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! I am excited to join Lincolns team as Staff Directory Reset Norris, Lorena Bilingual Instr Asst -203/7 lonorris@seattleschools.org Owens, Stephen scowens@seattleschools.org Parker-McLane, Cheryl Attendance

M.A. and/or What do you hope to influence? And then, I spent the next couple years as a video game tester at EA and Nintendo and working odd warehouse jobs. learning more experiential and hands-on. I feel lucky to work with this amazing community of staff, students and families. She was a middle school Spanish teacher in Detroit, Michigan for over 30 years. I believe a strong arts program; with access for all students, I help facilitate students to discover and enhance their creativity to become contributing members of our ever-changing world. South Seattle College: Career and Tech Ed, in progress. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with an endorsement in teaching multilingual students. Im a car enthusiast, I love traveling and experiencing new cultures and food, and I will defend pineapple on pizza any day. BA Urban Affairs, My passion is telling our stories, capturing lives creating community. and/or What do you hope to influence? My name is Brent Brakke and I am the new Athletic Director as well as a math and science teacher. M.ED - Washington State University Administrative Credential; BA Eastern Washington University Emphasis is Physical Education and Health. View School Flyers I have been married to my wife Julie for 33 years; we have two grown sons that both work in construction, and two grandchildren. I also attended the Evergreen State College earning my Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree in 2002. 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. View Ridge Elementary. I relocated to Seattle from New York City in ideas for future class projects! Librarians are connectors, not collectors, of information and ideas. 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 was born and raised in Tacoma, WA (I know, rare right?

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I am born and raised in Seattle. Our end-year showcases at Northwest Film Forum are a wild ride, and are not to be missed! Ive taught PE and health for 15 years at SWS. 1700 E Union St. 2601 SW Kenyon St. Seattle, WA 98126 Main Office: 206-252-9000 Contact Us. I also like the outdoors, taking walks, fishing, camping, and fast cars. I officially began my education career in 2004, but becoming an educator had been my destiny for long before that. Seattle, WA 98103 The 2023-24 School Leader Pools for principals and assistant principals are now open! Education: View School Flyers School Hours: 7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. Wednesdays: 7:55 a.m. - 1:10 p.m. Main Office: 206-252-3230, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish. I hope to give people at Nova a chance for peaceful self-care through the simple creation of life on a page. Nah humbug. Fourteen years ago I left a career in accounting/finance to be a teacher and I have no regrets. Professionally, my skillset has been utilized for audio for television and radio, music production, corporate presentation media, and short documentary films. Elementary Website, McDonald International Elementary Website, Mercer International Middle School Website. Some things I love about Nova are the individualized attention that I get with students, that students are involved in decision making, and the ability to teach towards my passion. 1058 E Mercer St. Seattle, WA 98102 Main Office: 206-252-3020 Contact Us. Outside of work I can be found biking, skiing, dancing, hiking, walking my dog around Greenlake, and playing soccer and Ultimate frisbee. View School Flyers I love seeing my students get their hands dirty while learning! in French and Psychology, and a M.A. 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. Teaching is my second career. I stand committed to ensuring that the students of Lincoln are provided a strong role model to emulate. I think studying History is a great way to learn to Main Office: 206-252-3500, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish, Continuous School Improvement Plan and School Profile. I have been teaching visual arts for over 20 years.

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Human Biology, Stanford University I spent 27 years in Hawaii where I was a sailing coach and I obtained my US Coast Guard license. Why do you teach?

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I was a Nova student in the 90s and thought an animation department at Nova would be so wonderful. 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! I earned a Masters Degree in Education from Antioch University in Seattle, WA in 2004. When I'm not working, I love traveling, rooting for Bay Area sports teams (go Warriors! 2445 3rd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134 Staff Directory Reset Jensen, Nicolette Teacher-Elementary nmjensen@seattleschools.org More Johnson, Trevor Teacher-Elementary and Middle School tjjohnson@seattleschools.org More Oh and how could I could I forget Soccer! As a teacher, I have the opportunity to participate in the process of helping to create a more equitable, just, and life-affirming world. Working in a small elementary school has big benefits. I have spent the past 3 years working in SPS, first as an Americorps volunteer with City Year, and then as an IA at both Denny Middle School and Garfield High School. 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. The World cultures and experiences that each students brings to this school is tremendous and amazing. In my free time, I have a borderline obsession with ultimate Frisbee and board games. I often bring my outdoor education aspects into the classroomeven virtually! This is my twelfth year teaching in the HCC program. *Viewlands hours: Mondays, Thursdays, alternate Wednesdays*. 7821 Stone Ave. N Seattle, WA 98103 Main Office: 206-252-5110 Contact Us. My broad classroom experiences provided me with a strong foundation in instruction and differentiation. Nova is a safe place for students to learn about who they are and work with others to facilitate the growth of justice, truth, and community. in Biology and Womens Studies and a minor in Psychology. Hawthorne Elementary. Denny International Middle School School Hours: 7:55 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. SeeSaw Office 365 SPS Email The Source Tech Support for Families Transportation School Meals Forms Special Education School Board Report a Concern Family Resources 2022-23 School Year Dates

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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 As a school-based occupational therapist, I am part of the special education team. I live for the moment when I witness someone seeing their markings coming to life on the big screen. and ultimately a M.Ed in Secondary Science instruction. I am thrilled to teach at Seattle World School! I have been the Decatur principal since the building reopened in 2018. 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.

I am thrilled to be at Lincoln High School this year as an IA and look forward to helping students meet their academic goals. I care deeply about making a difference in the community and lives of young adults. I attended Renton High School and Western Washington University with a degree in Political Science. I believe integrity is the benchmark for any educator. While kitchen-school lit my fire to teach, I learned how to apply my passion for teaching in a practical way during my studies at UW Bothell. This will be my first year at Lincoln and I am thrilled to be teaching French and English. How would you describe your teaching style? I am thrilled to be a part of the community and my door is always open! I have a Bachelors Degree in mathematics/Black History and a Masters Degree in special education. 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. I will teach my students to learn how to learn. Spanish, Beginning Mandarin Chinese. Creating animation gives me bliss. I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to teach your children. in Zoology and continued on at Seattle Pacific University where I received my teaching certificate. I teach Social Studies, usually 9th grade World History and 11th grade US History. I'm delighted to go on this Children are the best co-workers! Collaborative. I have been sharing my love of learning across the nation since 2005, working for schools in New Jersey, Los Angeles, and Seattle. I attended the University of Washington for both undergraduate and graduate school. Education, Western Washington University I teach because I am driven by the impulse to help in any way I can. I get to know each student by their first name! Cross-cultural Academic and Language Development); B.A. I believe that all students can succeed in their own unique way. And/or what do you hope to influence? My time teaching in SPS has been primarily at Ingraham High School, with a brief stint at Hamilton International Middle School. Currently I am finishing my capstone to complete my M.Ed. 2012 Swain Educator Award (Alliance for Education). The effects of the global pandemic caused me to reconsider a number of things in my life and when a position came up at a school that was closer to my home and doing interesting things with math, I jumped at the opportunity to shake things up. Hope. I enjoyed the opportunity to teach medical students and junior physicians over the years and ran a private psychiatric practice for over a decade. After growing up in a small town in Nebraska, I moved to Seattle in 2012 and love the pacific northwest! My medical journey started in the US Army, as a combat line/flight medic. I am so excited to begin my teaching career at Lincoln High School this year as a part of the IEP department! 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! Hello everyone! As the school psychologist I am a part of the special education team and lead the evaluation process for all students being considered for special education services. E-veryone who comes to my classroom. Staff Directory Reset ~ Attendance, Coe. 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. I stayed in the Dallas area to teach, and made the move to the Seattle area 3 years ago - I have taught high school science for 12 years in subjects including: Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, AP Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Earth Space Science. I am an experienced public school math teacher. California State University, Northridge: BA Environmental Biology View School Flyers Later, I taught college English on-board the USS Peleliu while serving as a combat photographer in the Marine Corps. I'm hoping to help my students realize not only the honor it is to learn how to become a human but to also realize the responsibility they have to center others and their world while they engage in that process. 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. My first is teaching! 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. I love working with students at this school!
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We will Staff Directory Reset ~ Attendance, Seattle World School. Previously I taught 1st, 2nd and 4th grade at Decatur, specializing in math. coe.attendance@seattleschools.org Backstrom, Lindsey. I am passionate about creating relevant social studies curriculum for civically engaged young people. I recently joined the World Language Department at Lincoln and Im very excited to be here. Participating in education and athletics I feel provides me an important and sustainable opportunity to empower and prepare our future leaders at Lincoln High School. What brought you to Nova? I have lived in Seattle for almost three years, and I love hiking, camping, andpaddleboardingwhenever I can find the chance. Staff Directory Reset Hoyt, Jordana Language Arts Teacher jlhoyt@seattleschools.org Humkey, Daniel Teacher Intern/Student Teacher dchumkey@seattleschools.org Jackson, William Principal wljackson@seattleschools.org More Jacobson, Joel Language Arts Teacher jcjacobson@seattleschools.org Jang, Mary Long Term Substitute - Science My name is LaurenBangasser and I am the Physical Education teacher at Viewlands. I have been teaching art over a decade, everything from kindergarten up to 12thgrade, but I have spent the last 6 years at Viewlands. Over the pandemic, I decided to return to school for my teaching degree. I worked as a Paralegal for 11 years until I became a mom. I got my Animation degree at CalArts, and came back home to create films and begin a program here in 2001. I teach Drawing and Painting, AP Studio Art and Ceramics at Lincoln. worldschool.attendance@seattleschools.org Agonafer, Baeda. I believe in the power of reading and the power of forcing yourself to speak in front of strangers. Ed from Antioch University with a focus on Library Media. Seattle Public Schools (SPSSeattle Public Schools) 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. I have a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado State University, and my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Seattle University. I worked in the medical profession as a Medical Assistant, Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist and Emergency Medical Technician-BLS. Education: I have worked in general practice, oncology, general surgery, plasma donation centers and inpatient/outpatient labs. I have worked with Seattle Public Schools for approximately 20 year beginning at Schmitz Park Elementary/Genesee Hill Elementary until joining the Seattle Skills Center. students can email me at: ms.dewald.sws@gmail.com, Bilingual Instructor - Math, Somali, Arabic, 1700 E Union St. I'm originally from Orlando, Florida. viewlands.attendance@seattleschools.org Abbott, Karen. She has been teaching in the Skills Center since 2019, and has connected a variety of students to local schools for field experiences in her class, and then viable employment and college opportunities. I was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and also lived in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles before ending up in Seattle. What brought you to Nova? I ended up earning graduating with honors in the major and college honors and was ready to take the next step. Sherry Studley, Student Support Services Supervisor: srstudley@seattleschools.org; 206-252-9934 Concie Pedroza, Associate Superintendent: clpedroza@seattleschools.org I have been an occupational therapist since 2016 and earned my master's and clinical doctorate degrees in occupational therapy from the University of Southern California. I run my own graphic design business (reedforrester.com) in addition to teaching. G-ets better because of you and me! N-ever give up until this world Me encanta leer, correr y escribir donde puedo escapar, ya que mi familia y yo no estamos viajando realmente en estos das (o aos realmente).