Education: Seattle Public Schools graduate; educator with Seattle Public Schools since 2015
How I Got Into Education: I discovered my passion for teaching later in my career journey. Since 2015, I’ve worked in Seattle Public Schools as a tutor, Special Education Instructional Assistant, and Certificated Special Education Teacher.
Hobbies: Camping and hiking with my family, reading, solving New York Times puzzles, and exploring the Pacific Northwest

Pronouns: she/her
Education: University of Washington, Master of Occupational Therapy; New York University, B.A. Studio Art
How I Got Into Education: As the daughter of a school teacher, I was raised to highly value public education. While earning my degree in occupational therapy and learning about school-based OT, I found a setting that combined that value with my creative background in art and design.
Hobbies: Gardening, salmon fishing, Muay Thai, and talking out loud to my cat for emotional support

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Education: University of Washington Teacher Education Program (TEP), Master’s degree
How I Got Into Education: I was inspired by my best friend, who worked at a small private special education school. After shadowing her there, I knew teaching was what I wanted to do, and I haven’t looked back since.
Hobbies: Cooking, cross-stitching, reading, and paddleboarding

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Education: University of Washington, B.A. Medical Anthropology and Global Health; Master in Teaching (M.I.T.) with a Special Education endorsement
How I Got Into Education: I come from a family of educators, but for a long time I resisted the idea of becoming a teacher myself. I knew I wanted to work with children and initially pursued medicine in college. During the spring of my junior year, I spent a quarter volunteering at a local elementary school and discovered my joy and calling in education.
Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, shopping, chit-chatting, and reading