Principal
Education:
Seattle University
BA in Education
Seattle University
MA in Administration
University of Washington
Teaching Credentials
Catechetical Certification
Awards:
National Distinguished Principal, United States Department of Education and National Association of Elementary School Principals, 2002
NCEA Distinguished Principal, National Catholic Educational Association, Department of Elementary Schools, 2002
Distinguished Graduate Award, National Catholic Educational Association, Holy Rosary School, 2002
Additional Training:
Learning Assessment, Brain Based Learning, Outcome Based Learning, Children's Liturgy, Development, Learning Styles, Multiple Intelligences, Substance Abuse Education, Children's Spirituality, Elementary Math Education, Beginning Reading
Why I became a teacher:
"I come from a family of educators. I knew early in my life that teachers affect the future and can have a profound influence on young lives. I had excellent teachers throughout my many years of formal education and these people modeled a profession that strongly attracted me. I find great satisfaction and enjoyment in teaching and feel blessed to be able to do what gives me such great joy!"
What I like best about being a principal at St. John:
"Interacting with students is what I love the most among the many things I love at St. John. In those interactions with students, I love the spiritual formation dimension; I love to see students beginning to recognize their gifts, realizing that they can learn and achieve, and demonstrating their joy in their boundless potential."
"I love the experience of working with the St. John's team. Incredibly talented teachers teachers demonstrate highly effective and contemporary teaching strategies; they use their gifts unstintingly in the best interests of the children at St. John. The talents and generous spirit of our parents, of our parish, combine to provide a community that is continually creating a rich and productive educational environment for our students."