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 Hartley
Since 2004
Oldest Level Teacher
Scrapbooker, book reader, organizer, forest hiker, and embroidery buff
erica greenberg
Since 2009
Oldest Level Teacher
Cook, outdoor enthusiast, beach frequenter, gardener, and bookstore and library explorer
Laura Gates Montagner
Since 2002
Mid-Level Teacher
Hiker, book lover, traveler, history lover, dancer, singer, and fan of family and friend time
Levell Turner
Since 2022
Assistant and Extended Day Teacher
Oakland, California native, die-hard Raiders fan, chef, traveler, and dog dad
Max Dixon
Since 2013
Oldest Level Teacher
Gamer, chess wizard, sports player, coffee shop enjoyer, and friend of all dogs
Miranda Beard
Since 2023
Youngest Level Teacher
Nature enthusiast, music lover, volleyball player, and cute coffee shop connoisseur
Neill Warfield
Since 2002
Youngest Level Teacher
Chef, soccer player and watcher, hiker, traveler, and music 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
Will O'connell-Joshua
Since 2022
Mid-Level Teacher
Seattle University alumnus, reader, hiker, and movie buff
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 performer extraordinaire
Extended Day Teachers
Athena Berreth
Since 2024
Extended Day Teacher
Writer, music and movie lover, food fanatic, reader, and student
BACCHUS SAVANN
Since 2026
Extended Day Teacher
Artist, handyman, sour candy enjoyer, and cook
Cassidy Wilson
Since 2018
Extended Day Teacher
Marine biologist, backpacker, vegan chef, traveler, and history buff
Colby Hull
Since 2023
Extended Day Teacher
Bowler, student, artist, and concertgoer
Dani Romero
Since 2023
Extended Day Teacher
Cat lover, music listener, makeup enthusiast, and baker
Gisela Feied
Since 2024
Extended Day Teacher
Cornish student, actor, stage combat enthusiast, hiker, and beach lover
Grayson Haley
Since 2016
Extended Day Teacher
Actor, singer, animal enthusiast, book lover, and student
Julian Wilson
Since 2018
Extended Day Teacher
Movie writer and director, story reader and creator, traveler, biker, and explorer
Leigha Witecki
Since 2025
Extended Day Teacher
Filmmaker, musician, creative, animal lover, fashionista, and photographer
Maximo Avalone
Since 2025
Extended Day Teacher
Photographer, gamer, student, and biker