Proud graduate of Seattle Public Schools. Bass trombonist and brass doubler in Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra, Harmonia, and Better As Brass. Cat mom to Orion.

My schedule:

• Monday-Friday: Catharine Blaine
• Monday: Leschi
• Tuesday: James Baldwin
• Wednesday: Laurelhurst
• Thursday: North Beach
• Friday: Sand Point

Random facts about me:

• I ride unicycle (sometimes while playing an instrument)
• I won a frozen yogurt eating competition
• I love MOD Pizza
• I don’t actually eat much froyo or pizza
• My real favorite food: decaf coffee
• Favorite music: listening to my students after they've practiced something they're excited about!

Greetings and salutation, people reading this profile!

Name: Kelly Tanner

Pronouns: she/her

Education: Brigham Young University, B.S. in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology; University of Cincinnati, M.A. in Communication Disorders (Speech Language Pathology)

How I Got Into Education: My younger brother received speech services when he was younger, and it inspired me to go into speech language pathology. I chose working in the schools because I love the dynamic and authentic interaction with our students.

Hobbies: Hiking and Kayaking; I have the goal to go to all Washington state parks and all national parks in my lifetime.

Email Address: katanner@seattleschools.org