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The start of school for all students, including preschool and kindergarten is Wednesday, Sept. 14. 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?. Tentative Agreement Reached; First Day of School is Sept. 14, SPS Seeks Agreement to Start School on Time. 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. Currently I am finishing my capstone to complete my M.Ed. Go Lynx! I started my time with SPS in the fall of 2011 and moved to View Ridge in the fall of 2015. We archive them here on Vimeo, check them out!. coe.attendance@seattleschools.org Backstrom, Lindsey. ), reading, and listening to and playing music. Denny International Middle School. In my free time you can find me rollerblading, crocheting, and playing saxophone (not all at the same time) Lets have a great year! Hi! Feel free to contact me by email with any questions or concerns you have about your student! Main Office: 206-252-3500, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish, Continuous School Improvement Plan and School Profile. Dr. Simone is committed to Seattle Schools students who are interested in the field of education. In my free time you can find me outside. students can email me at: ms.dewald.sws@gmail.com, Bilingual Instructor - Math, Somali, Arabic, 1700 E Union St. Hence, I teach Literacy and Drama. Hope. Born out of alternative education, I hold high the knowledge that learners are unique and so should be their education. McDonald International Elementary. English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese. Students may apply for assignment to a different school or program. 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. ). I have lived in Nantes, Paris, and Toulouse, with a majority of my time spent in Paris teaching English to high schoolers. I love teaching. While there, I participated in a math teaching fellowship for two of my four years, a rare occurrence. What's your favorite thing about Nova? Education: When I'm not working, I love traveling, rooting for Bay Area sports teams (go Warriors!

M.A. Become a school crossing guard and help students feel safe and welcome when arriving to school. 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. 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. 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! Que pena! I got my Animation degree at CalArts, and came back home to create films and begin a program here in 2001. I hope to bring a little experience from each different role to the classroom in order to help all students find success! Education: Education, University of California Santa Cruz (Focus on Bilingual, I work with students in classes like "Life on Earth", "Environmental Justice", and "Earthology", as well as committees like "Planet Nova", to explore how the Earth lives and how best to work for justice. Special Education Instructional Assistant (IA) lahurd2@seattleschools.org Johnson, Meade. Sherry Studley, Student Support Services Supervisor: srstudley@seattleschools.org; 206-252-9934 Concie Pedroza, Associate Superintendent: clpedroza@seattleschools.org I love Nova! Roosevelt High School 1410 NE 66th Health, Career and Technical Education Teacher, Consulting Teacher, Literacy Intervention. 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. Spanish, Beginning Mandarin Chinese. B.A. I spent 26 months deployed, to Taji, Iraq in 2006, & Kandahar, Afghanistan in 2009. Education: I believe that all students can succeed in their own unique way. 2445 3rd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134 I realize that it's a big topic and some folks feel hopeless to change our trajectory. Staff Directory Reset; Hurd, Lori. I come from a long line of Huskies (Go Dawgs!) 4100 39th Ave. S Seattle, WA 98118 Main Office: 206-252-7210 Contact Us. I was a Nova student in the 90s and thought an animation department at Nova would be so wonderful. When I asked the students in my room at lunch today, the responses were "Motherly", "Doesn't give up" and "Persistent". I am passionate about impacting and inspiring young minds which I have done in the Federal Way over the past seven years. Health Science Medical Assisting @ Admin Medical Assisting Instructor, My name is Aliec N. Standley. I speak English, Spanish, and a little Portuguese. I started teaching in Seattle Public Schools in 2006. So Im a Husky at heart but also a Longhorn. Why do you teach? I have been teaching at the Seattle World School for 17 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. I love ART, sports, theater, photography, music and writing. Staff Directory Reset ~ Attendance, Lincoln. More recently, I received and 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. B.A. We archive them here on Vimeo, check them out!! This should be at the root of all teaching. Robert Eagle Staff Middle School 1330 N 90th St. Seattle, WA 98103 Main Office: 206-413-2300 School Profile. I believe that movement is for everybody and it is my goal to help all of our students find different ways of moving that bring them joy, allow them to connect with their peers, and build their skills and confidence for an active life.

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Biography. Education: I hope to give people at Nova a chance for peaceful self-care through the simple creation of life on a page. I feel lucky to work with this amazing community of staff, students and families. 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! 1700 E Union St. 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. Im a student of life. I often bring my outdoor education aspects into the classroomeven virtually! I also attended the Evergreen State College earning my Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree in 2002. M.ED - Washington State University Administrative Credential; BA Eastern Washington University Emphasis is Physical Education and Health. I earned a medical degree from the University of Washington and completed a residency in Psychiatry. Octavo ano enseando como profesora de 4 o 5 grado, con 4 aos en Viewlands. I run my own graphic design business (reedforrester.com) in addition to teaching. I started working at Viewlands in 2021 and am thrilled to continue on again this year! As a teacher, I have the opportunity to participate in the process of helping to create a more equitable, just, and life-affirming world. Wildlife Sciences, University of Washington 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 Im happy to back in Seattle with the maritime program in the Seattle Skills Center. My first three years I taught visual art at a high school in Colorado and I have also worked with middle school students in West Seattle. and ultimately a M.Ed in Secondary Science instruction. Seattle World School! I have taught K-12 and I enjoy teaching the little kids. learning more experiential and hands-on. I was also a literacy coach and mentor teacher which has helped me to support both new and experienced teachers. I have afamilyof my own here in Seattle after moving here 8 years ago and its a community I am proud to be part of! View School Flyers Special Education Instructional Assistant, 520 NE Ravenna Blvd (interim location) M.A. I graduated with my Masters In Teaching from the University of Washington in 2018. Robert Eagle Staff Middle School Website. I look forward to a memorable year! My daughter Lily graduated from Ballard High School in 2016, so I have been a part of SPS for over 20 years. My medical journey started in the US Army, as a combat line/flight medic. First Bell will feature stories from around the district highlighting the work of students and staff and providing families with important information Read More, John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence Main Office: 206-252-2200, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish, Continuous School Improvement Plan and School Profile, Seattle World School Policy for Recruiters. I enjoy taking care of kids and keeping everyone healthy. The ability to speak Spanish has helped me stay connected to myfamily, my grandmothers stories, and overall culture. Learning to create linguistically affirming classrooms was important to me because I was born in El Salvador and grew up in California. 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. This was the only school I saw who made students first, taught with compassion, sincerity, and rigor, and was always working to become better. I love to help students with reading, research and information literacy. As soon as I walked in to Nova, it felt like home. and experiences. I have primarily taught underserved populations which has given me important insight into a variety of learning styles, student experiences, and unique backgrounds. ARE is designed to increase the number of teachers of color by removing the financial burden of tuition for teacher certification. For more information, head to our class' Seesaw page! I have been teaching at SWS since 1996. I have always loved learning and teaching. I believe in the power of reading and the power of forcing yourself to speak in front of strangers. Staff Directory Reset; Hurd, Lori. Straw Productions and MOHAI to make our After graduating from college, I spent time living and traveling in South America. I have 16 year old twins (boy/girl) and 2 adult children. Ive worked for construction companies and have been a general contractor. Que pena! I love reading, running, and writing where I can escape since my family and I are not really travelling these days (or years really). MA in Education from Seattle Pacific University I teach Social Studies, usually 9th grade World History and 11th grade US History. ), gardening, and cooking. I have been sharing my love of learning across the nation since 2005, working for schools in New Jersey, Los Angeles, and Seattle. 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. Needless to say, my first language and cultural background has been a rich resource in my learning and teaching and has set a precedent for how I wish to approach my students as well. I was born and raised in Shoreline where I graduated from Shorecrest High School. I believe in student-centered learning and feel that students should participate in the over-all learning process, Auto Technology Teacher - Skill Center Bldg @ Wash. MS, Auto Technology Teacher @ West Seattle High School, Administrative Secretary/Registrar (also Attendance/Accounting). My first is teaching! 206-252-0000, Distributing Information to Students and Schools, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish. Communications. Im a car enthusiast, I love traveling and experiencing new cultures and food, and I will defend pineapple on pizza any day. I started teaching in Seattle Public 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. Love. Teaching art to eager elementary students is a dream come true and I am so lucky to be doing just that at Decatur.

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Maribel Stephens OOC Director's Assistant (206) 684-0719 Email. E-veryone who comes to my classroom. I teach Drawing and Painting, AP Studio Art and Ceramics at Lincoln. SPS Human Resources (HR) 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 My goal is always to create a classroom atmosphere that benefits from the wealth of knowledge that every student brings. 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 When he's not teaching, you can find him on the disc golf course, reading a science fiction novel, or coaching ultimate frisbee. Main Office: 206-252-0730, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish, Continuous School Improvement Plan and School Profile. Data Registrar/Counseling Secretary, Attendance. I joined Seattle Public Schools in 2019 after teaching Language Arts for 4 years in Phoenix, AZ. Being creative feeds my soul and I believe everyone needs a chance to express themselves creatively as much as possible. I have worked with Seattle Public My name is LaurenBangasser and I am the Physical Education teacher at Viewlands. I began teaching elementary school in 2001 in the Shoreline School District. Elementary Website, McDonald International Elementary Website, Mercer International Middle School Website. 88NO. Art History and I am a Seattle native, born on Capitol Hill and raised in Wallingford. I graduated from Central Washington University in 2012 with a bachelors degree in Physical Education and an endorsement in Elementary Education. Spanish * Espaol. 1418 NW 65th St. Seattle, WA 98117 Main Office: 206-252-1000 Contact Us. My role can include helping students build new skills and helping staff implement new accommodations and modifications for students to support sensory needs, school-based self-care and organizational skills, fine and visual motor skills, and pre-vocational skills. Tourism Businesses Management in - UVM Tlalpan - Universidad del Valle de Mxico, Tlalpan, Licenciatura en Comunicaciones y Ciencias Polticas, UNAM - Universidad Nacional Autnoma de Mxico 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. I teach because I love to learn with others. Cory enjoys playing and watching soccer (Go Sounders! 144 NE 54th St. Seattle, WA 98105 Main Office: 206-252-2900 Contact Us. California State University, Northridge: BA Environmental Biology I am a sports enthusiast, specifically football and volleyball. Learn more about career opportunities and benefits of working for SPSSeattle Public Schools. This is my 26rd year of 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).

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I teach Social Studies, usually 9th grade World History and 11th grade US History. What brought you to Nova? Human Biology, Stanford University She was a middle school Spanish teacher in Detroit, Michigan for over 30 years. In the library were fostering and expanding students reading lives and encouraging them to be critical users and producers of information. Main Office: 206-252-4400, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish. I have always had a passion for teaching but never felt I had the opportunity to pivot careers from hospitality. How would you describe your teaching style? Name: Hannah A. Lewis Pronouns: she/ her Education: B.S. If we can all commit to mini-behavior changes, we can make a huge difference. What brought you to Nova? I am excited to join Lincolns team as the school psychologist. Seattle, WA 98122 After returning to the United States, I decided to return to Evergreen where I earned a Masters in Teaching. 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 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

6208 60th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98115 Main Office: 206-252-4640 Contact Us. Working in a small elementary school has big benefits. I also like the outdoors, taking walks, fishing, camping, and fast cars. Our world is dominated by unjust systems of power and exploitation that must be confronted, deconstructed, and replaced -- if not, people and communities will continue to face violence and oppression while our society fails to live up to its potential. I earned a Masters Degree in Education from Antioch University in Seattle, WA in 2004. I was a student in SPS schools, as well as catholic schools in Seattle. I am deeply looking forward to connecting and growing both personally and professionally with the Lincoln community! MA in Western European Literature from Tashkent State University, Languages other than English: One of the best parts of second grade, in my opinion, is the exploration that happens; we are able to build off of students brilliant observations and curiosities. COVID, desapareceras algn da? 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. There is no other school like it in the city. View School Flyers The World cultures and experiences that each students brings to this school is tremendous and amazing. . I am thrilled to be a part of the community and my door is always open! My broad classroom experiences provided me with a strong foundation in instruction and differentiation. Over the pandemic, I decided to return to school for my teaching degree. We remain optimistic the district and educators union will find agreement. 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 care deeply about making a difference in the community and lives of young adults. I have been in education for 10+ years, and worked in many different educational capacities in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington. Communications & Politics, UNAM - Universidad Nacional Autnoma de Mxico

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This has provided me an opportunity to help guide the direction, breadth, and viability of the curriculum for all students. Talk to your friends, convince them to start. 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). Environmental Studies, Williams College, Languages other than English: Collaborative. I have been married to my wife Julie for 33 years; we have two grown sons that both work in construction, and two grandchildren. Staff Directory Reset ~ Attendance, Seattle World School. I also specialize in professional audio production and visual editing for film. A 2013 graduate of the University of Washington Seattle, Chelsea has a BA in Sociology with a minor in International Studies: African Diaspora. I am teaching 1st-5th grade Physical Education and Health. Leading Cascadia was an incredible experience that helped prepare me for my position as the principal at Decatur Elementary School. This year I will be teaching Math and Science to all of our fourth grade students. Ive been teaching Spanish at the high school and university levels for the past 9 years. I love reading, and I love a good book club where the discussions are robust and the snacks are plentiful.

SPS Technology Mini-grant, 2012-2013

Education After growing up in a small town in Nebraska, I moved to Seattle in 2012 and love the pacific northwest! I grew up in Kirkland and currently own a condo in Mill Creek. Soy estudiante de la vida. Staff Directory Reset Jensen, Nicolette Teacher-Elementary nmjensen@seattleschools.org More Johnson, Trevor Teacher-Elementary and Middle School tjjohnson@seattleschools.org More

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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. I am thrilled to teach at Seattle World School! B.A. I am very excited to be co-opting with the Lincoln High School community and staff. My name is Ms. Rifkin (she/her) and I am thrilled to be a first and second grade teacher this year! I completed my didactic education at The Art Institute of Seattle for Audio Production Engineering. Soy estudiante de la vida. I relocated to Seattle from New York City in Librarians are connectors, not collectors, of information and ideas. Attendance Secretary kaabbott@seattleschools.org Clay Valentine grew up attending Eventually the commute became too much, so I decided to join the team at Seattle Public Schools, where Ive supported students ages 3-21 at a variety of schools since 2017. Education: MEd San Jose State University / BA Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, 7047 50th Ave. NE 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. Visit the MCHS School Nurse page for helpful school and district resources and information. I look forward to working with our students and sharing my love of physical activity with them. What brought you to Nova? Denny International Middle School School Hours: 7:55 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. WABE presenter, 2013. Occasional snow Friday. View School Flyers SNOW 1 THE SALEM NEWS v\l \ I HI M Snow t inches IiOW tonight 15-20. I left for college at the University of California at Santa Cruz knowing that I was going to major in math and minor in education in order to eventually earn a teaching credential. How would you describe your teaching style? 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. My Australian husband loves to build things. Honoring different perspectives and experiences while forming new ones. Sam Read I am a Husky and bleed purple! We also love exploring bookstores, trying new restaurants, and rooting on the Sounders with fellow fans. How would you describe your teaching style? I have been working at Seattle World School since 2012. My time teaching in SPS has been primarily at Ingraham High School, with a brief stint at Hamilton International Middle School. As a first-year educator for Health and Family Medical, I am eager to integrate my experience with my team and students. Ed from Antioch University with a focus on Library Media. Ballard High School. ), spending as much time as I can outside in or near the water, and hogging other people's dogs while making pros and cons lists about whether or not it's finally time to get my own.

B.A. During my undergraduate studies, I pursued a B.A. Staff Directory Reset ~ Attendance, Viewlands. in Spanish. I love working with students each day, and helping to foster their independence and success. 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 have been an elementary school teacher since 1997. I love working at Viewlands (and teaching) because I learn every single day. lincolnhs.attendance@seattleschools.org Abromeit, Austin. The district is asking the educators union to consider a memorandum of understanding agreement to start school on time. Continuous School Improvement Plan and School Profile. 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. decatur.attendance@seattleschools.org Adams, Cheryl.

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