Biography

In 2016 I joined the Gatzert community. I have taught 27 years, K-5, in Seattle Public Schools. (Old, but not crusty!) I am excited to be expanding my teaching experience from classroom teacher to ELL teacher starting this year. Working with English Language Learners has always been a part of my job, and now it is my focus. Fun for me!

Biography

I have recently moved to Seattle from New Mexico to teach Elementary music to students K-5. This is my first year at Gatzert after teaching classical guitar for five years in New Mexico. I am thankful for the warm welcome from the Gatzert community and the strong support that I have received from each and every teacher since I began teaching here in September of 2018. Due to the vast diversity of the students I have sincerely enjoyed sharing part of my culture with them as well and have been delighted by their acceptance and respect of all cultures. I look forward to the time I will spend here with the Gatzert community.