Seattle Public Schools

Name: Julie Seltzer

Pronouns:  She/Her

Education: Indiana University, Bachelor of Social Work, Loyola University of Chicago, Master of Social Work

How I Got Into Education: My first practicum as a social work student was in a school. I really enjoyed being part of a school team and having a larger picture of the students that I was working with.

Hobbies:  Walking, reading, movies and reality television

Email Address: julie.a.seltzer@kp.org

Name: Evin Shinn

Pronouns: he/him

Education: Seattle Pacific University, B.A. English Literature; Seattle Pacific University, M.Ed. Teacher Leadership

How I Got Into Education: My grandmother was a Special Education teacher who would always read to me. Eventually, that led to me convincing kids in my neighborhood to play ‘school’ with me and the rest is history.

Hobbies: Watching Survivor, reading the latest Neal Shusterman book, video games, and escape rooms.

Email Address: etshinn@seattleschools.org

Name: Ryan Ritchie

Pronouns: he/him

Education: Christopher Newport University, B.A. English Literature; Middlebury College, M.A. English Literature

How I Got Into Education: I was working as a “Test Electrician” at a shipyard in Virginia in February 2007, checking work and helping fix mistakes. One of the electricians I was working with told me I should teach. I started taking college classes that summer.

Hobbies: Running, hiking, backpacking, skiing

Email Address: rlritchie@seattleschools.org

Name:  Leland Oshins

Pronouns: He/Him

Education: BA Psychology UCSC, JD Santa Clara University School of Law, MA Education San Francisco State University

How I Got Into Education: Teaching swimming lessons!

Hobbies: Running, dreaming of climbing Mt. Rainier someday

Email Address: lmoshins@seattleschools.org

Name: Alfreida McKinney

Pronouns: She/Her

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.

Email Address: aemckinney@seattleschools.org