Seattle Public Schools

This is my 16th year at Roosevelt. My first career was in engineering at Boeing. I strive to bring the real world of engineering into my classroom.

I love Seattle, books, my family and my cat!

I have been working in education for over twenty years and have loved every minute of it. I have worked in classes from Pre-K up to Adult Transition. I love my job.

In September of 2019, I came to SPS to teach in the CTE/FACS department via "industry". Previously I taught post secondary in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts, after an extensive culinary and pastry work history. I LOVE witnessing students learning new skills, challenging themselves and using what they learn outside of the classroom. I am a native to the PNW, I enjoy the outdoors, being on or near the water and mountains, spending time with family and friends. I am married, husband Craig, we have two boys that attended/attend SPS, class of '22 & '24. Our sons enjoy many youth sports, their love is baseball, we enjoy supporting their participation and teams.

Hello Lincoln community! I am excited to work with you this year. Before this, I taught at Roosevelt High School and student-taught English and English Language Learning at Squalicum High School in Bellingham, WA. I earned an MA in Teaching, a BA in English Literature for Secondary Education, and a minor in Education and Social Justice from Western Washington University. Outside of school, my fiancé and I are hiking, kayaking, cooking, and reading with our cats Mochi and Churro. My goal is to co-create a classroom with students that feels welcoming, creative, and authentic.

Distinct Program

Ben is proud to be running the historic RHS Theatre and Dance program with Katie Greve since 2015. Check our Roosevelt High School Theatre website for more about our classes and shows!