Seattle Public Schools

Biography

I attended Drew University in NJ and then moved to Seattle. After working in a day care for a year I knew that I wanted to work and teach children. So, I went to Western Washington University to obtain my certificate and have been teaching in Seattle for 19 years. Many of my years were spent as an Instructional Specialist helping students with reading and mathematics. Last year, I moved to first-grade and I love it!

Personal Message

I love teaching and working with Elementary students.  I wake up every day excited and enthused to go to work.  Honestly, there is nothing else that I would rather do.

I also enjoy playing the drums, swimming, and spending time with my family.

Resource room IA. Our team helps service K-5 students with IEP's

Pronouns: she/her

Education: Whitman College, B.A. Political Science; Syracuse University, Master of Public Administration; University of Washington, Masters in Teaching

How I Got Into Education: I was leading a non-profit and did not feel in sync with the mission. We had hosted 2 recent high school graduates as interns and, in mentoring them, I realized that I enjoyed helping them learn about our work. This combination of factors pointed me in the direction of teaching.

Hobbies: Reading, Hiking, Watching sports, Travel

I am privileged as a West Virginia steeltown boy to work at the best school in the state of Washington. I am further humbled as I have the unique and challenging task of working with kids from all over the world from about 30 countries. I am grateful for my wonderful staff and administration who are compassionate, dedicated, groundbreaking leaders of public education and social justice.

Name: Washington

Pronouns: N/A, I choose not to identify.

Education: SNHU

How I Got Into Education: 

Hobbies: Movies, design, family fun

Email Address: rmwashington@seattleschools.org

Name: Martha Stevens

Pronouns: she/her

Education: Boston University, BA; George Washington University, MEd; Seattle University, MLL certification

How I Got Into Education: I have always enjoyed working with kids and love the energy they bring to school.  During college, I interned with a program called Peace Games and taught conflict resolution classes to elementary school students.    Later, after working as a job coach for adults with developmental disabilities, I knew I wanted to work with this population at a younger stage in their education.  These two experiences led me to my career as a Special Education Teacher.

Hobbies: Running, Reading, Crafting

Email Address: mlstevens@seattleschools.org