Educators
The Spruce Street School faculty is an intellectually and culturally diverse group of professionals unified by their commitment to each individual child they serve. They draw on decades of teaching experience but remain constantly open to new ideas, sharing a passion for professional and intellectual growth.
Daron Henry
Since 2009
Youngest Level Teacher
Live music listener, ukulele musician, dog walker, reader and Sounders fan
Deborah Wexler
Since 2004
Oldest Level Teacher
Scrapbooker, book reader, organizer, forest hiker, and embroidery buff
erica greenberg
Since 2009
Mid Level Teacher
Cook, outdoor enthusiast, beach frequenter, gardener, bookstore and library explorer
Jasmine O'Rourke
Since 2018
Youngest Level Teacher
Paddle boarder, kayaker, chef and crafter
Laura Gates Montagner
Since 2002
Oldest Level Teacher
Hiker, book lover, traveler, history lover, dancer, singer, and fan of family and friend time
Neill Warfield
Since 2002
Youngest Level Teacher
Chef, soccer player and watcher, hiker, traveler, and music lover
Sadie Robb
Since 2022
Mid Level Teacher
Wildlife photographer, crochet creator of stuffed animals, hiker, audiobook listener and cat lover
Shawna Wilson
Since 2006
Mid Level Teacher
Dancer, Pilates participant, hiker, explorer of new places, traveler, junior ranger badge collector, and action and adventure movie fan
Zoe Trudeau
Since 2018
Oldest Level Teacher
Theatre nerd, baker, camper, swimmer, beach explorer, boating enthusiast and Seattle University alumna
Specialist Teachers
Clint Collins
Since 2007
PE Teacher
Family time finder, movie and music lover, volleyball player, and theater supporter
Felipe Perez
Since 1999
Art and Spanish Teacher
Dad, artist, and swimmer
Sheree Seretse
Since 2000
Music Teacher
Global music lover, dancer, traveler, roller skater, movie watcher, and marimba and mbira extraordinaire
Extended Day Teachers
Caitlin Tips
Since 2022
Extended Day Teacher
Swimmer, music listener, and hiker
Calista Orquiola
Since 2023
Extended Day Teacher
Reader, painter, animal and music lover
Cassidy Wilson
Since 2018
Extended Day Teacher
Hiker, backpacker, dog dad, vegan chef and baker, traveler, history buff, programer and gamer
Colby Hull
Since 2023
Extended Day Teacher
Bowler, student, artist, and concert goer
Daniela Romero
Since 2023
Extended Day Teacher
Cat lover, music listener, makeup enthusiast, and baker
Emma Summerour
Since 2022
Extended Day Teacher
Traveler, painter, reader and hiker
Jay Senstra
Since 2023
Extended Day Teacher
Baseball fan, rock music enjoyer, ultimate frisbee player, track/field thrower, and gamer
Julian Wilson
Since 2018
Extended Day Teacher
Movie writer and director, story reader and creator, traveler, biker, and explorer
Levell Turner
Since 2022
Extended Day Teacher
Oakland, California native, die hard Raiders fan, chef, traveler and dog dad
Max Dixon
Since 2013
Assistant Teacher and Extended Day Teacher
Board game and chess wizard, soccer and volleyball player and runner
Miranda Beard
Since 2023
Assistant Teacher and Extended Day Teacher
Nature enthusiast, music lover, volleyball player, and cute coffee shop connoisseur
Oliver Schuman
Since 2023
Extended Day Teacher
Animal lover, math enthusiast, fantasy reader, chef, and baker
Will O'connell-Joshua
Since 2022
Extended Day Teacher
Seattle University Student, reader, hiker, and movie buff