Faculty-Staff Directory
"When we chose The Little School for our daughters, we thought we were giving them a fun childhood playing in the outdoors with caring people doing lots of rich learning. That was indeed the case. It turns out deep respect for themselves and others, nonstop thirst for inquiry, love of school and a propensity for collaboration also latched onto them at TLS and have followed them to middle and high school." — Kelly and Michael, Current TLS Parents
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Assistant Head of School
B.A. in Philosophy, Oberlin College
Teaching Certificate (PS-8), Pacific Oaks College
M.Ed, University of Washington
Joined TLS: 1991
aliceh@thelittleschool.org
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Teacher
B.A., Colgate University
M.A., Columbia University Teachers College
Joined TLS: 2018
alisonb@thelittleschool.org
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Teacher
B.A. in International Studies, Seattle University
M.Ed. in Elementary Education, University of Washington
Joined TLS: 2015
amandah@thelittleschool.org
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Associate Teacher
B.S. in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington
M.A.T., Northwest University
Joined TLS: 2019
andreaw@thelittleschool.org
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Asher Hicks
Associate Teacher
Joined TLS: 2022
asherh@thelittleschool.org
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Aurora McCone
Teacher
B.A. in Humanities for Teaching, Seattle University
M.Ed., Seattle University
Joined TLS: 2020
auroram@thelittleschool.org
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Advancement and Data Manager
B.A. in Economics, Seattle University
B.A. in International Business Administration, Seattle University
Joined TLS: 2019
bradenw@thelittleschool.org
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Curriculum Support Specialist
B.S. in Environmental Studies, Western Washington University
Teaching Certification (K-8), Pacific Oaks College at The Little School
Joined TLS: 2019
charlottem@thelittleschool.org
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Teacher
Associate in Arts Early Childhood Education with High Distinction from Bellevue College
B.S. in Interior Design, University of Maryland
Joined TLS: 2014
cindyw@thelittleschool.org
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Associate Teacher
B.S. in Child Studies and Educational Studies, Vanderbilt University
Joined TLS: 2022
claudiab@thelittleschool.org
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Music and Performing Arts Specialist
B.M., Music Education, Temple University
National Board Certificated Teacher
Orff Schulwerk Levels Certificated Teacher
Joined TLS: 2022
emilyb@thelittleschool.org
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Ginger Goble-Van Diest
Director of Facilities and Land Stewardship
Joined TLS: 2022
gingerg@thelittleschool.org
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Extended Day Teacher
Early Child and Family Studies, University of Washington
Joined TLS: 2022
hannahs@thelittleschool.org
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Learning Specialist
B.A. in Early Childhood & Family Studies, University of Washington
M.Ed. in Special Education (K-12) and General Education (K-8), University of Washington
Joined TLS: 2019
jennyc@thelittleschool.org
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Associate Teacher
B.A. in Sociology, Whitman College
Pursuing M.Ed., UCDS College for School Culture
Joined TLS: 2021
jennyg@thelittleschool.org
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Environmental Education Specialist
B.S. in Fish and Wildlife Conservation, University of Connecticut
Certificate in Education for Environment and Community, IslandWood
M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Washington
Joined TLS: 2018
jessier@thelittleschool.org
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P.E. Specialist
B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology, Carleton College
M.Ed in Urban Education, UCLA Center X
Joined TLS: 2020
jimmyc@thelittleschool.org
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Extended Day Teacher
Joined TLS: 2020
jojob@thelittleschool.org
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Associate Teacher
Joined TLS: 2016
jos@thelittleschool.org
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Curriculum Support Specialist
B.A. in Psychology, University of Maryland - Munich and College Park
M.S in Environmental Science, Lesley College
Joined TLS: 2012
julesh@thelittleschool.org
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Head of School
B.A. in Psychology and Education, Vassar College
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Columbia University
Joined TLS: 2019
juliek@thelittleschool.org
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Extended Day Teacher
B.A. in Communication Studies, West Texas A&M University
M.A. in Communication Management, Emerson College
Joined TLS: 2023
katieg@thelittleschool.org
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Faculty Support Specialist
B.A. in English and Women's Studies, Seattle University
M.A. in Teaching - Highly Qualified in Elementary Education, Seattle Pacific University
Joined TLS: 2012
katiew@thelittleschool.org
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Associate Teacher
Joined TLS: 2017
keikoa@thelittleschool.org
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Kelly Chang
Interim Director of Advancement and Community Relations
Joined TLS: 2022
kellyc@thelittleschool.org
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Librarian
B.A. in Comparative Literature from Smith College
M.S. in Library Information Sciences from Pratt Institute
Joined TLS: 2019
kelseyt@thelittleschool.org
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Kingston Govati
Director of Finance & Operations
Joined TLS: 2021
kingstong@thelittleschool.org
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Teacher
B.A. in English, Washington University in St. Louis
M.A.T. in Early Childhood Education, Webster University
Joined TLS: 2014
kristinh@thelittleschool.org
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Teacher
B.A in Psychology, University of Iowa
M. Ed., University of Chicago
Joined TLS: 2022
linneap@thelittleschool.org
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Associate Teacher
B.S. in Global Studies, Auburn University
Pursuing M.i.T at the University of Washington
Joined TLS: 2022
madisonr@thelittleschool.org
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Teacher
B.S. in Early Childhood Education, Nyack College
Graduate Course Work, Bank Street College of Education
Joined TLS: 2019
mandyd@thelittleschool.org
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Teacher
B.A. in Sociology, University of Vermont
M. Ed. Concentration in International Teaching, Framingham University
Joined TLS: 2022
marlier@thelittleschool.org
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Teacher
B.A. in History and Religious Studies, University of Puget Sound
M.Ed., University of Washington
Certificate Education for Environment and Community, IslandWood
Joined TLS: 2020
maxh@thelittleschool.org
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Teacher
B.A. in Education, Western Washington University
M.S in Curriculum & Instruction, Western Governors University
Joined TLS: 2022
megann@thelittleschool.org
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Teacher
B.A. in Sociology, Clark University
Certificate in Early Childhood Education, Clark University
M.S. in Environmental Studies, Antioch New England Graduate School
Joined TLS: 2010
memm@thelittleschool.org
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Manager of Office Communications & Operations
B.A. in Early Childhood Education, The State University of New York
M.Ed., University of Washington
Joined TLS: 2010
michelem@thelittleschool.org
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DEIJ Educator
A.A., Ft. Steilacoom Community College
Social Work Course Work, Western Washington University
Joined TLS: 2005
mikem@thelittleschool.org
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Teacher
B.A. Psychology, Lewis & Clark College
B.A. Art History, Lewis & Clark College
M.Ed. Education, Concordia University
TLS: 2021
morganp@thelittleschool.org
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Nick Conway
Technology Manager
Joined TLS: 2021
nickc@thelittleschool.org
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Extended Day Teacher
A.A., Bellevue College
B.A. in Psychology, Eastern Washington University
Joined TLS: 2017
pjr@thelittleschool.org
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Ray Castillo Jr.
Director of Auxiliary Programs
Joined TLS: 2019
rayc@thelittleschool.org
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Director of Enrollment Management
B.A., Swarthmore College
M.A., Pacific Oaks College
Joined TLS: 2017
reganw@thelittleschool.org
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Sam Perry
Extended Day Teacher
Joined TLS: 2022
samp@thelittleschool.org
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Teacher
A.A. in Education, College of DuPage
B.A. in Elementary Education, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
Joined TLS: 2021
sarahj@thelittleschool.org
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Sean Dolgin
Teacher
B.A. Geography, University of Vermont
M. Ed., Bank Street College of Education
Joined TLS: 2021
seand@thelittleschool.org
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Art Specialist
B.F.A. in Art Education with a specialization in Painting, Western Michigan University
M.A. in Organization Management with a specialization in Media Management, Ashford University
Joined TLS: 2020
seanv@thelittleschool.org
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Associate Teacher
B.A. in Costume Design and Construction, Bennington College
Certificate in Project Management, University of Washington
Joined TLS: 2021
sierrar@thelittleschool.org
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Siyi Yang
Extended Day Teacher
Joined TLS: 2022
siyiy@thelittleschool.org
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Associate Teacher
Early Childhood Education Course Work, Bellevue College
B.A. in English Literature, University of Washington
Joined TLS: 2018
sophiae@thelittleschool.org
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Technology Integration & Innovation Specialist
B.S. in Environmental Resource Management, Pennsylvania State University
M.Ed. in Education Media Design, Full Sail University
Joined TLS: 2020
stephenh@thelittleschool.org
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Teacher
A.A. in Early Childhood Development, Santa Rosa Junior College
B.A. in Liberal Studies Emphasis in Education, San Francisco State University
Joined TLS: 2019
tairam@thelittleschool.org
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Manager of Human Resources
Joined TLS: 2003
tianaj@thelittleschool.org
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School Counselor
B. A. in Psychology and Dance, The Evergreen State College
M.Ed. in School Counseling, LMHCA Seattle Pacific University
Joined TLS: 2022
tobin@thelittleschool.org
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