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!

Chao..Hola…Bonjour..Hello..

My name is Anh Le, I am working with a very special group of students. Most of my students speak more than one language at home. I am so proud to work with the Graham Hill Community where we put students first and value their culture. This is my 10th year at Graham Hill Elementary.

I was born in Vietnam and escaped by boat when I was twelve years old. As a multilingual learner I struggled to learn English. I am dedicating my time to help the multilingual learners at Graham Hill to learn and grow with positive experiences.

I live in Renton.  After school I walk with my dog around our neighborhood. I love traveling and eating many different kinds of ethnic foods.

I can't believe it but this is my 19th year teaching at Graham Hill. Actually, I have been part of the Graham Hill community for 20 years. My three children attended GH and one of them was here before I joined the team. My wife use to work as a tutor and so there were a few years when the whole family was here. We even moved closer to school just because the vibe was so good and Am so honored to teach here. How close? That is a mystery for you to figure out. I enjoy cycling, hiking, college basketball and football, and going on long driving trips.

Meet Mr. Leonard