Faculty: Kindergarten - 4th

Kindergarten: Ms. Brannan (2nd year here, 22 years teaching total)
  • City University, Masters in Education
  • Goal for the year: Provide loving, creative, nurturing classroom in hopes of inspiring love of learning.
First Grade: Ms. Cooney (1st year here, 19 years teaching total)
  • Washington State University, Bachelor's in Education
  • Goals for the year: To learn all St. Therese students by name by Christmas. To stay professionally updated on curriculum matters.
Second Grade: Ms. Kingston (1st year teaching)
  • City University, Bachelor's in Education
  • Goal for the year: To make a difference.
Third Grade: Ms. Nowell (5th year here, 14 years teaching total)
  • St. Therese Alumni
  • Clark Atlanta University, Bachelor's in Education
  • Pursuing Masters in Teaching degree
  • Goal for the year: Provide a safe and caring classroom environment that supports each child's academic and social growth
Fourth Grade: Mr. Lazo (2nd year teaching)
  • Seattle University Masters in Education
  • Goal for the year: Learn through projects. Teach each other. Have lots of fun!
Multi-Media: Kim Sullivan: (2nd year here,12 years teaching)
  • University of Washington, Bachelor's in Education
  • Goal for the year: I want to do the very best I can to prepare students for high school science and technology.
Physical Education/Nutrition/Library: Ms. Elliott (10th year here)

** There are two reading specialists available for grades K-5 that assist students one on one or in small groups if students are having difficulty mastering grade level material.

Faculty: 5th - 8th

We have single gender classes fifth-eighth grades. Our curriculum is a comprehensive four year program designed to prepare students for college prep high schools.

Fifth/Sixth Grade Boys Homeroom: (and Middle School Civics): Mr. McMillan (6th year here, 9 years teaching total)

  • Seattle University Masters in Education
  • Goal for the year: Work with the 5/6 boys on the ideas of growth, learning and respect for each other and God's creation. Have fun and learn.
Fifth/Sixth Grade Girls Home Room (and Middle School Language Arts): Mrs. Morgan (6 years here, 39th year teaching)
  • Seattle University
  • Goal for the year: Engage students in learning. Help students prepare for high school.
Seventh/Eighth Boys Grade Home Room (and Middle School Math): Mr. Hill (1st year here, 3rd year teaching)
  • Iowa State University
  • University of Phoenix, Master's in Elementary Teacher's Education
  • Working on Master's in Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics' Education
  • Goal for the year: My goal is to prepare St. Therese students for high school success. I hope to motivate and encourage students to exceed expectations. I wish to create a learning environment that is structured, nurturing and reflects the school wide learning expectations.
Seventh/Eighth Grade Home Room (and Middle School Social Studies): Ms. Jungers (23 years here)
  • Fort Wright College of Holy Names, Spokane, Washington
  • Goal for the year: To well prepare my students for high school and help them grow in social awareness.
Middle School Science: Ms. Kim Sullivan (2nd year here, 12 years teaching total.)
  • University of Washington, Bachelor's in Education
  • Goal for the year: I want to do the very best I can to prepare students for high school science and technology.