Seattle Public Schools

Co-CHAIR: Language Arts Department

Biography

Hello! This is my 16th year at Garfield. I have taught many English classes here, but right now I have three sections of AP11, one section of Read180, and I am the token grownup on the Garfield Yearbook Staff. I am also the Language Arts Department Chair.

Biography

I have a background in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Language Arts, Advertising, Graphic Design, and Journalism. And I'm from a small town in Southeast Texas.

I am the French teacher at Garfield! I currently teach French 2, French 3, and AP French. If you need to reach me, I am available before school starting at 8:10 and after school until around 4. E-mail is also always as good option: I check it every day other than Saturday.

Through my travels and my studies at the University of Washington (for both my Master's and Bachelor's Degrees), I have discovered a true passion for French language and culture and for working with students to share that passion. I grew up in Seattle, attending Bishop Blanchet HS before UW. In my free time, I enjoy playing volleyball and basketball, reading mystery novels, and playing the piccolo at events with the UW Husky Marching Band Alumni Association.

CO-CHAIR: Math Department

Biography

BM, University of Michigan; MM, University of Michigan; Fine Arts Department Head

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I direct the three orchestras at Garfield High School as well as Guitar 1 and 2. Our Orchestra program consists of Freshman Strings, for all 9th grade string players; Concert Orchestra, which shares wind players with Symphony Band; and Symphony Orchestra, which meets daily as a full orchestra and is enrolled by audition. Guitar 1 is for beginning guitarists and Guitar 2 is for experienced guitarists looking to further their skills.

Biography

I'm originally from Los Angeles, California, but have lived in Seattle since 1992, putting down roots in the form of my family - wife Rachael, son Nate (23) and daughter Tillie (11). Despite being a dog person, my cat, Sam, does his best to purr his way into my heart.
I got my BA in English Literature from the University of California at Berkeley, and did my original teaching certification there as well. I completed my Master's degree in Education at the University of Washington.
This is my 26rd year of teaching in Seattle Public Schools and my 11th at Garfield High School. I enjoy the creative part of teaching - coming up with assignments that require students to work on their reading, writing, speaking and presenting skills in such a way that they're able to harness their creativity as well. I am open to student and parent input - feel free to let me know if something is working or not in the classroom. You are also welcome to come in and observe and/or help out at any time. I look forward to meeting you!

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