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

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
Grammar School Principal, Director of Curriculum

Adam has taught for 12+ years at classical Christian schools, and he graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a BA in Biblical Languages; Wheaton College Graduate School with an MA in Biblical Exegesis; and Wheaton College Graduate School with an MA in Historical and Systematic Theology. He enjoys reading a variety books, roasting coffee, hiking and camping, and spending time with his wife and their four kids.

Mr. Stevenson
Logic & Rhetoric School Principal, Humanities and RhetoricTeacher 

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

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

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, Communications, and Marketing

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

Pam Greco

Mrs. Greco
Administrative Aide

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

 

Grammar (Elementary) School

Pre-k - 6th grade

 

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
Grammar School Principal, Director of Curriculum

Erika is an educator with over 17 years of experience, with a BA in French, a minor in English from Simon Fraser University, a BEd from the University of British Columbia, an MEd from Endicott College, and Montessori teacher training at the Primary and Elementary levels from the Association Montessori Internationale. When she isn't spending time with her husband, four children, and two bichon frisés, Erika enjoys watercolor painting, Broadway shows, and baking cakes and pies.

Mrs. Lasmarias
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

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

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
6th Grade Science Teacher

Luba is holds 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.

Ms. Palenyy
Latin Teacher (1st - 8th Grade)

Grace holds a Bachelors in Liberal Studies from The Master’s University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Elementary Education. She enjoys crocheting, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Ms. Collins
Grammar School Aide (Pre-K - 1st Grade)

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
Grammar School Aide (2nd - 3rd Grade)

Ms. Creson graduated from the University of Washington’s College of Education. She enjoys reading, crocheting, and swimming in the lake! She lives in Greenlake.

Ms. Creson
Grammar School Aide (4th - 6th Grade)

 
 

Logic (Middle) School

7th - 8th grade

 

Adam has taught for 12+ years at classical Christian schools, and he graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a BA in Biblical Languages; Wheaton College Graduate School with an MA in Biblical Exegesis; and Wheaton College Graduate School with an MA in Historical and Systematic Theology. He enjoys reading a variety books, roasting coffee, hiking and camping, and spending time with his wife and their four kids.

Mr. Stevenson
Logic and Rhetoric School Principal

Lilia is an 8 year educator, with a BA in Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences from the University of Washington - Tacoma and a MAT in secondary English Education from Western Governors University. Beyond teaching, she delights in culinary adventures and immerses herself in the great outdoors, relishing hikes and camping trips that feed her spirit of exploration. Her husband, Josh, and their son, embrace life's adventures in the heart of the Central District.

Ms. McGeorge
Math (7th - 8th) and Humanities (7th) 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
Humanities Teacher

Mike received an undergraduate degree in Theological Studies at Calvary Chapel Bible College in Southern California and graduated from Western Seminary in Portland with a Masters in Applied Biblical Leadership. He has been pastoring for over 20 years and currently serves as Lead Pastor at Calvary Chapel Wallingford.

Mr. Monjay
Bible Teacher (7th - 11th Grade) 

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 and Health 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. 

Ms. Palenyy
Latin Teacher

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.

Mrs. Wozniak
Science Teacher (7th - 8th Grade)

 

Rhetoric (High) School

9th - 11th grade

 

Adam has taught for 12+ years at classical Christian schools, and he graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a BA in Biblical Languages; Wheaton College Graduate School with an MA in Biblical Exegesis; and Wheaton College Graduate School with an MA in Historical and Systematic Theology. He enjoys reading a variety books, roasting coffee, hiking and camping, and spending time with his wife and their four kids.

Mr. Stevenson
Logic and Rhetoric School Principal,
Humanities & Rhetoric Teacher (10th - 11th Grade)

Renee received a BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College and a MS in Aerospace Engineering from University of Maryland, with an emphasis in Control Theory. Her family loves exploring new places through road tripping and camping/backpacking. She lives in Normandy Park with her husband and two children.

Mrs. Gardner
Math Teacher (10th - 11th Grade)

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
Humanities Teacher (9th)

Rafael is a seasoned medical professional who transitioned into education, bringing a wealth of healthcare experience and a dedicated teaching ethos. He holds a medical degree and a Master's in Public Health, during which he engaged in projects with WHO and Unicef. His healthcare career, involving patient care and management roles, primarily unfolded in Texas. Dr. Barrera continues to contribute to Kaplan as faculty and a content and curriculum developer, impacting the success of medical students. Currently pursuing a Doctorate of Health Science at Purdue University, Dr. Barrera teaches Behavioral Science and Epidemiology/Statistics, applying his knowledge to enhance medical education and USMLE exam preparation. Additionally, Dr. Barrera has enriched his educational portfolio by teaching Biology to high school students in Texas and Physical Science in Seattle, further solidifying his commitment to academic excellence.

Dr. Barrera
Science Teacher (10th - 11th Grade)

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
Math (9th) and Science (9th) Teacher

Mrs. Vanderveen
Spanish Teacher (9th – 11th Grade)

Mike received an undergraduate degree in Theological Studies at Calvary Chapel Bible College in Southern California and graduated from Western Seminary in Portland with a Masters in Applied Biblical Leadership. He has been pastoring for over 20 years and currently serves as Lead Pastor at Calvary Chapel Wallingford.

Mr. Monjay
Bible Teacher (7th - 11th Grade)

 
 

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 (Pre-K to 11th Grade)

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
P.E. Teacher (Pre-K to 11th Grade)

Ms. McElrath
Art Teacher (Pre-K - 5th Grade)
Creative Dramatics (Pre-K - 1st Grade)

Mrs. Soini
Art Teacher (6th - 11th Grade)

 
 

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

Jason Brantley
Vice President

Katie Hartman
Secretary

 

Paul Jackson
Member

Tiffany Perko
Member

Daniel Grimm
Member