Seattle Public Schools

Hi! I am Becca. I have been teaching at YEP- Interagency since 2012, and I taught for one year before that in Southern Idaho. I absolutely love my job because to me it’s all about building trust and relationships with people in order to support them in moving toward their goals and dreams. I truly feel like we are a family here. I taught ELA for my first 7 years here, and now I teach OARS and support students with their work on Apex.

I grew up in Tahoe City, CA, but I have been in Seattle for almost 10 years now. I have an amazing 3-year-old daughter named Jhenevaeh (pictured with me on a hike last Spring). In my spare time, I love coloring, writing, reading, hiking, dancing and deep and/or intellectual conversations. My favorite quote is “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And since I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do” from Edward Hale because it empowers me to be the change I want to see in the world and in my community.

I majored in English Language Arts and minored in Dance and Spanish at Whitworth University in Spokane. I got my Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University in October of this school year. In another life, I would like to either be an editor or a counselor. Can’t wait to meet you and get to know you!

My classroom is built around the following 4 math messages: 1) Everyone can learn math. 2) Believe in yourself. 3) Mistakes and struggle are important to our learning. 4) Depth of thinking is more important than speed. I believe we can do hard things and math is a TEAM sport!

I teach Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship at Interagency Academy, connecting students with construction careers.  I bring talented craftspeople from many trades and draw on my own experience as a Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker, welder, rigger, CAD draftsman, and project manager.  I love working with high school students as their talents emerge and their plans come together.

Hello, I am Ms. Rhonda and I am so happy to be working at Alder this year! I am the online facilitator and the IEP case manager for the students here. This is my first year at Alder, after serving the same role at Beacon the past two years. I am excited to help students navigate Apex, our new online learning platform, and support students while they work to ensure their academic goals become reality.  I also enjoy getting to know students and then helping them think about long-term careers. I know that we can work together to accomplish much.  I hope you choose Alder! I am here for you.

My favorite part about being at Interagency is working with incredible young people. Y’all inspire me.

I went to college at Western Washington University, Evergreen State College, and Seattle University.

I am a silly and serious person who loves times with people as well as time alone. I love music, soccer, my son, the forests, books and writing, food, being with people, bad jokes, talking about life and thinking about things.

Personal Message

Hi! My name is Juan Zavaleta. I was born in Acapulco, Mexico and grew up in Mount Vernon, WA. I graduated from the University of Washington and studied Psychology and Education. I will be continuing my education and getting my Masters degree in the next two years from the UW. This will be my 5th year working at Ingraham and my third year working in FUN. My strongest subjects are Math and Science, and I enjoy helping kids get into college or helping them find a job after graduation. When I am not working, I enjoy hiking and photography with my wife.

¡Hola! Mi nombre es Juan Zavaleta. Nací en Acapulco, México y crecí en Mount Vernon, WA. Me gradué de la Universidad de Washington y estudié Psicología y Educación. Continuaré mi educación y obtendré mi maestría en los próximos dos años de la UW. Este será mi quinto año trabajando en Ingraham y mi tercer año trabajando en FUN. Mis materias más fuertes son Matemáticas y Ciencias, y disfruto ayudar a los niños a ingresar a la universidad o ayudarlos a encontrar un trabajo después de graduarse. Cuando no estoy trabajando, disfruto de las caminatas y la fotografía con mi esposa.