MEET THE TEAM
A Team That Loves Teaching
PNA’s staff and faculty are passionate about teaching because we’re passionate about learning. It’s a core value we all share!
Faculty


Christina Stien
Preschool Teacher – Otters







Sharon Clavette
Preschool Teacher – Orcas


Melissa Smith
Program Coordinator and Preschool Teacher – Belugas


Cassy Demler
Assistant Preschool Teacher







Justina-Jo Keegan
Assistant Preschool Teacher







Keely Holt
Assistant Preschool Teacher


Jacqulyn Franklin
Kindergarten Teacher


Hali Solvig Tuomi
First Grade Teacher


Meghan McGarvey
Second Grade Teacher


Lea Rueter
Third Grade Teacher







Rita Lorenz
Fourth Grade Teacher


Carolyn Highland
Fifth Grade Teacher


Martina Henke
Middle School Program Coordinator and Teacher



Elizabeth Ferry
Middle School Teacher & Communications Coordinator


Marcella Hitchcock
Integrated Art Specialist


Molly Liston
Physical Education & Health Teacher


Carolyn Downie
Music Teacher


Michele Whaley
Preschool & Lower School Spanish Teacher


Nancy Boxler
Lower & Middle School Spanish Teacher
Extended Day Program Instructors


Nathalie Collins
Assistant Preschool Teacher & Panther Care Staff







Audree Pebley
Panther Care Staff
Administration


Laurie Hoefer
Head of School


Anna Ramsey
Assistant Head of School, Preschool and Panther Care Program Director


Linda Shepherd
Enrollment Director


Annie Graf
Director of Development & Outreach







Eileen Abbott
Registrar and Administrative Coordinator



Elizabeth Ferry
Communications Coordinator & Middle School Teacher
Maintenance & Custodial Staff


Justo Apaza
Custodian
Pacific Northern Academy is committed to diversity in its culture and its program. An equitable, inclusive community is important to achieving the best environment for learning. PNA actively seeks families, faculty and staff who bring a range of experience to the school. PNA recognizes and respects differences in age, ethnicity, gender, learning style, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic class.