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Central Washington University, B.A. in English Education 2007
Seattle University, Endorsement in Library Media 2021
Western Governors University, M.S. in Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology 2023
How I Got Into Education:
I have been working with young people since I started working at Camp Sealth in 2001 during summers and took Careers in Education at Franklin HS as a senior.
Hobbies: keeping plants alive, true crime podcasts, teen drama, finding new ways to make the library fun and beautiful, working as a birth and postpartum doula on the side, cheering at drag shows
Education: University of Washington, B.S. Biology; Western Governors University, M.A. Teaching
How I Got Into Education: Both of my grandmothers were teachers and they were big influences in my life. I chose education because it is a way to combine my love of learning with my passion for science.
Hobbies: Gardening and exploring the beautiful Puget Sound scenery
Education: University of Washington, BA - History; Western Washington University, Master in Teaching – Mid-Level Humanities
How I Got Into Education: When you’re young anything is possible, or at least it seems that way. As you grow up, this optimism starts to leave you. I became an educator to foster this aspiration and ensure that the future is better than the past.
Hobbies: Traveling, working out, supporting student leadership and creativity
Education: B.S. in Biology and Public Health from University of Washington. M.S. in Secondary Education from Johns Hopkins University
How I Got Into Education: My grandmother was an educator and was actually my principal for 9 years of my education. My mother always worked in early childhood education and encouraged me to do the same, leading me to work at a pre-school when I was in high school! Their passion for education and helping families was passed on to me, so I decided to fuse that with my love of science and become a science teacher!
Hobbies: Baking, hiking, reading, watching Seattle and UW sports, board games and spending time with family and friends!
Education: University of Washington- Seattle, B.A. English Literature, Masters in Teaching; Seattle University- Principal Certification
How I got into Education: I believe that representation matters and that students should see themselves in leadership positions. I knew that I could lead a team to make social impact which lead me to education.
Education: Eastern Washington University, B.A. Children’s Studies; Seattle University, M.A.Ed. School Counseling
How I Got Into Education: Throughout middle and high school I was lucky enough to have the same school counselor. As I navigated through the school system and my adolescents, she provided me with unwavering support. Ensuring I was presented with the same opportunities as my peers. Once I graduated high school and entered into my undergraduate studies, I knew that I would be an educator.
Hobbies: Exploring with my kiddo, writing, crafting, and spending time with loved ones.
