National Board Certified Staff
The Issaquah School District is proud to have more than 180 National Board Certified teachers and administrators as part of its staff. National Board Certification was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers, and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. It is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education.
The certification process is designed to collect standards-based evidence of accomplished practice, which are broken down into four components (Content Knowledge, Differentiation in Instruction, Teaching Practice and Learning Environment, and Effective and Reflective Practitioner), and can take from one to five years to complete.
For more information, please visit the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards website.
Below please find a gallery of all teachers in the Issaquah School District who have received this esteemed certification.
Administrators and Specialists:
Prior to becoming assistant principals, principals, and directors, many administrators in the Issaquah School District earned their National Board Certification while working in the classroom as well. They are also listed below and noted by their current position title.
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Abajain, Rashmika
Rashmika Abajain
School Counseling/Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
December 2022
Favorite Children's Book: Holes by Louis Sachar
- Beaver Lake Middle School
Alexander, Carrie
Carrie Alexander
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
December 2006
Favorite Children's Book: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
- Creekside Elementary
Anthony, Shannon
Shannon Anthony
English Language Arts/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2018
Favorite Young Adult Novel: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
- Issaquah High School
Antrim Marquez, Andrea
Andrea Antrim Marquez
English As A New Language/ Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood
December 2020
Favorite Young Adult Novel: Miss Rumphius Book by Barbara Cooney
- Liberty High School
Armstrong, Erin
Erin Armstrong
Mathematics/ Early Adolescence
November 2014
Dean of Students
Favorite Children's Book: Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
- Liberty High School
Bachman, Ian
Ian Bachman
Mathematics/Adolescence and Young Adulthood
December 2023
- Issaquah High School
Bartels, Kari
Kari Bartels
Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
December 2006
Favorite Children's Book: Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
- Grand Ridge Elementary
Beasley, Kristin
Kristin Beasley
School Counseling/ Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: Wonder by R.J. Palacio
- Maywood Middle School
Bennett, Kristie
Kristie Bennett
Science/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2017
Favorite Young Adult Novels: The Martian by Andy Weir and Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
- Skyline High School
Berg, Josh
Josh Berg
English Language Arts/ Early Adolescence
November 2010
Favorite Children's Book: The BFG by Roald Dahl
- Pine Lake Middle School
Berry, Laura
Laura Berry
Library Media/ Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
November 2009
Favorite Children's Book: Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Cougar Mountain Middle School
Biller, Laura
Laura Biller
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
December 2018
Favorite Children's Book: Holes by Louis Sachar
- Cedar Trails Elementary
Blanding, Kathleen
Kathleen Blanding
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2012
Favorite Children's Book: Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
- Cedar Trails Elementary
Brunell, Kelly
Kelly Brunell
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2010
Favorite Children's Book: The Nancy Drew Series By Carolyn Keene
- Maple Hills Elementary
Buder, Deanna
Deanna Buder
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2011
Favorite Children's Book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
- Cedar Trails Elementary
Burgard, Jeffrey
Jeffrey Burgard
Science/ Early Adolescence
November 2013
Favorite Young Adult Novel: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
- Pine Lake Middle School
Campbell, Lucynda
Lucynda Campbell
Exceptional Needs Specialist/ Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: The Tree House that Jack Built by Bonnie Verburg
- Cougar Ridge Elementary
Campbell, Shona
Shona Campbell
English Language Arts/ Early Adolescence
November 2010
Favorite Young Adult Novel: The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett
- Pacific Cascade Middle School
Carpenter, Allyson
Allyson Carpenter
Generalist/ Early Childhood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: Enemy Pie by Derek Munson
- Cougar Ridge Elementary
Carr, Susan
Susan Carr
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
November 2010
Favorite Children's Book: Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Apollo Elementary
Carroll, Elisabeth
Elisabeth Carroll
Generalist/ Early Childhood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: The Three Legged Cat by Margaret Mahy
- Cougar Ridge Elementary
Cecil, Tricia
Tricia Cecil
Science/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2013
GLAD Specialist
Favorite Children's Book: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
- Administration Building
Cerasoli, Jennifer
Jennifer Cerasoli
English-Lang Arts/ Adolescence & Young Adult
November 2008
Favorite Children's Book: Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson
- Issaquah High School
Cho, Gloria
Gloria Cho
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
November 2010
Favorite Children's Book: Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
- Challenger Elementary
Clark, Aubreanna
Aubreanna Clark
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
December 2020
Favorite Children's Book: She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton
- Issaquah Valley Elementary
Clark, Jessica
Jessica Clark
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
November 2013
Favorite Children's Book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
- Sunny Hills Elementary
Clawson, Stacy
Stacy Clawson
School Counseling/ Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
December 2017
Counseling Specialist
Favorite Young Adult Book: Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
- Administration Building
Clemans, Leora
Leora Clemans
Health Education/ Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
- Beaver Lake Middle School
Combellick, Emily
Emily Combellick
School Counseling/ Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
- Issaquah High School
Connally, Kathy
Kathy Connally
Science/ Adolescence & Young Adult
December 2004
Director of Teaching & Learning
Favorite Children's Book: The Three Questions by Jon Muth
- Administration Building
Connolly, Erin
Erin Connolly
Social Studies/ Adolescent & Young Adult
November 2014
Principal
- Issaquah High School
Crain Baxter, Vale
Vale Crain Baxter
Mathematics/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2009
Favorite Book: The Colossal Book of Mathematics by Martin Gardner
- Issaquah High School
Cruz, Mary Margaret
Mary Margaret Cruz
Mathematics/ Early Adolescence
December 2020
Favorite Children's Book: Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
- Beaver Lake Middle School
Daley, Jessica
Jessica Daley
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2004
Favorite Children's Book: Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Sunset Elementary
Darnell, Stephen
Stephen Darnell
Social Studies-History/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2007
Favorite Young Adult Novel: A Separate Peace by John Knowles
- Liberty High School
Dean, Keri
Keri Dean
English Language Arts/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2009
Favorite Children's Book: I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew by Dr. Seuss
- Issaquah High School
Dingler, David
David Dingler
Social Studies-History/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2018
Favorite Children's Book: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
- Liberty High School
Doran, Sean
Sean Doran
English Language Arts/Adolescence and Young Adulthood
December 2023
Favorite Children's Book: The Hobbit, J.R.R.Tolkien
- Skyline High School
Doyle, Steve
Steve Doyle
Social Studies-History/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2007
Favorite Children's Book: The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
- Echo Glen School
Duane, Rowena
Rowena Duane
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2009
Elementary Curriculum Specialist
Favorite Children's Book: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
- Administration Building
Duggan, Kyle
Kyle Duggan
Mathematics/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2012
- Skyline High School
Elliott, Tom
Tom Elliot
Mathematics/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2019
Favorite Novel: Watership Down by Richard Adams
- Skyline High School
Ensey, Eric
Eric Ensey
English Language Arts/ Early Adolescence
November 2009
Favorite Young Adult Novel: Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
- Pine Lake Middle School
Erickson, Stephanie
Stephanie Erickson
Generalist/ Early Childhood
December 2018
Favorite Children's Book: Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae
- Cougar Ridge Elementary
Fannon, Brittany
Brittany Fannon
Social Studies-History/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2020
Favorite Children's Book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
- Liberty High School
Fernandez, Jared
Jared Fernandez
Science/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2013
- Issaquah High School
Fortier, Brenda
Brenda Fortier
Physical Education/ Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood
November 2011
Favorite Children's Book: Andrew Henry’s Meadow by Doris Burn
- Issaquah High School
Fowler, Natalie
Natalie Fowler
English Language Arts/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2020
Favorite Children's Book: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
- Skyline High School
Gacaryan, Laura
Laura Gacayan
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2010
Favorite Children's Book: The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles by Julie Andrews Edwards
- Clark Elementary
Garcia, Erica
Erica Garcia
World Languages/ Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood
December 2019
Favorite Novel: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
- Liberty High School
Gardiner, John
John Gardiner
Social Studies-History/Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2014
Assistant Principal
Favorite Children's Book: Just the Two of Us by Will Smith
- Maywood Middle School
Giesler, Alyssa
Alyssa Giesler
English Language Arts/Adolescence and Young Adult
December 2021
- Issaquah High School
Gillespie, Stephen
Stephen Gillespie
Science/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury
- Skyline High School
Godley, Jenny
Jenny Godley
Science/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2010
Favorite Book: Catch 22 by Joseph Heller
- Skyline High School
Granados, Carrie
Carrie Granados
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
November 2014
Favorite Children's Book: Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
- Endeavour Elementary
- Sunny Hills Elementary
Grossman, Marcy
Marcy Grossman
Mathematics/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2014
- Issaquah High School
Hand, Kim
Kim Hand
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2015
- Pine Lake Middle School
Harding, Julie
Julie Harding
Exceptional Needs Specialist/ Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
November 2009
Favorite Children's Books: Gypsy Girl's Best Shoes by Anne Rockwell and Robert the Rose Horse by Joan Heilbroner
- Sunny Hills Elementary
Hardy, Kristi
Kristi Hardy
Mathematics/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2014
Favorite Children's Book: The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
- Issaquah High School
Harmon, Karen
Karen Harmon
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: Gossamer by Lois Lowry
- Administration Building
- Beaver Lake Middle School
Harper, Dawn
Dawn Harper
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2009
Favorite Children's Book: The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brain Selznick
- Administration Building
Harrington, Gregory
Gregory Harrington
Social Studies-History/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2012
Favorite Young Adult Novel: My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
- Issaquah High School
Harrington, Nicole
Nicole Harrington
Mathematics/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2017
- Issaquah High School
Hartley, Jennifer
Jennifer Hartley
Generalist/ Early Childhood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
- Cougar Ridge Elementary
Hayes, Erin
Erin Hayes
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: Chalk by Bill Thomson
- Challenger Elementary
Heaphy, Kara
Kara Heaphy
Science-Adolescence/Young Adulthood
November 2009
Favorite Young Adult Book: My Friend the Enemy by Dan Smith
- Beaver Lake Middle School
Henderson, Shannon
Shannon Henderson
English Language Arts/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2009
Favorite Children's Book: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
- Issaquah High School
Henry, Kelly
Kelly Henry
Science/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Series: The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
- Issaquah High School
Hirshberg, Melissa
Melissa Hirshberg
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
November 2014
- Challenger Elementary
Hoell, Amy
Amy Hoell
Generalist/Early Childhood
December 2022
Favorite Children's Book: The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig
- Clark Elementary
Holland, Tiffany
Tiffany Holland
Generalist/ Early Childhood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: Llama Llama Mad at Mama by Anna Dewdney
- Cougar Ridge Elementary
Howard, Julie
Julie Howard
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2009
Favorite Children's Book: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
- Newcastle Elementary
Hoyt, Natasha
Natasha Hoyt
Mathematics/ Early Adolescence
November 2013
Favorite Young Adult Novel: Divergent by Veronica Roth
- Pacific Cascade Middle School
Hyland, Brendan
Brendan Hyland
Physical Education/ Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood
November 2013
- Skyline High School
Ilgenfritz, Brooke
Brooke Ilgenfritz
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
December 2019
Favorite Children's Book: Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg
- Endeavour Elementary
Jackson, Anthony
Anthony Jackson
Social Studies-History/Early Adolescence
December 2023
Favorite Children's Book: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault
- Issaquah Middle School
Jang, Agnes
Agnes Jang
Generalist/ Early Childhood
November 2013
- Cougar Ridge Elementary
Jarrell, Neely
Neely Jarrell
Exceptional Needs Specialist/ Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
- Pine Lake Middle School
Jarvinen, Ellen
Ellen Jarvinen
Career And Technical Education/ Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood
November 2014
- Issaquah High School
Jeremica, Alisa
Alisa Jeremica
Science/Adolescence and Young Adulthood
December 2021
- Liberty High School
Johnsen, Kristin
Kristin Johnsen
Social Studies-History/ Early Adolescence
November 2010
Favorite Children's Book: The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
- Issaquah Middle School
Jones, Lena
Lena Jones
Science/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2013
Favorite Children's Book: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
- Administration Building
Jones, Oliver
Oliver Jones
Science/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2013
Favorite Children's Book: The Big O by Shel Silverstein
- Gibson Ek High School
King, Allison
Allison King
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
December 2018
Favorite Children's Book: The Giver by Lois Lowry
- Cedar Trails Elementary
Kline, Karen
Karen Kline
Library Media/ Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
November 2011
Favorite Children's Book: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
- Beaver Lake Middle School
Kollasch, Leilani
Leilani Kollasch
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
November 2013
Favorite Children's Book: Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
- Briarwood Elementary
Kowalski, Kayla
Kayla Kowalski
Generalist/Middle Childhood
December 2023
Favorite Children's Book: The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
- Issaquah Valley Elementary
Krein, Kevin
Kevin Krein
English Language Arts/ Early Adolescence
November 2011
Favorite Children's Book: Ok for Now by Gary Schmidt
- Maywood Middle School
Kurtz, Peter
Peter Kurtz
Social Studies-History/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2016
Favorite Children's Book: The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
- Liberty High School
Kwok Tak Hing, Erin
Erin Kwok Tak Hing
English Language Arts/ Early Adolescence
November 2012
Favorite Children's Book: Blue Skin of the Sea by Graham Salisbury
- Pacific Cascade Middle School
Larsen, Julie
Julie Larsen
English Language Arts/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2010
Favorite Young Adult Novel: The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak
- Liberty High School
Lasik-Thompson, Jennifer
Jennifer Lasik-Thompson
English As A New Language/ Early And Middle Childhood
December 2019
Favorite Young Adult Novel: Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
- Endeavour Elementary
Lee, Emily
Emily Lee
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2011
- Administration Building
Lehr, Allison
Allison Lehr
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2011
Favorite Children's Book: A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead
- Cougar Mountain Middle School
Level, Henry
Henry Level
English Language Arts/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2014
Favorite Children's Book: Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! by Dr. Seuss
- Liberty High School
Maher, Colleen
Colleen Maher
Exceptional Needs Specialist/ Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
November 2014
- Pine Lake Middle School
Matheny, Ross
Ross Matheny
English Language Arts/ Early Adolescence
November 2010
Favorite Young Adult Novel: Tangerine by Edward Bloor
- Liberty High School
May, Christopher
Christopher May
English Language Arts/ Early Adolescence
November 2009
Favorite Children's Book: Okay For Now by Gary D. Schmidt
- Maywood Middle School
McDowell, Julianna
Julianna McDowell
Library Media/Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
December 2021
- Cedar Trails Elementary
Melograna, Emily
Emily Melograna
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
December 2018
Favorite Children's Book: The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
- Grand Ridge Elementary
Meserole, Laura
Laura Meserole
School Counseling/ Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
December 2018
Favorite Children's Book: The Giver by Lois Lowry
- Pacific Cascade Middle School
Moon, Michelle
Michelle Moon
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
- Discovery Elementary
Moore, Joshua
Joshua Moore
Social Studies-History/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2010
Favorite Children's Book: Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
- Administration Building
Mudrovich, Amy
Amy Mudrovich
Exceptional Needs Specialist/ Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
November 2014
Favorite Children's Book: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
- Grand Ridge Elementary
Myers, Kathleen
Kathleen Myers
Mathematics/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2017
- Issaquah High School
Newton, Nicole
Nicole Newton
Art/ Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood
November 2011
- Issaquah High School
Newton, Scott
Scott Newton
Career and Technical Education/Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood
November 2013
- Skyline High School
Peck, Kelsey
Kelsey Peck
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early Middle Childhood
November 2014
Favorite Children's Book: The BFG by Roald Dahl
- Sunny Hills Elementary
Petersen, Joel
Joel Petersen
World Languages/Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood
December 2022
- Issaquah High School
Polak, Holly
Holly Polak
Generalist/Early Childhood
December 2023
Favorite Children's Book: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
- Grand Ridge Elementary
Proudfoot, Kevin
Kevin Proudfoot
Music/ Early And Middle Childhood
December 2018
Favorite Children's Book: Baby Beluga by Raffi
- Challenger Elementary
Reed, Benjamin
Benjamin Reed
Mathematics/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2010
- Gibson Ek High School
Reed, Cheryl
Cheryl Reed
Health Education/ Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood
November 2012
Favorite Children's and Young Adult Novels: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt
- Skyline High School
Reichlin, Frank
Frank Reichlin
English Language Arts/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2017
- Issaquah High School
Reinsch, Marisa
Marisa Reinsch
Mathematics/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2011
Favorite Children's Book: The Monster at the End of This Book, Starring Lovable, Furry Old Grover by Jon Stone
- Skyline High School
Reischl, Tonja
Tonja Reischl
English Language Arts/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2010
- Gibson Ek High School
Roon, Lauren
Lauren Roon
English Language Arts/ Early Adolescence
November 2014
- Pine Lake Middle School
Sabol, Katie
Katie Sabol
Generalist/Early Childhood
December 2020
Favorite Children's Book: Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds
- Endeavour Elementary
Santodomingo, Christie
Christie Santodomingo
Science/ Early Adolescence
November 2007
Favorite Children's Book: Oh the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss
- Issaquah Middle School
Santos, Carolyn
Carolyn Santos
English Language Arts/ Early Adolescence
November 2010
Favorite Children's Book: The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
- Pine Lake Middle School
Saucier, Renee
Renee Saucier
English As A New Language/ Early And Middle Childhood
November 2008
- Issaquah Valley Elementary
Schubbe, Angela
Angela Schubbe
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
December 2018
Favorite Children's Book: The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Cascade Ridge Elementary
Schulenberg, Celina
Celina Schulenberg
School Counseling/ Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
December 2020
Favorite Children's Book: A Flicker of Hope by Julia Cook
- Sunny Hills Elementary
Scordino, Jamie
Jamie Scordino
Mathematics/ Early Adolescence
December 2019
Favorite Children's Book: The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
- Skyline High School
Sedlacek, Alexandria
Alexandria Sedlacek
Mathematics/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
- Skyline High School
Sedlak, Dylan
Dylan Sedlak
Exceptional Needs Specialist/ Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
- ACT - Academy for Community Transition
- Gibson Ek High School
Shafer, Chelsea
Chelsea Shafer
English Language Arts/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry
- Skyline High School
Shanafelt, Andrew
Andrew Shanafelt
Career And Technical Education/ Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood
December 2020
Favorite Children's Book: Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown
- Issaquah High School
Shawver, Edana
Edana Shawver
Generalist/Middle Childhood
November 2004
Favorite Children's Book: The Wayside School Series by Louis Sachar
- Cascade Ridge Elementary
Sheehan, Natalie
Natalie Sheehan
Social Studies-History/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2019
Favorite Book: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
- Issaquah High School
Shim, Hearan
Hearan Shim
Mathematics/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2014
Favorite Book: Surely You’re Joking Mr. Feynman! by Richard P Feynman
- Skyline High School
Skone, Melissa
Melissa Skone
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
November 2014
Favorite Children's Book: The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
- Creekside Elementary
Smith, Kyle
Kyle Smith
English Language Arts/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2020
- Skyline High School
Stempson, Christina
Christina Stempson
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
November 2011
Favorite Children's Book: Wish by Barbara O’Connor
- Maple Hills Elementary
Stephens, Erin
Erin Stephens
Science/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2011
Favorite Book: Biology in Focus by Campbell
- Liberty High School
Stephens, Jessica
Jessica Stephens
Generalist/ Early Childhood
December 2018
Favorite Children's Book: The Amelia Bedilia Series by Peggy Parish
- Creekside Elementary
Stevens, Alex
Alex Stevens
Science/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2018
- Issaquah High School
Stipe, Holly
Holly Stipe
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2000
Favorite Author: Ray Bradbury
- Cougar Mountain Middle School
Suarez, Jessica
Jessica Suarez
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2010
Favorite Children's Novel: The Cay by Theodore Taylor
- Creekside Elementary
Sundt, Sarah
Sarah Sundt
English Language Arts/ Early Adolescence
December 2018
Favorite Children's Book: The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
- Beaver Lake Middle School
Sunmark, Karen
Karen Sunmark
Music/ Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood
November 2009
Favorite Children's Book: Lad: A Dog by Albert Payton Terhune
- Maywood Middle School
Swiftney, Ty
Ty Swiftney
Science/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2014
- Skyline High School
Telling, HB
HB Telling
Mathematics/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2018
Favorite Children's Book: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
- Creekside Elementary
Thatcher, Jamie
Jamie Thatcher
Science/Adolescence and Young Adulthood
December 2023
Favorite Children's Book: I Am a Bunny, Ole Risom and Richard Scarry
- Issaquah High School
Tolonen, Stephanie
Stephanie Tolonen
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
November 2010
Favorite Children's Book: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
- Maywood Middle School
Uramis, Cristina
Cristina Uramis
World Languages/ Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood
November 2009
- Issaquah High School
Van Houten, Angelique
Angelique Van Houten
Generalist/Middle Childhood
December 2021
Favorite Children's Book: What Do You Do With An Idea? by Kobi Yamada
- Endeavour Elementary
Van More, Michele
Michele Van More
Social Studies-History/ Early Adolescence
November 2008
Favorite Children's Book: The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
- Pacific Cascade Middle School
Velloth, Kathryn
Kathryn Velloth
Science/ Early Adolescence
November 2011
Favorite Young Adult Novel: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
- Pacific Cascade Middle School
Voigt, Ellen
Ellen Voigt
World Languages: Spanish/ Early Adolescence through Young Adult
December 2018
Favorite Children's Book: The Meg Mackintosh Mystery Series by Lucinda Landon
- Issaquah High School
Von Bargen, Gretel
Gretel Von Bargen
Science/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2007
Favorite Children's Book: Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas by Jim Ottaviani and Maris Wick
- Skyline High School
Ward, Richelle (Shelly)
Richelle (Shelly) Ward
Generalist/Middle Childhood
November 2000
Favorite Children's Book: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O'Brien
- Administration Building
Warner, Dana
Dana Warner
Generalist/Middle Childhood
December 2023
Favorite Children's Book: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
- Maple Hills Elementary
Weider, Heather
Heather Weider
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2011
Favorite Children's Book: The One and Only Ivan by Kathrine Applegate
- Pacific Cascade Middle School
Wertz, Ann
Ann Wertz
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
November 2012
Favorite Children's Book: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
- Briarwood Elementary
Wickenheiser, Michaela
Michaela Wickenheiser
Science/ Early Adolescence
November 2013
Favorite Children's Book: The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
- Issaquah Middle School
Wieland, Chris
Chris Wieland
Science/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
December 2017
Favorite Children's Book: Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
- Cougar Mountain Middle School
Willeman, Lucia
Lucia Willeman
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2011
Favorite Children's Book: Mary Malloy and the Baby Who Wouldn’t Sleep by Niki Daly
- Sunny Hills Elementary
Williams, Ami
Ami Williams
Mathematics/ Adolescence And Young Adulthood
November 2001
Favorite Young Adult Novel: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
- Skyline High School
Wilson, Katlyn
Katlyn Wilson
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early And Middle Childhood
December 2018
Favorite Children's Book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
- Endeavour Elementary
Wright, Christine
Christine Wright
Library Media/Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
December 2023
Favorite Children's Book: The Skull, Jon Klassen
- Sunset Elementary
Wright, Stephanie
Stephanie Wright
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2009
Favorite Children's Book: Good Night Story for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo
- Clark Elementary
Yamamoto, Reyna
Reyna Yamamoto
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
November 2009
Favorite Children's Book: Elephant and Piggie by Mo Willems
- Cedar Trails Elementary
Young, Kari
Kari Young
Generalist/ Middle Childhood
December 2020
Favorite Children's Book: Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo
- Issaquah Valley Elementary
Zelinski, Danielle
Danielle Zelinski
School Counseling/ Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood
November 2009
Athletic Director
Favorite Children's Book: The Ramona Quimby Series by Beverly Cleary
- Liberty High School