Living Wisdom School teachers are experienced and trained in the Education for Life system. In addition to the regular classroom teachers, we have a cadre of experienced specialists in the areas of music, science, library, art, Spanish and PE. Nature education and field trips also enrich the curriculum.
We emphasize each child’s strengths and uniqueness to give a sense of confidence that leads to the willingness to face life’s challenges.
B.A. biology, M.S. Education.
Standard Washington State
Teaching Certifi cate, 14 years
experience elementary school
teacher and administrator in
Kent and Lake Washington
School Districts, 1 year
experience as a student
teacher supervisor for Central
Washington University.
B.A Graphic Design & Masters of Elementary Education. WA State Teaching Certificate; 6 plus years experience working with children – elementary gifted and talented; public and private school teaching experience; therapy work with children with autism; expertise in Spanish, Computers and Outdoor Leadership.
Education for Life Teaching Credential; Living Wisdom
Preschool founder and teacher for 6 years; Ananda Yoga
and Meditation Teacher Certifi cates; South Seattle Food &
Hospitality Chef Certifi cation; teaches specialty vegetarian
cooking classes.
RN degree; 13 years as a nurse at Fred Hutchinson Cancer
Center; also worked as a receptionist and data entry operator;
mother of 2 children.
B.A. & M.A. in Humanistic/Transpersonal Psychology; 6 years piano study, ages 5-20, at Northwestern University Preparatory Music Dept.; pianist for CSL for 12 years; 8 years Suzuki piano teacher.
M.A. in Spanish; Spanish teacher, Seattle School District, K-6
and Overlake School, K-12. Currently teaching Spanish at the
University of Washington. From Madrid, Spain.
B.A. English, M.A. Whole Systems Design, U of Washington Drawing and Painting Certificate Program. Martia is a mixed media artist with experience as a children’s library assistant with Sno-Isle Regional Library, 3 years a volunteer school librarian with the Islamic School of Seattle and a year as a preschool assistant, specializing in the art program, with Living Wisdom School.
Mary Perin, Preschool & Pre-K Teacher
B.A. Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences; WA State K-8 Teaching Certifi cate; 2 years teaching experience -- grade 1 Seattle School District and with ages 1-6 years as a therapeutic childcare worker at Childhaven.
