Faculty

Faculty

Mercy Hume

Modern Languages Teacher

B.A. (German, Religion, and Literature) University of Notre Dame; M.A. (Teaching), School for International Training... Read full Bio

Alicia Kalan

Librarian

B.A. (Liberal Studies), The Evergreen State College; M.L.I.S, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Alicia has...

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Erin Keeton-Howard

Performing Arts Teacher

Erin is a Seattle-based music educator, conductor, and composer. Currently serving as Director of Bands... Read full Bio

Teá Kepler

Residential Advisor

Hailing from the Northeast, Teá comes to The Northwest School from Boston University. After her...

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Souad Kherbi

Modern Languages Teacher

Ph.D. (French Studies with Certificates in Comparative Literature and Film Studies) Emory University; M.A. (Cultural...

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Grace Kim

School Counselor

Grace moved from Pennsylvania in October, 2023 to join The Northwest School as a School...

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Emily Koya

Residential Advisor

B.S. Biochemistry with Minor in Chemistry and B.A. Dance, University of Washington. Emily joined The... Read full Bio

Amy Krogness

Development Associate

A.A. (Seattle Community College) Amy joins NWS with a background of over a decade working... Read full Bio

Ty Krueger

Director of Residential Life

Ty has extensive experience as a Residential Community Director through his 12 years working...

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Susan Kurlinski

Registrar

B.A. (Germanic Languages and Literature), M.A. (Germanic Languages and Literature), University of Oregon.Susan gained extensive... Read full Bio

Anque La

Accounts Receivable Coordinator

A.A.S., Highline Community College. Born to a Chinese family in Vietnam, AnQue has extensive experience... Read full Bio

Harumi Laduke

Humanities Teacher

B.A. (English Literature and Creative Writing, Music), Dartmouth College; Royal College of Music, London, UK... Read full Bio

Samantha Lee

Learning Services Coordinator

Samantha comes to Northwest from Seattle Mental Health where she worked as a Licensed Mental...

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Steven Lewis

Math Teacher

Master’s in teaching, and a Master’s in public administration from the University of Washington.

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Julie Lombardo

Director of Development

B.A. (Speech Communication), University of Washington Julie’s background includes development, communications, event planning, and nonprofit... Read full Bio

Adelyn Luke

Science Teacher

Adelyn holds a Bachelor of Arts in human geography and music from the University of... Read full Bio

Molly Mac

Visual Art Teacher

Molly Mac is a Seattle-based educator, cultural organizer, curator and new media artist. Her multimedia... Read full Bio

Catalina Martinez

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Catalina holds degrees from Northwestern University and Maryville University and has nearly three decades of... Read full Bio

Maria Mazcorro

Annual Giving & Events Manager

Maria holds a bachelor’s in criminal justice from Washington State University. She has worked in... Read full Bio