Meet the Staff of Seattle's Epiphany Independent Elementary School

About
Our vibrant and inclusive learning community is filled with talented faculty and engaged parents. We work together to inspire and equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to grow into confident and courageous learners and leaders.
Academics
At Epiphany School, students grow in foundational knowledge and social and emotional well-being. Our rich curriculum and dedicated faculty promote skill development, integrated experiential learning, and independent problem solving.
Admission
Welcome to Epiphany School. There are many ways to explore and learn about the Epiphany School difference and our students' educational journey. Come to our Open House, tour our campus and classes, and peruse our website. Here you will find all the information you need to apply and visit.
Campus Life
At every grade level, student participation moves from the classroom to our larger community. Across campus, we practice leading, giving, and thinking beyond ourselves. From Service Learning to Student Council to performances, students learn they can make a difference in the lives of others.
Support Epiphany
We are grateful to our involved and engaged parents, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, and faculty and staff. Your generous contributions of time, talents and treasure make an impact on our student and faculty experience, every day.

Faculty

Sarah Abbott

Sarah Abbott

First Grade Teacher

Samuel Barnes

Samuel Barnes

Second Grade Teacher

Alan Barta

Alan Barta

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Michelle Beebe

Michelle Beebe

Learning Skills Specialist

Davis Bell

Davis Bell

Science Specialist

Barbara Buchman

Barbara Buchman

Art Specialist

Charlie Burkland

Charlie Burkland

Fourth Grade Teacher

David Bush

David Bush

Fourth Grade Teacher

Tess Carges

Tess Carges

Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

Jessen Carley

Jessen Carley

Second Grade Teacher

Vicki Conrad

Vicki Conrad

Learning Skills Specialist

Kendall Ferree

Kendall Ferree

Instructional Curriculum Specialist

Devyn Grendell

Devyn Grendell

Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

Jacqueline Hammar

Jacqueline Hammar

Kindergarten Teacher

Marilyn Henry

Marilyn Henry

Lower Division Math Specialist

Alison Holmes

Alison Holmes

Second Grade Teacher

Candice Houghton

Candice Houghton

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Gregory Kakas

Gregory Kakas

Latin Specialist

Annie Kim

Annie Kim

Third Grade Teacher

Erica Kniffin

Erica Kniffin

First Grade Teacher (SY '20-21)

Kelly Kursteiner

Kelly Kursteiner

Fifth Grade Teacher (SY '20-21)/ Upper Division Math Specialist

Tina Larabee

Tina Larabee

Physical Education Specialist

Leslie Larkin

Leslie Larkin

Music & Performance Specialist

Melanie Lindsay

Melanie Lindsay

Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

Anthony McGrann

Anthony McGrann

Fifth Grade Teacher

Kate Moen

Kate Moen

Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

Sofia Piel

Sofia Piel

First Grade Instructional Assistant

Lindsay Sanders

Lindsay Sanders

Learning Skills Specialist

Emily Seiller

Emily Seiller

Instructional Assistant

Mark Shone

Mark Shone

Third Grade Teacher

Sophia Sneep

Sophia Sneep

Kindergarten Teacher

Scott Starkoski

Scott Starkoski

Kindergarten Teacher

Sara Tebeau

Sara Tebeau

School Counselor

Nani Trias

Nani Trias

Lower Division Instructional Assistant

Angela Typolt

Angela Typolt

Kindergarten Teacher

Anne Van Cleve

Anne Van Cleve

First Grade Teacher (SY '20-21)/ Lower Division English Language Arts Specialist

Nikki Van Nimwegen

Nikki Van Nimwegen

First Grade Teacher

Kirsten Wardell

Kirsten Wardell

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (SY '20-21)

Jen Wilkinson

Jen Wilkinson

Third Grade Teacher (SY '20-21)/ Librarian

Lise Wolken

Lise Wolken

Fifth Grade Teacher

Karen Ybarra

Karen Ybarra

Second Grade Teacher (SY '20-21)/ Upper Division English Language Arts Specialist

Laura Zoeller

Laura Zoeller

French Language Specialist

Administrators

Jeannette Bastin

Jeannette Bastin

Office Manager

Paige Baublitz-Watkins

Paige Baublitz-Watkins

Upper Elementary Division Head

Karen Benson

Karen Benson

Director of Finance and Operations

Nick Clements

Nick Clements

IT Manager

Jenn Elkin

Jenn Elkin

Head of School

Celeste Gearhart

Celeste Gearhart

School Nurse

Jaime Gillin

Jaime Gillin

Director of Marketing and Communications

Lonnie Herring

Lonnie Herring

Business Manager

Greg Jones

Greg Jones

Director of Enrollment Management and Admission

Amber LeJeune

Amber LeJeune

Registrar and Student Information Systems Manager

Becky Melonson

Becky Melonson

Curriculum Support Specialist

Tyler O'Banion

Tyler O'Banion

Development Coordinator

Nick Peyton

Nick Peyton

Director of Development

Celia Russo

Celia Russo

Lower Elementary Division Head

Andrew Schafer

Andrew Schafer

Executive Assistant to Head of School

Alexa Sparks

Alexa Sparks

Events and Volunteer Manager

Bernhard Uhl

Bernhard Uhl

Facilites Manager