Student Bios
Danforth 18, 2005-06
Marcela Abadi
Certification:
Principal
Internship Sites:
Lincoln Elementary School, Olympia School District
Small internships throughout the Olympia School District
Academic Background:
The Evergreen Sate College , B.S. Natural Science
Pacific Oaks College , K-8 Certification
Pacific Oaks College , M.A. in Human Development
Professional Experience:
I have been a teacher for the last 16 years. I am currently teaching first and second grade at a public school, Lincoln Elementary, where I have been teaching for the last 7 years. I have been instrumental in building a Spanish Language and culture as well as sustaining and maintaining, a sister school relationship with Ruben Dario in Nicaragua. In addition I haven arranged staff development that addresses issues of bias and multicultural education. I was awarded a Fulbright –Hays to Chile and a Fulbright Memorial Fund to Japan. Teaching certificate endorsements: K-12 ESL, K-12 Bilingual Education, K-8 Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education.
Professional Goal:
To obtain a leadership role as a principal in an urban school community dedicated to the integration of all children, their family and staff- a community that strives for achievement through the curriculum, relationships and equality of access to opportunity among all students. I am also interested in having a leadership role in a Dual Language or Bilingual Language Elementary School.
Diane Babcock
Certification:
Principal
Program Administrator
M.Ed.
Internship Sites:
Odyssey Elementary, Mukilteo School District
Academic Background:
Post graduate work, University of Washington
Seattle Pacific University Lake Washington
Technological School Brigham Young University, B.S., Elementary Education
Brigham Young University, Speech & Drama Minor
Professional Experience:
Children, teaching, and learning have been my focus for the past twenty-eight years. My current position is a leadership TOSA for Curriculum and Professional Development in the Mukilteo School District. My responsibilities include extensive in-service training for our district, serving as a technology liaison, and web designer. My classroom teaching experience has included 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade. During the time our children were young I substituted K-12 in all areas of the curriculum. Past awards include the James Moffett Memorial Award, Northwest Council for Computer Education grant and I had the honor of presenting for The National Writing Project and the National Council for Computer Education.
Professional Goal:
It is my goal to lead a school with a vision of student, teacher, and parent awareness with expectation for high performance. I am seeking the wisdom to create a collaborative team spirit within the walls of our school community to coach, aid, and assist one another. I desire to use school performance with an eye to determine the need for school improvement as well as the value of celebrating success together. Through the Danforth Program I plan to strengthen my knowledge to improve instruction, evaluate school practices, and promote collaboration in preparation to lead a 21 st Century School.
Parvin Baharloo
Certification:
Principal
M.Ed
Internship Site:
Sansilo Elementary School, Seattle School District
Academic Background:
South Eastern State Oklahoma University , Bachelors of Science in Education, May 1982; Emphasis was in Early Childhood and Child Psychology.
Took several courses in education management, computer word processing skills.
Professional Experience:
I have been in education for the past 23 years. For my first 10 years I taught Kindergarten and First grade. After teaching in my own classroom I was principal of a private school in Dallas Taxes for 10 years. I also opened and operated my own private childcare for 3 years.
Professional Goals:
As a school administrator I want to provide an equal, accessible, and excellent education for all students in a caring and supportive environment. To provide students with an education that will enable them in the make informed choices about their lives. I believe that it is essential to involve the entire community in this effort: students, parents, teachers, administrators, educational leaders and the communities in which they live, work, and contribute.
Nell Ballard-Jones
Certification:
Principal
Program Administrator
M.Ed.
Internship Site:
Mountlake Terrace High School, Edmonds School District
Edmonds-Woodway High School, Edmonds SD
Academic Background:
University of Washington, B.A., History and Sociology
University of Washington, MIT, Secondary Social Studies
Professional Experience:
Social Studies Teacher, Edmonds-Woodway High School, Edmonds School District
Lead Resident Advisor, Northwest School International House Dormitory
AmeriCorps Volunteer, Federal Way School District
Conversion Facilitator for Smaller Learning Community
Mentor Teacher – University of Washington
International Baccalaureate Vertical Teaming
9th and 10th grade Curriculum Planning Teams
Anti-Defamation League & Seattle Human Rights Commission Reducing Adolescent Prejudice
Hip Hop Club Advisor
Close Up Coordinator
Professional Goal:
To gain administrative employment in a collaboratively focused district that seeks diversity, expects achievement for all students, and values innovation.
Greg Barker
Certification:
Principal
M.Ed.
Internship Site:
Auburn Riverside High School, Auburn School District
Western Washington University, B.A., Business Administration
Seattle Pacific University, 4-12 Certification in Social Studies
Professional Experience:
Prior to earning my teacher certification, I earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, concentrating in Economics and International Finance. I worked some managerial positions and in the actuarial field in graphic design. From there, I decided to pursue my teaching credentials and worked with Camp Fire Boys and Girls as a program supervisor while working on the certification program through Seattle Pacific. Upon graduation, I was able to substitute in the Marysville School District where I gained a permanent position at the middle level (6-9) teaching Social Studies, Math and Leadership. When the district moved the 9th grade to the high school, I secured a position as the Activities Coordinator and Leadership Teacher. I added the duties of Athletics Director for two years before leaving to assume my current position as Activities Director at Auburn Riverside High School in 2004.
Professional Goal:
To obtain a leadership role as an administrator in a public secondary school who will work towards providing opportunity for connections to all students, promoting an equitable education for all, and endorsing the community to enrich their local school.
Christine Bondi
Certification:
Principal
Internship Site:
Hudtloff Middle School, Clover Park School District
College of William and Mary, B.S. Chemistry and English
College of William and Mary, B.A. Chemistry
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Certificate in Early Adolescence, Science.
Professional Experience:
I began as a member of a volunteer program, teaching 7 th and 8 th grade science at a small school in Newark, NJ . I taught there for a total of 6 years, during which time I served as the director of the summer program and the technology coordinator, and was in charge of the master schedule. I then spent 4 years teaching 7 th and 8 th grade science at East Irondquoit Middle School in Rochester , NY . While in Rochester , I served as team leader for a team of 5 teachers and 130 students, coordinated the effort to design and implement an advisory program, and served on the committee to design a new master schedule for the building.
Professional Goal:
To become the leader of an urban middle school, and create a school environment in which the students are more successful than their suburban counterparts.
Kathi Bulfin
Certification:
Principal
M.Ed.
Internship Site:
Chinook Middle School, Bellevue School District
Enatai Elementary School, Bellevue School District
Academic Background:
University of Wisconsin, Madison, B.S. in Elementary Education
Pacific Oaks NW, K-8 Certification
Professional Experience:
I have taught students ranging from kindergarten through community college and spanning from Wisconsin to Illinois and Washington . For the past six years I have taught Science and/or Social Studies at Chinook Middle School in Bellevue WA . I have enjoyed being the Department Head for both our school’s Science and Social Studies teams, serving on various committees that address curriculum and assessment issues.
Professional Goal:
My goal is to be an effective school leader that inspires others to aim for a shared vision of promoting equity and excellence for all. I am a passionate believer in education that eliminates the achievement gap, education that provides all learners access so they may pursue their dreams. I value diversity and will work compassionately to set high standards and provide a high quality education for all students.
Crystal Daniels
Certification:
Principal
Program Administrator
M.Ed.
Internship Site:
Madison Middle School- Advanced Learning Dept., Seattle School District
Bellevue School District
Academic Background:
University of Washington, B.A., American Ethnic Studies
City University, Master’s in Teaching
Professional Experience:
I have been teaching in the Seattle School District for six years. I’ve taught 7th grade math/science, 1st grade, and for the past three years, kindergarten (my favorite). My leadership experience range from SEA Building Rep, Academy / Team Leader, and Thurgood Marshall Elementary BLT (building leadership team). I am especially proud of my experience with the leadership Thurgood Marshall Elementary has taken in providing the best instructional needs for boys and girls with its gender separate classrooms.
Professional Goal:
I am a firm believer of equity in education. My goal is to be an effective leader who works collaboratively with a school community in providing all students with a quality education. I passionately believe in the talents of every child, and eagerly look forward to being apart of reform (on an administrative level) in education and preparing students for our global society.
Loren Demeroutis
Certification:
Principal
M.Ed.
Internship Site:
Big Picture School, Highline School District
Angela DiLoreto
Certification:
Principal
Program Administrator
Internship Sites:
Odle Middle School, Bellevue School District
Middle School & High School Technology Curriculum Coach, Bellevue School District
Academic Background:
Western Washington University, Science Education, Certification: K-8, General Science (grades 4-12) and Physics (grades 4-12).
University of Washington, M.Ed., Science Curriculum and Instruction.
Professional Experience:
In the first four years of my teaching career I taught elementary aged students. Since 1998 I have taught middle school science in the Bellevue School District. I have been a teacher leader implementing significant science curriculum reform: aligning 6th through 8th grade science curriculum to state and national standards, analyzing best practices for science instruction and developing assessment tools to measure students’ learning. I joined Washington State ’s Science Assessment Leadership Team (SALT) in 2002 and remain an active member. I have been a science department chairperson, a grade level team leader and was the first AVID program elective teacher at Tyee Middle School in Bellevue.
Professional Goal:
I would like to be an elementary or middle school principal who supports staff in quality instruction while providing a supportive community for all learners. I believe that all students can be successful when surrounded by the best possible staff who is willing to set high academic standards as well as support the diversity of students in reaching that goal.
Jake Ellis
Certification:
Principal
Internship Site:
Nathan Hale High School, Seattle School District
Academic Background:
Professional Experience:
Professional Goals:
Chasma Gerron
Certification:
Principal
Program Administrator
Internship Site:
Newcastle Elementary, Issaquah School District
Sunset Elementary School, Issaquah School District
Academic Background:
University of Washington, B.A., Sociology
City University, M.I.T.
Professional Experience:
I have taught in the Issaquah School District for the last five years. I spent my first year teaching morning and afternoon kindergarten and then moved to first grade. My focus has been on management, instructional strategies, and leadership. I have designed a school emergency plan and I am currently analyzing school data to improve test scores. This past year, I was a member of the Newcastle core team that helped open the newest elementary school in Issaquah.
Professional Goal:
To help provide academic excellence through quality learning time in a caring atmosphere.
Rebecca Goertzel
Certification:
Principal
M.Ed.
Internship Site:
Academic Background:
University of Washington, B.A., Latin American Studies
University of California, M.A. Bilingual, Multi-cultural Education
University of California: K-8 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, K-12 Spanish, K-12 English as a Second Language
Professional Experience:
Prior to enrolling in the Danforth program worked for three years as the Principal of a bilingual, K-11, non-profit school in Monteverde, Costa Rica, with an emphasis on student-directed, environmental education. I also taught fourth grade at the Cloud Forest School before taking on the role of Principal/Director. Prior to that experience, I worked for three years in the Tahoma School District as English as a Second Language Teacher and Coordinator.
Professional Goal:
My goal is to obtain a position as a school principal and/or educational leader in which I am able to enhance the quality of education for all students while building a strong bond between home and school and fostering a positive, productive atmosphere among staff.
Wayne Greer
Certification:
Principal
M.Ed.
Internship Site:
T.T. Minor & Stevens Elementary, Seattle School District
Academic Background:
University of Washington, M. Ed Principal Certification
Antioch University Seattle B.A. Liberal Arts K-8 Education Cert
Grambling State University Music Education
Professional Experience:
I have had the opportunity to serve students for 9 years in the Seattle Public School District at Denny Middle School and Cleveland High School where I worked as a Special Education Assistant, and more recently at T.T. Minor Elementary School as a Third and Fifth Grade classroom generalist. The last year at Minor has been spent serving the school as Head Teacher. I have also served our school’s Child Study Team, worked as the school’s behavior interventionist and facilitated Seattle’s District mandated professional development “Courageous Conversations About Race” so that adults can work actively to undo racism so that kids are receiving the best in education regardless of institutional ills that plague our district, state, country, and our world. This year I have been awarded both the 2006 KCTS Golden Apple Award and the Antioch University Horace Mann award for my work in creating the only elementary school marching band program in the state of Washington.
Professional Goal:
To develop my leadership skills and knowledge to become a building-level administrator in a public school that is committed to serving all students.
Kelly Hayes
Certification:
Principal
Internship Sites:
Crystal Springs Elementary School, Northshore School District; Edmonds-Woodway High School, Edmonds School District; College Place Middle School, Edmonds School District
Academic Background:
University of Washington, B.A., Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
University of Washington, Master of Public Administration
Professional Experience:
I have taught high school science for the Edmonds School District for over 12 years. I was lead teacher in putting together a 9 th grade science curriculum that is aligned with state standards and prepares students for the 10 th grade science WASL. I have significant experience in teaching a range of students including science for students in the lower quartile to 11 th and 12 th grade students in an International Baccalaureate (IB) biology course. I have demonstrated leadership skills throughout my teaching career. I have led staff presentations on school safety and performance assessment. I am current science department chair at Edmonds-Woodway High School. I have been chair of my building's management committee and I have participated in a variety of other committees at the building and district levels.
Professional Goals:
I want to work collaboratively with community members, parents, staff, and students to help raise academic achievement for all students. I will be applying for a secondary level administrative position. I am only interested in part-time administrative work at this time.
Susan Hegeberg
Certification:
Initial Principal
Internship Site:
Aviation High School, Highline School District
Academic Background:
University of Washington, B.A.
University of Washington, M.I.T
Professional Experience:
Dean of Students at Aviation High School; Teacher Leader of Innovation School; High school mathematics and physical science teacher; Small School Design Team member; Gates Foundation Teacher Leadership trainee and grant recipient; High School Steering Team member; Middle school mathematics teacher; District Secondary Standards Design Team member; Operations Manager/Mortgage Banker; Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor.
Professional Goal:
To become a school administrator who works with my staff to create and maintain a school where all staff and students are valued, supported, and healthfully challenged, and where the students are consistently provided with rich and meaningful learning experiences that lead to their academic and social success in school and throughout their lives.
Jacob Hendrickson
Certification:
Principal
M.Ed.
Internship Site:
Sammamish High School, Bellevue School District
Academic Background:
University of California , San Diego, B.A., Political Science
San Diego State University, 6-12 Social Studies Teaching Certificate
San Diego State University, CLAD Certificate (Cross Cultural Language Acquisition and Development)
Professional Experience:
Over the course of my ten year teaching career I have been afforded a unique opportunity of teaching in racially and socio-economically diverse settings from San Diego to the San Francisco Bay area. My most recent assignment is in the Bellevue School District at Sammamish High School . Most of my teaching experience is in the social studies and humanities fields at both the middle and high school levels. Additionally, I have had the opportunity to demonstrate my leadership abilities through site-based decision making bodies, departmental leadership, and staff development planning teams. Over the last few years, I have been very active with the College Board and the Advanced Placement program as a reader and in curriculum development. My southern California upbringing has also pulled me into the coaching community through volleyball where I have strengthened team dynamics and built strong and enduring programs
Professional Goal:
I am eager to obtain a position as a building administrator at the secondary level. As a building leader, I look forward to developing consensus from all stake-holder groups. With community support, relevant school reform concerning significant issues like the achievement gap and equity in education will be addressed.
Dan Irvine
Certification:
Principal
Internship Sites:
Highland Middle School, Bellevue School District
Academic Background:
University of Washington, B.S. Psychology
Western Michigan University, Masters in Social Work; School Social Worker ESA
Professional Experience:
For the past three years, I have worked in Special Education as a Behavior Specialist in the Issaquah School District at all three of the district’s high schools. As a Behavior Specialist, I have engaged in direct instruction with behavior disordered students, acted as a consultant to teachers regarding accommodation and classroom instruction, and advised administrators on discipline matters. I also served on Issaquah High’s Site Council, instructed Special Education staff and administrators in SECURE techniques, and was a member of the district core team in analyzing and presenting Healthy Youth Survey data. Prior to my time spent in Issaquah, I worked for First Place School in Seattle , which is a private school for children K-6 th grade that are homeless or in transition. At First Place , I was the Director of Social Services in which I served in the capacity of an assistant principal in charge of student and family services as well as discipline. Throughout my career, I have worked with the most difficult student populations and have strived to increase both their academic and emotional levels.
Professional Goal:
My goal is to become an assistant principal at the secondary level where I can facilitate and inspire the people that work along side me to create a school that is healthy, functional, and driven toward academic excellence.
Jason Kerber
Certification:
Principal
Internship Site:
Cederway Elementary School, Edmonds School District
Academic Background:
University of Iowa, BA and MA in Comparative Religion
University of Glasgow, Centre for Study of Literature and Theology
Pacific Oaks College Northwest, Teaching Certificate
Professional Experience:
I have taught 5th grade in Seattle Public Schools for the past 5 years.
Prior to teaching, I worked as a social worker, office worker, landscaper,
corn detassler and dishwasher.
Professional Goal:
I am excited to become a dynamic principal at the elementary level. I love
working with kids and adults, motivating them to achieve more than they ever
dreamed possible. I believe that to create a democratic society, we must
cultivate learning communities that represent our highest values. I think
we must create a collective will in our schools and our school systems, by
working together intentionally and creatively, in order to eliminate the
achievement gap.
Megan McCarthy
Certification:
Principal
Internship Site:
Whitman Middle School, Seattle School District
Academic Background:
Gonzaga University, B.A. Special Education
Professional Experience:
I have spent the last four years as a Learning Support Teacher in the Edmonds School District at Chase Lake Elementary. Throughout this experience I have gained leadership skills in restructuring our Learning Support model, serving on our Leadership Team, and working on district committees to enhance Special Education and Title One programs. Prior to teaching in Edmonds , I taught Special Education at Kellogg Middle School in the Shoreline School District and volunteered full time at a charter school in Jersey City , NJ through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.
Professional Goal:
My goal is to obtain a leadership position at the building or district level where I can continue advocating for students with special needs and creating environments where all students and teachers can be successful.
Terry Moller
Certification:
Principal
M.Ed.
Internship Site:
Black Diamond Elementary School, Enumclaw School District
Academic Background:
Professional Experience:
Professional Goal:
Margit Moore
Certification:
Principal
Internship Site:
International School, Bellevue School District
Prism High School Program, Bellevue School District
Academic Background:
University of Washington, B.A: Sociology
Lesley University, MA; M.Ed: Instruction and Curriculum
Seattle Pacific University, 4-12 Certificate; Endorsements: English, LA, SS, Sociology
Professional Experience:
Four years as an Artist in Residence for the WA Arts Commission confirmed my interest in classroom teaching. After earning my certificate I taught seventh and eighth grade integrated Language Arts and Social Studies, and Developmental Reading at Highland Middle School. At Interlake High School, I currently teach Senior IB/AP English, IB Theory of Knowledge, and coordinate the International Baccalaureate Program. During my eight years in the Bellevue School District I was a Lesson Study Leader, and participated on multiple advisory and curriculum development committees.
Professional Goal:
I have a personal and professional commitment to equity for all children, and a determination to help create an exceptional learning community. Working with others to develop program goals, determine measures of success, problem solve, and articulate curricula, I plan to help shape a school community that is positive and dynamic.
Toni O'Neal
Certification:
Principal
Internship Site:
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, Seattle School District
McClure Middle School, Seattle School District
Academic Background:
University of Washington, B.A
Pacific Oaks College Northwest, Seattle, K-8 Certification
University of Washington, M.Ed.
Professional Experience:
I worked six years as a para-professional before becoming a certificated teacher in 1996. I have taught both kindergarten and first grade in the Seattle School District. As a teacher it is my desire to help my students reach their fullest potential—intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially. While teaching I was a member of the Building Leadership Team (6 years), Chairperson of the hiring committee (2 years) and Building Rep (2 years).
Professional Goal:
My goal is to become an effective Principal at either the Elementary or Middle school level. As Educational Leader I shall maintain a safe, respectful, positive, and efficient learning environment; while promoting Equity, Excellence and Diversity among all stake-holders (students, staff, parents, and community).
Scott Powers
Certification:
Principal
Internship Site:
Mariner High School, Mukilteo School District
Academic Background:
University of Washington, B.A., Mathematics
Central Washington University, Math & Physics 4-12 Certification
Walden University, M.S in Education
Professional Experience:
I had the opportunity to spend 10 years working in the Tukwila School District at Foster High School where I taught math, physics and physical science. During that time I served various other roles including: member of district curriculum committee, track and football coach and documentation and evaluation coordinator for school reform. The last two years I was a TOSA as a grant manager/school reform coordinator geared toward moving the school to three autonomous schools. This year I made a move to Portland , OR working as an external school's coach and NSRF national facilitator for Small Schools Northwest .
Professional Goal:
To develop my leadership skills and knowledge to become a building-level administrator in a public school that is committed to serving all students.
Jose Rodriguez
Certification:
Principal
Program Administrator
Internship Sites:
Interlake High School, Bellevue School District
Academic Background:
University of Texas-Pan Am, B.A., Political Science- History- Teacher Certification
Texas State University, M.A., Political Science-Sociology
Professional Experience:
Prior to arriving in Washington State three years ago, I taught Advanced Placement U.S. History and Advanced Placement U.S. Government in the Austin, TX area for eight years and for three years in the Rio Grande Valley, TX. In addition, I was an adjunct instructor for three years at Austin Community College. My three years in Washington State has been spent working for Bellevue School District, where I taught A.P. U.S. History, A.P U.S. Government, and History of the Americas (International Baccalaureate) for two years and just recently as Curriculum/Technology Coach in social studies.
Professional Goal:
Our country can’t maintain its competitive edge in today’s global market if it continues to have a two-tier system of educating students. My professional goal is to obtain a leadership position that will give me the opportunity to change the current systemic approach to education.
Alida Skold
Certification:
Principal
M.Ed.
Internship Sites:
Bellevue High School, Bellevue School District
Tillicum Middle School, Bellevue School District
Academic Background:
University of Washington, B.A., Business Administration and Information Systems
University of Washington Bothell, Teacher Certification
Professional Experience:
Providing an equal opportunity to learn for every student is one of my core values. The first experience in my education career was as a tutor for students who spoke English as a second language. As a teacher, I taught a split 1st and 2nd grade for three years in the Northshore School District PACE (Parents Active in Cooperative Education) program. I defined dynamic volunteer opportunities to facilitate the parents in fulfilling the PACE requirements while enriching their children’s education. Knowing how important it is to assess students’ abilities to meet or exceed standards, I was a member of the pilot program for the standards based report card. Having demonstrated leadership in promoting a positive school culture, the district mentors’ office asked me to coordinate the introduction of new hires and transfer teachers as our school building orientation mentor. After aggressively pursuing professional development, I became a literacy lead to coach teachers in current literacy instruction and assessment techniques. Desiring to support instruction and our site-based management, I worked with others on the decision making management team to structure and implement our School Improvement Plan.
Professional Goal:
I am motivated to provide leadership in education by obtaining a position as a secondary education building administrator. Guiding the implementation of best teaching practices to build higher level thinking skills for students who are learning in the caring communities of our classrooms is of utmost importance. With progressive curriculum and instruction, innovation will occur as students think critically and creatively while analyzing and synthesizing the content.
Eileen Sliwinski
Certification:
Program Administrator
Principal
M.Ed
Internship Sites:
John Standford Center for Educational Excellence, Department of Instructional Services, and Summit K-12 Alternative, Seattle School District
Academic Background:
Continuing Education, Local and regional accredited Universities
Lawrence University, Appleton, B.A., Fine Arts/Education,
Professional Experience:
Since 1999, I have worked as an Intermediate Multi-age classroom teacher at Summit K-12, Seattle Public Schools, WA. For the past 2 years I have served as Team Lead for the Intermediate teaching team. In these positions, I worked to create and implement integrated curriculum for use in the multi-age classrooms, seamless mathematics curriculum and assessment for Intermediate Classrooms using District and State educational guidelines. I also helped to organize single-day and multi-day educational field trips, fundraising activities for classroom and Team, implementation of Team-wide assessment of students, and was instrumental in implementation of current k-6th grade dance program. I work to initiate educational opportunities for Intermediate Team members. Prior to my work at Summit K-12, I held positions as a Substitute Teacher with Seattle Public Schools, WA (1997-1999), Art Specialist at AE Burdick K-8, Milwaukee Public Schools, WI (1990-1997)and Substitute Teacher, Milwaukee Public Schools, WI (1989-1990)
Professional Goal:
After graduation, students from a public school should be able to make informed choices about their futures and have the skills necessary so that every choice is available to each of them. To do so, it is essential to involve the entire community students, parents, teachers, administrators, educational leaders and the communities in which they live in this effort. I seek a position in an urban school district in which I can build the network that provides equitable and excellent education for all students in this type of caring and supportive environment.
Michael Stone
Certification:
Principal
M.Ed.
Internship Sites:
Somerset Elementary School, Bellevue School District
Academic Background:
Washington State University, B.A., Speech and Hearing Sciences
Washington State University, B.A., Elementary Education
Professional Experience:
I have worked for the Bellevue School District for 10 years. I began my career as an educator at the Middle School level as a Resource Specialist. I then moved to the elementary level for five years, where I taught 3rd and 4th grade. In the past year I have taught as a Special Day teacher for the Palm Springs Unified School District. Prior to my time in the classroom, I was an instructional aid for the Nooksack Valley School district in the Speech and Language department.
Professional Goal:
It is my goal to provide instructional leadership with equity and excellence in an elementary or middle school setting. Implementing the skills I posses as an educator to work hand in hand with students, parents, teachers, and the community to provide the best education for every student.
Cindy Wilson
Certification:
Principal
Program Administrator
M.Ed.
Internship Sites:
Eastlake High School, Lake Washington School District
Evergreen Junior High School, Lake Washington School District
Academic Background:
University of Washington, B.A., Business Education/ Behavioral Studies; High Scholarship for Women; Phi Lambda Theta
Central Washington University, Continuing Teacher Certification
Central Washington University, Career and Technical Education Director Certification.
Professional Experience:
I taught at Mount Si High School as a Language Arts, Business Education, and Leadership teacher for 17 years. I coached Girls’ Basketball for five years and Cheerleaders for 10 years. For the past four years, I have been a Career and Technical Education Program Specialist for the Lake Washington School District. Additionally, I coordinate the district Drug/Alcohol Prevention Programs and supervise eight community advisory groups.
Professional Goal:
To obtain a leadership role as an assistant principal/principal in a school where I will be offered the opportunity to develop learning communities that endeavor to recognize and fulfill the learning needs and accommodations of all students as they advance to meet and even exceed some of the highest standards ever established within our educational system. I believe strongly in building robust relationships in order for these learning communities to be successful. When guiding principles are deeply embedded in the culture of a school and underpin all human interactions, positive relations, better collaboration and an overt sense of caring, support, and teamwork are the result.
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