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Administrators
Associate Principal
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Name: Darcie Breynaert
Email: dbreynaert@lwsd.org
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Subject: Associate Principal
Birthday: 8-Sep
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Notes
Favorite beverage: Almond Milk Chai Latte with a shot of esspresso
Favorite place to eat: The Grange
Favorite place to shop: Nordstrom
Favorite treat or snack: Cheese
Allergies or food restrictions: Gluten-free
I like to do outside of school: Workout, hike, bike, ski, attend sporting events...
Dean of Students
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Name: Bob Kaneko
Email: rkaneko@lwsd.org
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Subject: Dean of Students
Birthday: 9-Oct
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Gift cards
Favorite beverage: Zevia cola
Favorite place to eat: Rhodies Smokin’ BBQ
Favorite place to shop: Amazon
Favorite treat or snack: Chocolate chip cookies
Allergies or food restrictions: None
I like to do outside of school: Sports
Principal
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Name: Kristian Dahl
Email: kdahl@lwsd.org
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Subject: Principal
Birthday: 27-Mar
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: cup of coffee
Favorite beverage: nonfat vanilla latte
Favorite place to eat: Plaza Garcia in Kirkland
Favorite place to shop: REI
Favorite treat or snack: Reese's Peanut Butter cups
Allergies or food restrictions: nope
I like to do outside of school: Camp, snow/waterski, rock climb, play games
Counselors
Counselor (last name O-Z)
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Name: Denise Ozeri
Email: dozeri@lwsd.org
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Subject: Counselor
Birthday: 1-Mar
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Cards, appreciative emails, etc.
Favorite beverage: Diet Coke
Favorite place to eat: Tutta Bella
Favorite place to shop: Anthropologie
Favorite treat or snack: Regular or salt and vinegar potato chips
Allergies or food restrictions: I am vegan - I do not consume animal products (meat, eggs, dairy, leather, wool, etc.)
I like to do outside of school: Read, travel, go to restaurants
Counselor (last names A-I)
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Name: Sarah Parnell
Email: sparnell@lwsd.org
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Subject: Counselor
Birthday: 4-Mar
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Favorite beverage: Latte, no flavor
Favorite place to eat: Anywhere but fast food
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Favorite treat or snack: Dark Chocolate
Allergies or food restrictions: No
I like to do outside of school: Yoga, Running, Photography, Cooking, Eat out
Counselor (last names J-N)
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Name: Dylan Slatton
Email: dslatton@lwsd.org
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Subject: Counselor
Birthday: 16-Jun
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: An email or note
Favorite beverage: Sugar free vanilla almond milk latte
Favorite place to eat: La Grande Bistro
Favorite place to shop: REI
Favorite treat or snack: None
Allergies or food restrictions: No
I like to do outside of school: Ski, lift weights, play drums in my band
Instructional Assistants & Paraeducators
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Name: Bridget Rowson
Email: browson@lwsd.org
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Instructional Assistant
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Name: Stephanie Moe
Email: smoequiggle@lwsd.org
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Subject: Instructional Assistant
Birthday: 28-Jan
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: By thanking me in person or writing.
Favorite beverage: Can of Coke
Favorite place to eat: Mod Pizza
Favorite place to shop: Ulta
Favorite treat or snack: Rice Crispy Treats
Allergies or food restrictions: No
I like to do outside of school: Hike
Para Educator
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Name: Michele Farrington
Email: mfarrington@lwsd.org
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Subject: Paraeducator
Birthday: 19-Nov
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Any
Favorite beverage: Waterloo/Topochico/La Croix/Starbucks salted caramel cold brew
Favorite place to eat: Steak and Seafood restaurants
Favorite place to shop: Amazon
Favorite treat or snack: Dark chocolate/Healthy granola bars/nuts
Allergies or food restrictions: no
I like to do outside of school: Lots of outdoor activities-boat/camp/ski/snowmobile/hike/snowshoe etc
Name: Jume Frazzini
Email: pfrazzini@lwsd.org
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Name: Jonathan McMurdo
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Subject: Paraeducator
Birthday: 19-Nov
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Kind words or small gifts to know that they are thinking about me :)
Favorite beverage: Root Beer
Favorite place to eat: Plaza Garcia, Taco Time
Favorite place to shop: n/a
Favorite treat or snack: Twix
Allergies or food restrictions: None!
I like to do outside of school: Draw, play video games, read, do puzzles
Name: Becca Rennick
Email: rrennick@lwsd.org
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Subject: Transition room ed para
Birthday: 20-Oct
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Kind letters and notes
Favorite beverage: Dr. Pepper
Favorite place to eat: Chipotle
Favorite place to shop: Target
Favorite treat or snack: Chocolate chip cookies
Allergies or food restrictions: No
I like to do outside of school: Bake, go on walks, pottery, shopping
Name: Ashley Schmitt
Email: asschmitt@lwsd.org
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Subject: Para
Birthday: 18-Nov
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Note/emails of gratitude
Favorite beverage: Coffee
Favorite place to eat: Pizza
Favorite place to shop: Target
Favorite treat or snack: Chips
Allergies or food restrictions: None
I like to do outside of school: Anything outdoors
Special Education Para
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Name: Teri Gonzalez
Email: tgonzalez@lwsd.org
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Subject: Para Educator
Birthday: 21-Jul
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Smile ??
Favorite beverage: Pepsi or whiskey
Favorite place to eat: Mexican
Favorite place to shop: Amazon
Favorite treat or snack: Anything with caramel!!!!!
Allergies or food restrictions: None
I like to do outside of school: Crafting, dirt bike riding, playing with my grandkids.
Name: Colin Morrin
Email: cmorrin@lwsd.org
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Name: Shanthi Sangameswaran
Email: shsangameswaran@lwsd.org
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Librarian
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Name: Kevin Olson
Email: kolson@lwsd.org
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Subject: Library
Birthday: 2-Jul
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Cards and letters
Favorite beverage: Americano
Favorite place to eat: Stack 571, Chipotle, Mod Pizza
Favorite place to shop: Costco
Favorite treat or snack: Chocolate, pie, pizza
Allergies or food restrictions: No
I like to do outside of school: Live music, concerts, reading, eating out
Library Secretary
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Name: Robyn McDonald
Email: rmcdonald@lwsd.org
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Subject: Library Assistant
Birthday: 22-Sep
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: cards, artwork, drawings
Favorite beverage: caramel macchiato
Favorite place to eat: Din Tai Fung
Favorite place to shop: Target
Favorite treat or snack: donuts
Allergies or food restrictions: allergic to tree nuts
I like to do outside of school: try new restaurants, see movies, go for walks
Office & Support Staff
Associates Principal's Secretary & ASB Bookkeeper
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Name: Widi Soetomo
Email: wisoetomo@lwsd.org
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Subject: Bookkeeper
Birthday: 11-Sep
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Attendance/Front Office Secretary
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Name: Patrice Stockton
Email: pstockton@lwsd.org
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Subject: Attendance Secretary
Birthday: 30-Sep
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Favorite beverage: Diet Coke
Favorite place to eat: Deru
Favorite place to shop: Flower World
Favorite treat or snack: Salty chips or dark chocolate
Allergies or food restrictions: no
I like to do outside of school: Garden
Custodian
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Name: Ashraf Abouelrous
Email: aabouelrous@lwsd.org
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Name: Michael Rantala
Email: mrantala@lwsd.org
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Head Custodian
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Name: Maria Perez
Email: mperez@lwsd.org
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Health Room Secretary
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Name: Lisa Schmatz
Email: lschmatz@lwsd.org
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Subject: Health Room Secretary
Birthday: 26-Mar
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Starbucks
Favorite beverage: Hot Soy Green Tea Matcha-Starbucks
Favorite place to eat: Starbucks
Favorite place to shop: Amazon
Favorite treat or snack: Brownie
Allergies or food restrictions: Milk
I like to do outside of school: meditation, yoga, hiking
Nurse
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Name: Robin Green
Email: rogreen@lwsd.org
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Subject: School RN
Birthday: 29-Apr
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Little notes
Favorite beverage: Root Beer
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Favorite place to shop: Target or Nordstrom Rack
Favorite treat or snack: Cheez-its
Allergies or food restrictions: Peanuts and treenuts (also, cannot have artificial sweeteners or dark chocolate - migraine triggers)
I like to do outside of school: Bike with family, world travel, paint (large canvas acrylics and oils), interior decorating, cook, and watch hockey
Office Manager
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Name: Heather Zapata
Email: hzapata@lwsd.org
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Subject: Office Manager
Birthday: 11-Nov
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Small thoughtful gifts
Favorite beverage: Sparkling water or coffee
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Favorite place to shop: Amazon
Favorite treat or snack: Homemade Baked sweets
Allergies or food restrictions: Dislike mushrooms
I like to do outside of school: Time with friends and family
Registrar & Counseling Secretary
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Name: Julie Stuvland
Email: jstuvland@lwsd.org
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Subject: Registrar
Birthday: 17-Jan
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Notes
Favorite beverage: Diet Coke or iced coffee
Favorite place to eat: don't really have a favorite
Favorite place to shop: target
Favorite treat or snack: anything chocolate
Allergies or food restrictions: none
I like to do outside of school: read, travel, spend time with friends and family
School Safety & Prevention Specialist
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Name: Karen Lopez
Email: kalopez@lwsd.org
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Subject: Security SSPS
Birthday: 7-Apr
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Favorite beverage: Agua de Jamaica- Hibiscus Water
Favorite place to eat: Chipotle
Favorite place to shop: Amazon
Favorite treat or snack: Fresh Pineapple is my go to for treat/ snack or chips
Allergies or food restrictions: None
I like to do outside of school: Family outings- like hiking, sport games or family friendly events
Specialists
Occupational Therapist
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Name: Ruchi Loomba
Email: rloomba@lwsd.org
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Subject: occupational therapist-on campus on Thursdays
Birthday: 10-Apr
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Email or note
Favorite beverage: coffee (decaf soy latte)
Favorite place to eat: Cafe Turko, Noodle Boat, Din Tai Fung, Vegetarian restaurants
Favorite place to shop: Costco, Target, Amazon
Favorite treat or snack: chocolate covered pretzels or almonds, so many trader joes items :)
Allergies or food restrictions: vegetarian, can't consume milk,
I like to do outside of school: hiking, yoga, acting, reading and filmmaking
School Psychologist
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Name: Jo Sentel
Email: jsentell@lwsd.org
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Subject: Psych
Birthday: 4-Mar
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Cards and just telling me!
Favorite beverage: Skinny mocha from Mercury’s
Favorite place to eat: Bai Tong
Favorite place to shop: Amazon or Evereve
Favorite treat or snack: Popcorn or wheat thins
Allergies or food restrictions: None
I like to do outside of school: Hike, read, travel, play TTRPGs
Speech Pathologist
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Name: Erik Lang
Email: elang@lwsd.org
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Subject: Speech-Language Pathologist
Birthday: 27-Nov
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Just saying "thanks" every once in a while.
Favorite beverage: Coffee
Favorite place to eat: Dough Zone
Favorite place to shop: Fred Meyer
Favorite treat or snack: Dried fruit
Allergies or food restrictions: No
I like to do outside of school: Play music (mostly guitar), hike, play with my dogs.
Vision Instructor
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Name: MaryEllen Pesavento
Email: mapesavento@lwsd.org
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Teachers
Band
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Name: Eric Peterson
Email: epeterson@lwsd.org
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Subject: Music
Birthday: 12-Feb
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Be present. Show up.
Favorite beverage: Red Korean Ginseng Tea
Favorite place to eat: Sage's
Favorite place to shop: QFC
Favorite treat or snack: Reeses's PB cups
Allergies or food restrictions: no
I like to do outside of school: Bike, Swim, Lift, Fly
CTE -Tech
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Name: Morgan Styer
Email: mstyer@lwsd.org
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Subject: Digital Media
Birthday: 13-Dec
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: When I can tell I made a difference.
Favorite beverage: Pepsi Zero
Favorite place to eat: Chipotle
Favorite place to shop: Target
Favorite treat or snack: Gummy candy
Allergies or food restrictions: No
I like to do outside of school: Take our VW camper van on adventures.
Drawing & Painting
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Name: Lisa Rudolph
Email: lrudolph@lwsd.org
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Subject: Drawing & Painting
Birthday: 27-Nov
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Cards written by my students, I've really appreciated gift cards, the homemade lunches PTSA does is awesome.
Favorite beverage: Water, wine and a coffee
Favorite place to eat: Bistros and cafe's with farm to table foods
Favorite place to shop: Metropolitan Market
Favorite treat or snack: dark chocolate
Allergies or food restrictions: no allergies or restrictions
I like to do outside of school: Time with family and friends,
ELA
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Name: Rachel Nelson
Email: ranelson@lwsd.org
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Subject: English Language Arts
Birthday: 23-Oct
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Cards, notes, positive emails, classroom supplies, gift cards, flowers, candles, plants
Favorite beverage: Any kind of coffee, chai or other teas
Favorite place to eat: Sushi places, dumpling places, Indian restaurants, Thai restaurants
Favorite place to shop: Online
Favorite treat or snack: Dark chocolate, popcorn, homemade treats
Allergies or food restrictions: Allergic to brazil nuts, so mixed nuts
I like to do outside of school: Hiking, cooking, baking, plants
English/SS
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Name: Valerie Blackburn
Email: vblackburn@lwsd.org
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Subject: Language Arts
Birthday: 17-Dec
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: thank you notes from kids, cleaning supplies (tissues, clorox wipes, etc.) if parents want to give gifts :)
Favorite beverage: Mas+ by Messi Hydration Drink Orange
Favorite place to eat: Tutta Bella
Favorite place to shop: Amazon
Favorite treat or snack: reese's peanut butter cups
Allergies or food restrictions: nope
I like to do outside of school: Hike, draw, watch TV
Foods of the World/Foundations/Film Studies
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Name: Dedra Ingram
Email: dingram@lwsd.org
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Subject: Teacher-Foods of the World, Film Studies, and Foundations
Birthday: 29-Nov
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: With their words--emails, cards etc.
Favorite beverage: Coffee
Favorite place to eat: Kanishka
Favorite place to shop: Costco
Favorite treat or snack: Chocolate
Allergies or food restrictions: No
I like to do outside of school: Paint and travel
Foundations, Math 6
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Name: Meghan Palmer
Email: mpalmer@lwsd.org
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Subject: Foundations, math, 6th grade
Birthday: 10-Mar
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: They make me cards, make me small items, or give me coffee certificates.
Favorite beverage: Oat milk latte
Favorite place to eat: Zeek's Pizza
Favorite place to shop: Sephoria
Favorite treat or snack: milk chocolate with fruit (Cantebury)
Allergies or food restrictions: none
I like to do outside of school: read, run, go to the movies
Geometry
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Name: JoAnne Peterson
Email: jopeterson@lwsd.org
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Subject: Geometry
Birthday: 5-Sep
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Kind notes
Favorite beverage: Hot cocoa
Favorite place to eat:
Favorite place to shop: Safeway
Favorite treat or snack: Quality chocolate
Allergies or food restrictions:
I like to do outside of school: hike, garden
Health/PE
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Name: Madeline Knies
Email: mknies@lwsd.org
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Subject: Health / Fitness Teacher & WEB Leader
Birthday: 20-Dec
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: notes and emails saying Thank you.
Favorite beverage: Sparkling water, decaf iced vanilla americano light cream
Favorite place to eat: Mexican, thai, burgers,
Favorite place to shop: Amazon, Target, Home Depot
Favorite treat or snack: trail mix, cheez its, Starbucks
Allergies or food restrictions: None
I like to do outside of school: Go on walks, work on house projects, prep for baby :)
History,LA,SS
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Name: Carson Potter
Email: cpotter@lwsd.org
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Subject: Language Arts and Social Studies
Birthday: 14-Dec
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Gift card
Favorite beverage: Coffee
Favorite place to eat: Blazin Bagels, Kanishka
Favorite place to shop: Target, Amazon
Favorite treat or snack: Fruit snacks, gummy nears, trail mix
Allergies or food restrictions: No
I like to do outside of school: Run, hike, outdoors
History/SS
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Name: Kyle McMurtry
Email: kmcmurtry@lwsd.org
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Subject: History/Social Studies
Birthday: 15-Aug
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: A simple thank you!
Favorite beverage: Coffee
Favorite place to eat: Anything Sushi!
Favorite place to shop: Amazon
Favorite treat or snack: Trail Mix
Allergies or food restrictions: None
I like to do outside of school: Golf/Ski
History
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Name: Nick Hecker
Email: nhecker@lwsd.org
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Subject: History
Birthday: 10-Sep
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Simple notes
Favorite beverage: Black coffee
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Favorite place to shop: Costco
Favorite treat or snack: Chips/Salsa
Allergies or food restrictions: No
I like to do outside of school: Camping
LA/SS 6, Drama
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Name: Iris McClead
Email: imcclead@lwsd.org
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Subject: Drama & 6th grade LA/SSS
Birthday: 6-Aug
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Kindness and words of affirmation
Favorite beverage: Whole Milk & Cinnamon Honey Lattes
Favorite place to eat: Boiling Point
Favorite place to shop: Independent Book Stores
Favorite treat or snack: Calbee Harvest Snaps Green Pea Crisps (from Costco)
Allergies or food restrictions: No, but I try to refrain from overindulging in sugary treats due to health concerns
I like to do outside of school: I like to dine out and see live music
LA/SS 6, ELA 7
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Name: Lucas Shannon
Email: lshannon@lwsd.org
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Subject: 6th Grade LA/SS, 7th Grade ELA
Birthday: 28-Jun
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: I really enjoy notes from students or families about how I have positively impacted them :).
Favorite beverage: I enjoy iced coffee, especially an iced mocha :)
Favorite place to eat: Chic-Fil-A
Favorite place to shop: Nike
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Allergies or food restrictions: No.
I like to do outside of school: I loved to read, play and watch basketball and football, and spending time with my wife and chiuahua Bobby.
LA/SS
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Name: Dan Compton
Email: dcompton@lwsd.org
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Subject: LA-SS
Birthday: 31-Jan
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Actually love when a kid just says hi in the hall. That 2 seconds of their day really means a lot to me...and gift cards
Favorite beverage: Chai
Favorite place to eat: Panera, BJ's, Jersey Mikes
Favorite place to shop: Costco, Fred Meyer
Favorite treat or snack: Milk Chocolate
Allergies or food restrictions: none
I like to do outside of school: Husky football, reffing soccer, game night!
Leadership
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Name: Trisha Miller
Email: trimiller@lwsd.org
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Subject: Leadership teacher, Activities Coordinator
Birthday: 4-May
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Notes of appreciation :) I keep them in a binder for rough days
Favorite beverage: I mostly drink water, but I love an iced vanilla latte with oat milk
Favorite place to eat: Current favorite is Mommy's Kitchen (Indian food), but I love anything Italian as well
Favorite place to shop: Amazon for most things, sometimes Target
Favorite treat or snack: Anything baked (chocolate chip cookies)
Allergies or food restrictions: None
I like to do outside of school: Row on Lake Sammamish, coffee with friends, video games or just hang out with my teenage children, play with my cat, read, hike, anything outside
Math 6+
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Name: Kendal Galbraith
Email: galbraith@lwsd.org
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Subject: Math 6+
Birthday: 7-Sep
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: A thoughtful card or email
Favorite beverage: Latte
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Favorite place to shop: Amazon
Favorite treat or snack: Chocolate
Allergies or food restrictions: No
I like to do outside of school: Camping
Math 8 and Algebra
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Name: Terry Lin
Email: tlin@lwsd.org
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Subject: Math 8 and Algebra
Birthday: 19-Sep
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: A note or verbal communication
Favorite beverage: 16 oz americano with half and half
Favorite place to eat: Ezells
Favorite place to shop: Amazon
Favorite treat or snack: Cheetos
Allergies or food restrictions: No
I like to do outside of school: Play with my kids
Math
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Name: Bettina Berton
Email: bberton@lwsd.org
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Subject: Math
Birthday: 24-Jul
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Starbucks coffee or Whiteboard marker
Favorite beverage: Latte
Favorite place to eat: Mexican or Italian Restaurant
Favorite place to shop: Amazon
Favorite treat or snack: Snickers
Allergies or food restrictions: none
I like to do outside of school: Hike & golf
Name: Alexandra Davydova
Email: adavydova@lwsd.org
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Subject: Math
Birthday: 13-Jul
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Holiday time
Favorite beverage: Hot matcha latter
Favorite place to eat: panera bread
Favorite place to shop: target/macys
Favorite treat or snack: chocolate with hazelnuts
Allergies or food restrictions: no
I like to do outside of school: read - hike - go to movie theaters
Name: Kevin Luu
Email: kluu@lwsd.org
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Name: Jenlee Yin
Email: jyin@lwsd.org
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Subject: Math
Birthday: 10-Jan
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Receiving Thank You cards from students.
Favorite beverage: tea
Favorite place to eat: I love to eat at PCC or Whole Foods.
Favorite place to shop: Trader Joe's
Favorite treat or snack: Crispy Coconut Rolls
Allergies or food restrictions: I'm on gluten free diet.
I like to do outside of school: Reading
Multi Language Service
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Name: Lydia Hlinka
Email: lhlinka@lwsd.org
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Subject: ML/LA Teacher
Birthday: 20-Apr
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Cards and notes
Favorite beverage: Caramel or Vanilla Latte
Favorite place to eat: Heritage or Mercury
Favorite place to shop: Nordstrom-Target-Amazon tie :)
Favorite treat or snack: Chocolate with mint, peanut butter, caramel or almonds; Olipop
Allergies or food restrictions: no
I like to do outside of school: Spend time with my family and our dogs (hike, ski, SUP), read and garden
PE
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Name: Sarah Donnell
Email: sdonnell@lwsd.org
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Subject: PE Teacher
Birthday: 29-Sep
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Notes/emails/thank yous!
Favorite beverage: Emperors cloud and mist tea (from Starbucks) with a dash of 1/2 and 1/2 :), soda water
Favorite place to eat: Love all sorts of food! So not place in particular
Favorite place to shop: Target, amazon, home depot
Favorite treat or snack: Cheez its, Starbucks, popcorn and protein bars
Allergies or food restrictions: nope.
I like to do outside of school: Outdoorsy stuff, movies, try new restaurants, be with family and friends
Name: David Haworth
Email: dhaworth@lwsd.org
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Quest LA/SS 6
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Name: Barbra King
Email: bking@lwsd.org
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Subject: English and Social Studies Grade 6 Quest
Birthday: 21-Mar
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Anything is welcome!
Favorite beverage: Double tall decaf nonfat latte
Favorite place to eat: Sammamish Cafe
Favorite place to shop: Target
Favorite treat or snack: Snickers
Allergies or food restrictions: Allergic to aloe and lilies.
I like to do outside of school: Visit with family, pilates, sew, and dance.
Quest LA/SS 8
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Name: Nicole Kesler
Email: nkesler@lwsd.org
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Subject: 8th grade LA/SS and 6th grade Eagle Time
Birthday: 20-May
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Our EMS community is amazing in all of the ways that they show appreciation
Favorite beverage: Coffee
Favorite place to eat: Square Lotus or any Thai/Vietnamese Restaurant
Favorite place to shop: Brick and Mortar Books
Favorite treat or snack: Fruit or Chocolate (But not together!!)
Allergies or food restrictions: No
I like to do outside of school: Hike, photography, movies
Quest LA/SS
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Name: Susan Jackson
Email: sjackson@lwsd.org
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Name: Madisson Madden
Email: mmadden@lwsd.org
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Subject: ELA/SS
Birthday: 5-Apr
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: I'm a words of affirmation person, so I love kind notes!
Favorite beverage: Mocha iced coffee
Favorite place to eat: Chick-Fil-A
Favorite place to shop: Amazon or Target
Favorite treat or snack: Peanut Butter M&M's & Skinny Pop
Allergies or food restrictions: Nope!
I like to do outside of school: Read
Science 6-7
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Name: Deborah Nelson
Email: dnelson@lwsd.org
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Subject: science
Birthday: 30-Nov
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Favorite beverage: vanilla latte or coke zero with ice
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Favorite treat or snack: nuts
Allergies or food restrictions: none
I like to do outside of school: sailing, cooking
Science 6
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Name: Angela Kasper
Email: akasper@lwsd.org
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Subject: Science Teacher
Birthday: 2-Jul
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: starbucks gift card or drink
Favorite beverage: grande hazelnut latte
Favorite place to eat: Thai
Favorite place to shop: online!
Favorite treat or snack: lemon bars
Allergies or food restrictions: NO
I like to do outside of school: watercolor IRL , digital art with procreate, read
Name: Taylor O'Connor
Email: toconnor@lwsd.org
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Subject: 6th Science
Birthday: 15-Jan
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Food, drinks, and gift cards :)
Favorite beverage: Coffee with oat milk
Favorite place to eat: Any Thai place
Favorite place to shop: Amazon
Favorite treat or snack: Pretzels
Allergies or food restrictions: NA
I like to do outside of school: Run, camp, knit
Science 7/Survival Science
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Name: Nick Woehlbrandt
Email: nwoehlbrandt@lwsd.org
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Science 8
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Name: John Fraczek
Email: jfraczek@lwsd.org
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Name: Alan Semrau
Email: asemrau@lwsd.org
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Subject: Science
Birthday: 31-May
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Letter
Favorite beverage: Ginger ale
Favorite place to eat: Chipotle
Favorite place to shop: REI
Favorite treat or snack: Goldfish
Allergies or food restrictions: Bananas
I like to do outside of school: Run, climb, DIY projects
Spanish
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Name: Iran Mederos
Email: imederosvazquez@lwsd.org
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Subject: Teacher
Birthday: 20-Jun
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Gift cards
Favorite beverage: Matcha boba tea
Favorite place to eat: iSushi
Favorite place to shop: Nordstrom
Favorite treat or snack: Cashews, almonds, Ferrero Rocher
Allergies or food restrictions: None
I like to do outside of school: Reading, listen music, walking, yoga
Special Education
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Name: Quinn Fortney
Email: qfortney@lwsd.org
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Subject: SPED/Transition Room
Birthday: 15-Jul
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: words of affirmation
Favorite beverage: Sparkling water
Favorite place to eat: Chipotle
Favorite place to shop: Target
Favorite treat or snack: Cheeze its
Allergies or food restrictions: Vegetarian
I like to do outside of school: Yoga and traveling
Name: Todd Gibson
Email: togibson@lwsd.org
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Subject: SPED Behavior Intervention
Birthday: 18-Oct
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: cards/notes
Favorite beverage: coffee
Favorite place to eat: Vinason Ramen
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Favorite treat or snack: dark chocolate
Allergies or food restrictions: no
I like to do outside of school: run, eat/cook
Name: Lauren Gullitti
Email: lgullitti@lwsd.org
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Subject: Special Education
Birthday: 23-Apr
Favorite way for students and families to show appreciation: Starbucks gift cards, sweet notes
Favorite beverage: Coke! NOT DIET.
Favorite place to eat: Qdoba, Jimmy Johns
Favorite place to shop: Nordstrom
Favorite treat or snack: Nerd clusters, reese's cups, chocoalte
Allergies or food restrictions: no
I like to do outside of school: pilates, gardening
Upcoming Staff Birthdays
- Saturday, April 5
- Monday, April 7
- Thursday, April 10
- Sunday, April 20
- Wednesday, April 23
- Tuesday, April 29
- Sunday, May 4
- Tuesday, May 20
- Saturday, May 31
- Monday, June 16