Seattle Public Schools

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!

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.

Born and raised in Southern California. Moved to Seattle in 2014. Started teaching at Roosevelt in 2017.

I love helping our scholars tackle math learning. We can all do it! There is great joy in success!

After graduating from Western Washington University with a B.S. in Mathematics and then completing a masters in teaching, I began teaching at Roosevelt in 2001. I have taught all levels of math and I truly enjoy helping students find success in this challenging topic. Outside of school I love spending time with my kids and riding bikes of all shapes and sizes.

I have enjoyed being part of the Roosevelt community since 2002. Before that, I served in the Peace Corps in Kenya, where I also taught math. I currently live in West Seattle with my wife and two daughters.