Faculty and Staff

Administration

Matt has been an educator for 25 years, with experience serving as a school founder, Board member, teacher, Principal, and Headmaster. He has a degree in Spanish Literature from Wichita State University and a MS in Educational Leadership from Calvary Theological Seminary. Matt enjoys fishing, gardening, cooking and having a “ma-te” with friends. Matt and Pam have been married for 35 + years, have three children, two daughters-in-law, and three grandsons. Matt lives in Magnolia with his wife, Pam, and two dogs.

Mr. Greco

Head of School

Kim joins the team with 20 years of leadership in church and para-church organizations serving in roles for communications, campus collegiate ministry, youth ministry and church planting. She enjoys most activities that can include spending time with friends and family like volleyball, hiking, hanging out over dinner, and watching her kids play sports.

Mrs. Arthur

Director of Advancement

Kyle has a BS from the University of North Texas in Integrative Studies with concentrations in Philosophy, Marketing, and International Studies. He enjoys hiking, bouldering, mountain biking, playing music, and reading. He, his wife, and his three children live in Wedgwood.

Mr. Norvell

Administrative Aide

Barbara has been a classical Christian educator since 1997. She graduated from Concordia University in Portland, Oregon. She enjoys traveling, all things outdoors, reading, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. Considering her faith to be the most important thing to know about her, Barbara finds knowing Jesus to be her greatest joy and her greatest adventure.

Mrs. Hansen

Dean of Faculty and Curriculum

Laura graduated with a BA in Marketing from the University of Georgia. Over the last decade, she has accumulated a diverse range of experience in marketing, project management, community engagement, and organizing just about everything. She enjoys gardening, reading, and the beautiful chaos of hosting a great dinner party. Laura, her husband, and two daughters live in Magnolia.

Mrs. West

Director of Admissions and Communications

Christina graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a BA in Cultural Studies and has a Certificate in Biblical Counseling. She loves cookbooks and finds it fascinating to read about various methods, flavors, and styles in cooking from all over the world. She, her husband, son, and dog live in the Greenwood neighborhood.

Mrs. Rosenhauer

Student Support Coordinator

Holly graduated from George Fox University, passed the CPA exam in 2003, and has accumulated more than a decade of experience in public accounting, finance, project management, and risk management while at Ernst & Young, JP Morgan Chase (formerly WaMu), and a technology start up called The City. She is a renaissance woman who finds great enjoyment cultivating skills in building design, woodworking, theological studies, culinary arts, and Fortniting. Holly, her husband, three children, and their dog live in Columbia City.

Mrs. Webster

Chief Financial Officer

Jenny received her BA in Interior Design with a minor in Business Administration from Seattle Pacific University. She currently spends all her time away from school shuttling kids to activities, cooking healthy meals, and planning family adventures. Jenny, her husband, and three children live in the Beacon Hill neighborhood.

Mrs. Whelan

Administrative Aide

Grammar School

Lauren is a 5+ year educator who graduated from Seattle Pacific with her BA in elementary education and science, and her MA in Educational Leadership. She enjoys crocheting, being outdoors (preferably by a beach), rock climbing, reading, and making pasta dishes. She lives in Magnolia with two of her best friends.

Ms. Wozniak

Pre-K Teacher

Heidi is a 10+ year veteran educator who attended Ecola Bible School, then Moody Bible Institute graduating with a BA in Elementary Education. She loves being near the ocean and creative arts including hand lettering, photography and painting. She lives with her family in the Central District.

Mrs. Mkrtschjan

Kindergarten Teacher

Naomi is a 5+ year educator with a BA in Elementary Education from WGU. She enjoys hiking, rock climbing, skiing, and reading CS Lewis. She and her husband, along with their Australian Shepherd, live in the Greenwood neighborhood.

Mrs. Leavens

1st Grade Teacher

Kylie is a 6+ year educator who graduated from The Master's University with a BA in Teacher Education and a MA currently in progress. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, being outside (especially near water), playing games, and reading mysteries. She lives in the University District.

Ms. Collins

2nd Grade Teacher

Anna is a 7 year educator who graduated from The Master’s University with a BA in Liberal Studies with a Teacher Education emphasis and a minor in Bible. She enjoys kayaking, walking trails, exploring new places, crafting, decorating, and baking. She lives in the University District.

Ms. Piester

3rd Grade Teacher

Matt is a 20+year veteran educator who is a Hillsdale College graduate with a BA in English with a minor in History. He loves being outside cycling, hiking, golfing, and camping as well as enjoying quality coffee, bourbon, and Belgian beers. He and his wife live in the Columbia City neighborhood.

Mr. Beever

4th Grade Teacher

Alyssa is a 4+ year educator who earned BA of Bible and Youth Ministry from Moody Bible Institute. After school hours, you can find Alyssa working for her church on Phinney Ridge, running around the Seattle U track, or sharing a meal with friends. She and her plants live in the First Hill neighborhood.

Ms. Werner

5th Grade Teacher

Barbara graduated from Central Washington University and is currently attending Grand Canyon University pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She has taught martial arts for 25 years and is a 2nd degree black belt in taekwondo/Korean martial arts. She enjoys anything creative, especially drawing, painting, writing silly poetry, and clogging. She and her family, including a golden retriever named Bean, and a cat named Her Royal Highness, The Duchess Serenity Von Fluffernutter (Serenity for short) live in Fairwood.

Mrs. Pinti

Classroom Aide

Mrs. Greco

Classroom Aide

Jenna is a 11+ year educator who graduated from Central Washington University with a BA in Early Childhood and Elementary Education as well as a M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership from Seattle Pacific University. She loves being outside hiking, playing volleyball, and cheering on her Seattle sports teams as well as eating and cooking delicious food, drinking loads of coffee, and traveling. She and her Golden Retriever, Boone, live in West Seattle.

Ms. Bronson

6th Grade Teacher

Ms. Creson

Classroom Aide

Ms. Wozniak

6th Grade Science Teacher

Mrs. Hansen

1st - 3rd Latin Teacher

Grace is a recent graduate of The Master’s University, in southern California, with a degree in Liberal Studies. She enjoys playing ping pong, pickle ball, reading, crafting, and hanging out with friends and family. Grace lives with her parents in Laurelhurst.

Ms. Collins

Classroom Aide

Ms. Santoy

Classroom Aide

Logic & Rhetoric School

Mr. Monjay

Logic Bible Teacher

Mr. Barrera

Logic Science Teacher

Carreen holds a BA in English from Thomas Edison State University and is a CiRCE Certified Master Teacher with 4+ years of classical education experience. She loves spending time in nature and writing poetry about it, some of which has been accepted for publication by Ekstasis Magazine, Clayjar Review, and Fathom Magazine. She lives in Edmonds with her husband and two young children

Mrs. Raynor

Logic Humanities Teacher

Ms. Prince

Rhetoric School: Intro to Rhetoric Teacher

Ms. McGeorge

Logic Math Teacher

Luba is a second-year educator holding degrees in Spanish and Italian languages and literatures from the University of California, Los Angeles. When she is not in the classroom, she is translating Ukrainian literature into English. She enjoys reading, going on walks, good food, art, music, and flowers. Luba lives in Eastlake.

Mrs. Palenyy

Logic Latin Teacher

Ms. Santoy

Rhetoric Bible Teacher

Melissa is a 15+ year educator who graduated from Whitman College double majoring in Biology and Spanish and a minor in Chemistry; Portland Bible College then George Fox College graduating with a MA in Teaching. She loves to garden and stays active by running, swimming, and biking. She, her husband and four children split time living in the Central District and on Vashon Island.

Mrs. Sackett

Logic School: Logic Teacher

Michelle is a second-year teacher who graduated from the University of Washington - Seattle with her BS in Marine Biology. Michelle enjoys spending time outside, and being with her family and friends. She lives with her husband in North Seattle.

Ms. Wood

Rhetoric Math & Science Teacher

Jessica is a seasoned educator, who graduated from Central Washington University with a BA in English/Language Arts with a teaching certification in 5th - 12th grade. She also recently completed her MEd in Reading Literacy. She enjoys being active outdoors, reading, and traveling. She lives in Edmonds.

Ms. Cram

Rhetoric Humanities Teacher

Specials

Carrie Jo Mangle has been teaching music for more than 30 years with a contagious enthusiasm to students of all ages in South King County. She earned her Bachelors of Music in Education from Central Washington University and has worked with the Northwest Girlchoir, Federal Way Schools, Des Moines Creek Academy and Christ’s Church in Federal Way. In 2006, Carrie Jo, her husband Steve and their four children founded the Cantate Home School Choirs which has continued to grow with more than 130 home-schooled singers.

Mrs. Mangle

Music Teacher

Mrs. Soini

Logic & Rhetoric Art Teacher

Brian has been in education for 8+ years since graduating from SPU with a BA in Theology (Christian Scriptures & Educational Ministry) and then WGU with a MA in Elementary Education. He loves reading, weightlifting, running, disc golf, walking, playing Games (all types), and hosting meals. He and his wife live in the Lake City neighborhood.

Mr. Ridings

Athletics

Ms. Prince

Pre-K & Kindergarten Creative Dramatics Teacher

Ms. McElrath

Grammar School Art Teacher

Board of Directors

The Seattle Classical Christian School Board of Directors serves as the entity steering the long-term development of the school. Currently, this role includes establishing educational philosophies, directing financial decisions, managing human resources activities, and more. The Board also provides oversight to the headmaster. Board members are volunteers, represent a mix of parents of students and non-parents, and bring to the Board a wide array of professional experience and personal perspectives. It is the Board’s constant prayer that their decisions would be wise, unified, and led by the Holy Spirit.

Leslie Dunn

President

Paul Jackson

Member

Jason Brantley

Vice President

Tiffany Perko

Member

Katie Hartman

Secretary

Daniel Grimm

Member