I teach Social Studies, usually 9th grade World History and 11th grade US History. I aim to create a platform for students to develop their creative potential as storytellers, innovators, and participants in their communities. I am excited to meet and work alongside you to serve Viewlands students so that they may feel known, safe, inspired, challenged, and empowered. I am thrilled to be at Lincoln High School this year as an IA and look forward to helping students meet their academic goals. Attendance Secretary kaabbott@seattleschools.org Clay Valentine grew up attending I am thrilled to be teaching AP Psychology at Lincoln. I am devoted to conservation of our natural ecosystems. MA in Education from Seattle Pacific University Everything I learned in school, I would rush home to teach her. 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. I was born and raised in Seattle. How would you describe your teaching style? I am dad to a terrific, creative, energetic eight year old kiddo. Culture of Kindness. I realize that it's a big topic and some folks feel hopeless to change our trajectory. I look forward to a memorable year! I enjoy sewing, crafting and DIY. 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. Or even the state of Washington for that matter. I enjoy helping students explore and envision different future options for careers and post-secondary education. The World cultures and experiences that each students brings to this school is tremendous and amazing. Soy estudiante de la vida. I am deeply looking forward to connecting and growing both personally and professionally with the Lincoln community! I've previously taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and am currently in 5th grade. In my free time, I enjoy being with family and friends, watching movies, and taking long walks with my high energy poodle. I am a Husky and bleed purple! Staff Calendar and News Reminder January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school) View all school year dates. I love to read fiction novels, biographies and fashion/sewing magazines. She was a middle school Spanish teacher in Detroit, Michigan for over 30 years. My son, Liam graduated from UW Bothell in 2014. I spent 27 years in Hawaii where I was a sailing coach and I obtained my US Coast Guard license. E-veryone who comes to my classroom. Main Office: 206-252-5600, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish. M.A. I attended Renton High School and Western Washington University with a degree in Political Science. Why do you teach? I officially began my education career in 2004, but becoming an educator had been my destiny for long before that. I spent 26 months deployed, to Taji, Iraq in 2006, & Kandahar, Afghanistan in 2009. I love ART, sports, theater, photography, music and writing. I speak English, Spanish, and a little Portuguese. Manuel Hernandez Public Disclosure Officer (206) 386-4662 Email. decatur.attendance@seattleschools.org Adams, Cheryl. History, Whitman College, Languages: Main Office: 206-252-0730, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish, Continuous School Improvement Plan and School Profile. 1700 E Union St. My goal is always to create a classroom atmosphere that benefits from the wealth of knowledge that every student brings. Leandra is a cat lover, traveler, teller of jokes, hoodie collector, thrifter, food lover, adventurer, and coffee connoisseur. We aren't perfect, but we always demand to do better. Over the pandemic, I decided to return to school for my teaching degree. M.ED - Washington State University Administrative Credential; BA Eastern Washington University Emphasis is Physical Education and Health. For more information, head to our class' Seesaw page! 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! MA in Western European Literature from Tashkent State University, Languages other than English: What brought you to Nova? 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 In addition to my experience in elementary school, I taught Language Arts and Social Studies at Whitman Middle School in the Seattle School District. Office of the Director. Ive worked for construction companies and have been a general contractor. Dr. Simone is committed to Seattle Schools students who are interested in the field of education. When I'm not working, I love traveling, rooting for Bay Area sports teams (go Warriors! 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?. 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! Creating animation gives me bliss. I graduated college with a degree in Spanish and went on to build a career as a graphic designer. 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. Elementary Website, McDonald International Elementary Website, Mercer International Middle School Website. Secondary Science Education, Teachers College, Columbia University 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 live for the moment when I witness someone seeing their markings coming to life on the big screen. My favorite subject is WRITING! Miami University and The Woodland Park Zoo: MA in Education, Advanced Inquiry Program Continuous School Improvement Plan and School Profile. In my free time you can find me rollerblading, crocheting, and playing saxophone (not all at the same time) Lets have a great year! worldschool.attendance@seattleschools.org Agonafer, Baeda. and/or What do you hope to influence? Staff Directory Reset ~ Attendance, Lincoln. liigh Lu-L; VOL. Clay Valentine grew up attending Seattle Public Schools and returned to them 5 years ago to be a teacher. More recently, I received and M.A. 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). I think studying History is a great way to learn to My name is Emma Campbell (she/her). ). We remain optimistic the district and educators union will find agreement. How would you describe your teaching style? Hello!

. In addition to teaching language and culture, I hope I can bring some college readiness into my classroom. 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 also attended the Evergreen State College earning my Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree in 2002. Seattle, WA 98122 Education: 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. Hi my name is Twinnet and I am excited to be joining the Lincoln staff as an assistant secretary. I'm delighted to go on this Students demonstrate their learning through multiple possible pathways, including projects, writing, classroom discussions, and other performance-based assessment. and/or What do you hope to influence? I started teaching in Seattle Public Que pena! Previously I taught 1st, 2nd and 4th grade at Decatur, specializing in math. 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. My first is teaching! When one change becomes a habit, start another. I ended up earning graduating with honors in the major and college honors and was ready to take the next step. I have a Bachelors Degree in mathematics/Black History and a Masters Degree in special education.

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Ballard High School. in Spanish. I went back to Central Washington University in 2018 and graduated with my masters in Health and Physical Education in 2020. I loved hearing her stories and always knew that being a teacher was my destiny. I look forward to many more years of being part of the View Ridge Community! Roosevelt High School 1410 NE 66th Education, University of California Santa Cruz (Focus on Bilingual, Attendance: 206-252-6082 jsis.attendance@seattleschools.org Main Office: 206-252-6080 Fax: 206-252-6081 2023-2024 I have been teaching at SWS since 1996. COVID, will we defeat you one day? Staff Directory Reset ~ Attendance, Decatur. 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. I have been an elementary school teacher since 1997. 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! Spanish, Beginning Mandarin Chinese. I want to give them the tools to understand how to take care of themselves physically and emotionally. 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 serve all students at the school and any student can contact me to check-in as needed. View School Flyers I feel lucky to work with this amazing community of staff, students and families. After graduating from college, I spent time living and traveling in South America. Special Education Instructional Assistant, 520 NE Ravenna Blvd (interim location) I earned a Masters Degree in Education from Antioch University in Seattle, WA in 2004. 2012 Swain Educator Award (Alliance for Education). I have worked with Seattle Public Visit the MCHS School Nurse page for helpful school and district resources and information. My husband Kyle and I love to hike, camp, and backpack with our dog, Luigi.
  • B.A. I also specialize in professional audio production and visual editing for film. Collaborative. 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. It is also incredibly essential for me to work with my fellow teachers and ultimately my students decentralized the white narrative and doing antiracist work. 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. 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. Hello! View Ridge Elementary. Seattle, WA 98134 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. Fourteen years ago I left a career in accounting/finance to be a teacher and I have no regrets. Health Science Medical Assisting @ Admin Medical Assisting Instructor, My name is Aliec N. Standley. 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. My goal is to get students interested in physical and lifetime fitness. AM Construction Trades Teacher @ Ingraham HS. Seattle, WA 98115 I am an experienced public school math teacher. Special Education Instructional Assistant (IA) lahurd2@seattleschools.org Johnson, Meade. I completed my didactic education at The Art Institute of Seattle for Audio Production Engineering. In the library were fostering and expanding students reading lives and encouraging them to be critical users and producers of information. After my B.A., I lived in France on and off for about four years before deciding to come back home and fulfill a life goal of mine: to give back to the community that raised me. The students. Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, I live in Seattle, Washington. Name: Hannah A. Lewis Pronouns: she/ her Education: B.S. I began teaching elementary school in 2001 in the Shoreline School District. This year I will be teaching Math and Science to all of our fourth grade students. Maribel Stephens OOC Director's Assistant (206) 684-0719 Email. 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. G-ets better because of you and me! coe.attendance@seattleschools.org Backstrom, Lindsey. Being creative feeds my soul and I believe everyone needs a chance to express themselves creatively as much as possible. 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. 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 am also a .2 literacy specialist where I support students in classrooms with reading and writing. I have experienced, first-hand, how the power of education can break the cycle of poverty. Tourism Businesses Management in - UVM Tlalpan - Universidad del Valle de Mxico, Tlalpan, Licenciatura en Comunicaciones y Ciencias Polticas, UNAM - Universidad Nacional Autnoma de Mxico in Secondary Education from Johns Hopkins University. The outdoor program at Western was my second degree and I loved sailing/boating. 1058 E Mercer St. Seattle, WA 98102 Main Office: 206-252-3020 Contact Us. in Biology and Public Health from University of Washington.M.S. I earned a medical degree from the University of Washington and completed a residency in Psychiatry. View School Flyers students can email me at: ms.dewald.sws@gmail.com, Bilingual Instructor - Math, Somali, Arabic, 1700 E Union St. 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 Staff Directory Reset Norris, Lorena Bilingual Instr Asst -203/7 lonorris@seattleschools.org Owens, Stephen scowens@seattleschools.org Parker-McLane, Cheryl Attendance I have taught English, History, Leadership, Photography, Theory of Knowledge, been a Dean of Students, an Activities Coordinator, and now teach Carpentry and Construction Trades. El Centro para las Familias del Mundo da la bienvenida a nuestras familias y estudiantes multilinges a las Escuelas Pblicas de Seattle. learning more experiential and hands-on. I worked as a Paralegal for 11 years until I became a mom. lincolnhs.attendance@seattleschools.org Abromeit, Austin. I am the visual arts teacher for all students at Viewlands. *Viewlands hours: Mondays, Thursdays, alternate Wednesdays*. I am passionate about connecting with nature and the outdoors. I earned my BA in English from the University of California at Davis, and have been actively working in educational settings ever since. I was born and raised in Tacoma, WA (I know, rare right? We archive them here on Vimeo, check them out!. and experiences. I have been an SPS teacher since 2018 at Jane Addams Middle School and cannot wait to work with high schoolers. I am passionate about creating relevant social studies curriculum for civically engaged young people. 4100 39th Ave. S Seattle, WA 98118 Main Office: 206-252-7210 Contact Us. I have been with the Skills Center for 4 years. I have been the Decatur principal since the building reopened in 2018. viewlands.attendance@seattleschools.org Abbott, Karen. My name is Katie Cassidy and I am a member of the social studies department at LHS. 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. At Nova I get to see patience grow in artists, and some of my favorite artists are getting their starts here in our program. 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. Just after the start of the millennium, I remembered my destiny and was accepted to Western Washington Universitys Masters in Teaching program at their former Seattle location. Denny International Middle School School Hours: 7:55 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Learn About School Choice, John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence McDonald International Elementary. In another life he would have been a composer. Professionally, my skillset has been utilized for audio for television and radio, music production, corporate presentation media, and short documentary films. Our end-year showcases at Northwest Film Forum are a wild ride, and are not to be missed! Most recently I have been a member of the curriculum writing team for mathematics at the district level and an early implementer piloting new curriculum. The district is asking the educators union to consider a memorandum of understanding agreement to start school on time. I am halfway through my program and will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a focus in Biology. 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. Teaching art to eager elementary students is a dream come true and I am so lucky to be doing just that at Decatur. I relocated to Seattle from New York City in 2016. I hope to empower all people to feel confident about their reading, writing, and communicating abilities.

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    2601 SW Kenyon St. Seattle, WA 98126 Main Office: 206-252-9000 Contact Us. Hi! I worked in the medical profession as a Medical Assistant, Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist and Emergency Medical Technician-BLS. I have had the opportunity to work as an aerospace machinist with everyone in the area from Space X to Blue Origin and Boeing, as well as many of their local suppliers. I think studying History is a great way to learn to read, write and communicate in English, to learn about how our world and country have developed and to think like a historian- so we can continue to learn about and understand the world around us. Oh and how could I could I forget Soccer! Talk to your friends, convince them to start. Leading Cascadia was an incredible experience that helped prepare me for my position as the principal at Decatur Elementary School. Cory enjoys playing and watching soccer (Go Sounders! 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. 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. Im a car enthusiast, I love traveling and experiencing new cultures and food, and I will defend pineapple on pizza any day. John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence I relocated to Seattle from New York City in I am thrilled to be a part of the community and my door is always open! When I am not at school I enjoy hiking, reading and gardening. Health, Career and Technical Education Teacher, Consulting Teacher, Literacy Intervention. 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.

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