Biography

I’m excited to be teaching kindergarten! Upon receiving a Master in Teaching from Seattle University, I started my career in Northshore School District in 2010 and made the exciting jump to Seattle Public School in 2018-19 school year. I love working at Graham Hill and am the parent of Penny, a Graham Hill 2nd Grader and Jude, downstairs at Kids Co. PreK! We have a big orange cat named Bert, and a Golden Retriever named Dolly . I’m thrilled to live so close to Graham Hill in the Rainier Beach neighborhood and look forward to seeing you and your family around.

,Personal Message

I would like to welcome our new kindergartners to Graham Hill Elementary! I am so excited that you are here.

Hello! I am Marian.  This year begins my tenth as a Graham Hill Teacher!!!  I love being the Art Teacher at Graham Hill. I am all about creative problem solving and fostering confidence in students as they come to explore their identity, their passions, and their relationships within a community of learners.  My goal is to help students to know that they are extraordinary, radiant, creative, resilient, and essential to our community.

I am Filipino and moved to Seattle from Pennsylvania in 2002.  The beauty around every corner of this town has me rooted here.  I live with my wife, Shane and our two daughters Asa and Maeve. We love kitchen dance parties, cooking, campfires, and creating together.

My name is Kelly and I am a speech-language pathologist (SLP) at Graham Hill Elementary. I am ecstatic to be a Blue Whale this year! This is my second year with Seattle Public Schools and my first year at Graham Hill. My passions include play-based therapy, social groups, and empowering early language learners to use their voice. I was born and raised in New Jersey, where I worked for a small Special Education school district for three years. Here in Seattle, I love to hike, watch the Mariners, try new food, and walk my dog, Theo. I am excited for a fun year ahead!