Years in education: 11

Family/Pets: Married to Ben. Mother to Tyler, Nicole, and Tobi. We have 2 dogs Baxter and Tom Brady. They are Havanese and so cuddly and sweet.

Hobbies: I love spending time in my greenhouse, cross stitching, spending time outside, reading, and playing games with my family.

Fun fact: I have over 200 succulents in my greenhouse!

Years in education: A total of about 15 years. The first 4 years I had the privilege of teaching 5th Grade. While most recently, I have enjoyed the last 6 years as a guest teacher in a variety of school districts scattered throughout the beautiful state of Washington.

Family/Pets: My household consist of my husband, David, our son, Tristan (whom I have the pleasure of sharing the hallways with here at Emerald), and our dog, Baron, a big loveable Rottweiler/Pit Bull mix, that weighs in at a whopping 110 pounds. 

Hobbies: I thoroughly enjoy turning moments into memories with my family, whether we are out adventuring, traveling, boating, or simply moving through the norms of life - all of it, is better together.

Years in education: 7

Family/Pets: My two kids at home, Mateo & Nina. We have a black goldendoodle named Klaus. My grown and married step kids, Zack (Emily) & Stacie (Adam). Two grandsons, Harrison, Nathan and granddaughter, Ella .

Hobbies: Reading, Sewing, Painting, Walking / Hiking, going to the beach

Fun fact: We lived near the beach in Ventura, CA for 16 years before moving here and love to visit our friends and family there.

Years in Education: 11

Family: I've been married for 28 years, and we have two wonderful children, Ryan and Emily.

Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, hiking (looking for waterfalls), and different craft projects.

Years in Education: 5 years in elementary (Art / SpEd para), 15 years teaching adults (yoga and dance)

Family: I have a WONDERFUL daughter and one silly little cat named Merlin, plus many fantastic friends and chosen family.

Hobbies: Music, Dance, Reading, Hiking (and I'm a native plant/ecology nerd)

Fun Fact: I grew up in NY!

Years in education: 3 years 

Family: I live with my mom who is also an educator in the Evergreen School district, and my little brother who is in high school. I also spend a lot of time with my nephews Easten and Oliver who are both 3 years old. 

Hobbies: I enjoy playing sports, especially tennis and bowling. I also love going on hikes, traveling to new places, and most of all, spending time with my friends and family.

Fun fact: I traveled outside of the country for the first time on my senior trip! I traveled to Europe, where I had the opportunity to visit and spend time with my family who lives there.