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

Daron Henry

Since 2009

 

 

Youngest Level Teacher

Live music listener, ukulele musician, dog walker, reader and Sounders fan

 

 

Deborah Wexler

Deborah Wexler

Since 2004

Oldest Level Teacher

Scrapbooker, book reader, organizer, forest hiker, and embroidery buff

erica greenberg

Erica Greenberg

Since 2009

Mid Level Teacher

Cook, outdoor enthusiast, beach frequenter, gardener, bookstore and library explorer

Jasmine O'Rourke

Jasmine O'Rourke

Since 2018

Oldest Level Teacher

Paddle boarder, kayaker, chef and crafter

Laura Gates Montagner

Laura Montagner

Since 2002

Youngest Level Teacher

Hiker, book lover, traveler, history lover, dancer, singer, and fan of family and friend time

Neill Warfield

Neill Warfield

Since 2002

Oldest Level Teacher

Chef, soccer player and watcher, hiker, traveler, and music lover

Sadie Robb

Sadie Robb

Since 2022

Youngest Level Teacher

Wildlife photographer, crochet creator of stuffed animals, hiker, audiobook listener and cat lover

Shawna Wilson

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

Zoe Trudeau

Since 2018

Mid Level Teacher

Theatre nerd, baker, camper, swimmer, beach explorer, boating enthusiast and Seattle University alumna

Specialist Teachers

Clint Collins

Clint Collins

Since 2007

PE Teacher

Family time finder, movie and music lover, volleyball player, and theater supporter

Felipe Perez

Felipe Perez

Since 1999

Art and Spanish Teacher

Dad, artist, and swimmer

Sheree Seretse

Sheree Seretse

Since 2000

Music Teacher

Global music lover, dancer, traveler, roller skater, movie watcher, and marimba and mbira extraordinaire

Extended Day Teachers

Abbey Starling

Abbey Starling

Since 2020

Extended Day and Assistant Teacher

Amateur watercolorist, podcast listener, baseball watcher, skier, occasional kayaker, popcorn taste tester, and Spruce Street School alumna

 

Caitlin Tips

Caitlin Tips

Since 2022

Extended Day Teacher 

Swimmer, music listener, and hiker

Cassidy Wilson 

Cassidy Wilson

Since 2018

Extended Day Teacher and Library Assistant

Hiker, backpacker, dog dad, vegan chef and baker, traveler, history buff, programer and gamer

Daniela Romero

Daniela Romero

Since 2023

Extended Day Teacher

Cat lover, music listener, makeup enthusiast, and baker

Emma Summerour

Emma Summerour

Since 2022

Extended Day Teacher 

Traveler, painter, reader and hiker

Julian Wilson

Julian Wilson

Since 2018

Extended Day Teacher 

Movie writer and director, story reader and creator, traveler, biker, and explorer

Levell Turner

Levell Turner

Since 2022

Extended Day Teacher

Oakland, California native, die hard Raiders fan, chef, traveler and dog dad

Max Dixon

Max Dixon

Since 2013

Extended Day Teacher

Board game and chess wizard, soccer and volleyball player and runner

 

Will O'Connell-Joshua

Will O'Connell-Joshua

Since 2022

Extended Day Teacher

Seattle University Student, reader, hiker, and movie buff