Heritage College I learn from my students and colleagues everyday. View Ridge Elementary. Main Office: 206-252-5600, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish. I also like the outdoors, taking walks, fishing, camping, and fast cars. I stand committed to ensuring that the students of Lincoln are provided a strong role model to emulate. I get to know each student by their first name! Visit the MCHS School Nurse page for helpful school and district resources and information. Fourteen years ago I left a career in accounting/finance to be a teacher and I have no regrets. How would you describe your teaching style? I was raised in Boise, Idaho, completed my undergraduate Psychology degree at Boise State University, completed my school psychology Ed. I love to read fiction novels, biographies and fashion/sewing magazines. A 2013 graduate of the University of Washington Seattle, Chelsea has a BA in Sociology with a minor in International Studies: African Diaspora. Tentative Agreement Reached; First Day of School is Sept. 14, SPS Seeks Agreement to Start School on Time. Seattle, WA 98115 Seattle, WA 98103 I am passionate about impacting and inspiring young minds which I have done in the Federal Way over the past seven years. I started working at Viewlands in 2021 and am thrilled to continue on again this year! While there, I participated in a math teaching fellowship for two of my four years, a rare occurrence. Oh and how could I could I forget Soccer! English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese. Students demonstrate their learning through multiple possible pathways, including projects, writing, classroom discussions, and other performance-based assessment. As a half-time counselor, I work one-on-one with students who need extra support, run small groups, and teach classroom lessons on problem solving and SEL (social-emotional learning). I hope to bring a little experience from each different role to the classroom in order to help all students find success! Main Office: 206-413-2500, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish, Report and Problem Solve Issues at School, Request a Transcript or Other Student Records, Interdisciplinary Projects and Exhibitions. I have a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado State University, and my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Seattle University. As a parent and principal in Seattle Public Schools, I understand what makes a school successful and I am excited to be opening Decatur Elementary School and working with our amazing teachers and families to make the school a community for everyone. Later, I taught college English on-board the USS Peleliu while serving as a combat photographer in the Marine Corps. I am trying to get students to find their voice, learn how to critically think, and realize there are multiple processes in becoming an actual human being. I have a degree from the University of Vermont in Elementary Education and Environmental Studies, and this is my fourth year as a Decatur Gator.
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  • Main Office: 206-252-4400, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish. I am thrilled to be a part of the collaborative staff at Decatur Elementary! I am Ms. Godoy, and I am thrilled to be one of Viewlands new second-grade teachers! I have worked as a Teacher Leader at the district level to help develop scope, sequence, and assessments for visual arts focused on State Standards and 21st Century Skills. Communications. I am excited to meet and work alongside you to serve Viewlands students so that they may feel known, safe, inspired, challenged, and empowered. Denny International Middle School School Hours: 7:55 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Education * Educacin Miami University and The Woodland Park Zoo: MA in Education, Advanced Inquiry Program I got my Animation degree at CalArts, and came back home to create films and begin a program here in 2001. I have worked at Arena Sports (Magnuson/SODO) since I was a teenager, so if I look familiar there is a good chance I have helped you at the front desk or coached soccer to your kids! I am a Husky and bleed purple! COVID, desapareceras algn da? I enjoyed the opportunity to teach medical students and junior physicians over the years and ran a private psychiatric practice for over a decade. I earned a BA in English from the University of Washington in 1989, have a Masters in Education from Central Michigan University, a Masters in Teaching from Seattle University and my Administrative Certificate from Western Washington University. 2445 3rd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134 Teaching is my second career. in Teaching from the University of Washington. I love working at Graham Hill and am the parent of Penny, a Graham Hill 2nd Grader and Jude, downstairs at Kids Co. PreK!
  • Co-authored The Truth About Science: A Curriculum for Developing Young Scientists (NSTA Press, 2001)
  • Hi! Why do you teach? Go Lynx! I am thrilled to be teaching AP Psychology at Lincoln. Communications & Politics, UNAM - Universidad Nacional Autnoma de Mxico Soy estudiante de la vida. in Social Studies Education, a B.A. B.A. In addition to my experience in elementary school, I taught Language Arts and Social Studies at Whitman Middle School in the Seattle School District. Cory enjoys playing and watching soccer (Go Sounders! My time teaching in SPS has been primarily at Ingraham High School, with a brief stint at Hamilton International Middle School. How would you describe your teaching style?

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    I look forward to many more years of being part of the View Ridge Community! I teach because I love to learn with others. We share a commitment to justice that pushes and supports my own work while providing our students with an unparalleled education. It was only as a young adult in college that helearnedthathistory is more thanboring facts and dates, that it is an account of what happened, constructed by historians throughanalyzing and evaluating evidence,and its super interesting and important. My medical journey started in the US Army, as a combat line/flight medic. Manuel Hernandez Public Disclosure Officer (206) 386-4662 Email. Lowell Elementary. View School Flyers PM Construction Trades Instructor @ Wood Technology Center, Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace and Maritme Instructor. Im happy to back in Seattle with the maritime program in the Seattle Skills Center. As a first-year educator for Health and Family Medical, I am eager to integrate my experience with my team and students. I am thrilled to be a part of the community and my door is always open! Leading Cascadia was an incredible experience that helped prepare me for my position as the principal at Decatur Elementary School. As a child, I always wanted to become a teacher like my grandmother. How would you describe your teaching style? I will teach my students to learn how to learn.