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Brian Anderson is a Seattle native who was raised in the Wedgwood neighborhood. He is the product of 22 years of Catholic education! He is a graduate of Our Lady of the Lake, Bishop O'Dea High School, The University of Portland, and The University of Notre Dame where he participated in the Alliance for Catholic Education Leadership Program. Brian has worked in Catholic education since 1997. He has taught a variety of grade levels in Catholic schools in North Carolina, Oregon, Washington, and Bangladesh. He has also worked as principal at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Vancouver, Washington.
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Mrs. Bartram received her B.A. in Art History from Western Washington University and her Masters in Teaching from the University of Washington. After several years working at local museums in art education, she joined St. Benedict in 2005 as the third grade teacher. Following 15 years in third grade, she moved into the role of school librarian where she enjoys finding something to celebrate every day with students, particularly her love of reading. Ms. Bartram loves to read aloud and is eager to find that “just right” book for a student. She has also served as the Vice Principal since 2015, leading teachers through curriculum mapping, trainings in Catholic Social Teaching and Catholic identity, mentoring new teaching staff, and assisting with accreditation. Away from school, Mrs. Bartram enjoys outdoor adventures with her three sons and husband, working in the garden, and doing artsy projects.
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My name is Christine Negron
Christine has been at St. Benedict since 2018 as a first grade teacher and is excited to be teaching preschool this year. This is her 21st year teaching. She has taught preschool, prek, kindergarten, and first grade. She loves to create learning environments and experiences that provide young children with open-ended, play-based ways to explore and learn. Christine has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Washington State University and a Master’s in Education from Lesley College. When Christine is not at St. Ben’s, she is spending time with her husband and two teenage sons.
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My name is Beth Thieme
Beth graduated from Seattle University with a BA in English and earned her early childhood certification through the Montessori Institute of the Pacific Northwest. Beth joined St. Benedict’s in 2023 with fifteen years experience teaching in both Montessori and traditional preschool environments. She seeks to infuse structure, independence and creativity so that her classroom just hums. Beth and her husband, Duncan, first joined the St. Ben’s community in 2007 as parents. Outside the classroom you’ll find Beth taking nature walks, illustrating characters for her stories, or relaxing with her pug, Olive.
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My name is Mariko Fitzpatrick
Mariko Fitzpatrick joined St. Benedict School in 2008 as the Kindergarten teacher. She received her B.A. in Liberal Studies from Seattle University and her Masters in Teaching from Heritage University. Mrs. Fitzpatrick believes in developing students as a whole person; spiritually, socially and academically. She strives to challenge her students to think creatively, work independently and to set high expectations for themselves. She also believes in creating a partnership with families to help students reach their potential. Mrs. Fitzpatrick says, "I love teaching kindergarten students because they are curious about learning and love to do their best. They come into school very young and grow up right before your eyes." She enjoys cooking, sewing, working out and spending time with her husband and son.
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My name is Jenn Helzer
Jenn was born and raised in Portland, OR. She moved to the Seattle area in 2015 to work as a first grade teacher at St. Francis of Assisi School in Burien. She is thrilled to be continuing her teaching career in first grade as a St. Benedict Bear! In the classroom Jenn enjoys cultivating an inclusive environment for her students, as well as promoting growth in academics through project based learning. Outside of school Jenn likes to travel, practice yoga, and explore all that the great Pacific Northwest has to offer.
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My name is Caroline Chan
Caroline Chan joined the lovely St. Benedict Catholic School community in Fall 2024, where she has had the honor of teaching and working with such wonderful second graders, faculty, and staff. Ms. Chan earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Integrative Health and Wellness (IHW) through University of Portland, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Education degree with a Leadership Focus through the Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE) program. Ms. Chan strives to foster a love both of and for learning with her students, and delights in developing strong and positive relationships, as well as creating relevant, engaging, and meaningful experiences for all. When not teaching or at school, Ms. Chan enjoys reading, practicing yoga, dance, doing Pilates or Zumba, hiking, photography, listening to music, exploring, watching sunrises and sunsets, arts and crafts, sleeping in, and spending time with family.
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My name is Jamie Johnson
Jamie joined the St. Benedict family in January of 2021 and is our lead third grade teacher. She has worked with kids from pre-school through 12th grade in a variety of settings—summer camps, youth ministry, public schools, and Catholic schools—and she is confident that teaching is the vocation God has called her to! The relationships with students and families that teaching provides are her favorite part about being in education. In her spare time, Jamie enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, being outdoors, watching sports, and spending time with her family.
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My name is McKenna McCrary
McKenna McCrary joined the St. Benedict community in Fall of 2019, just a few months after graduating from the University of Portland with her B.A. in Elementary Education. McKenna continued her education a few years later, and graduated from Western Governors University with a Masters in Middle School Mathematics in 2023. McKenna is originally from Olympia, Washington. She grew up in a large family (she has 7 siblings!) which inspired her love for working with children. McKenna solidified her desire to teach by volunteering at her church’s VBS every summer in high school. McKenna believes that relationships are the key to success in the classroom. She strives to ensure that all students feel safe, cared for, seen, and heard. Academically, her classroom goals are to foster independence, curiosity, self-confidence, and perseverance when faced with adversity. McKenna enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, walking, playing and coaching volleyball, and playing games.
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My name is Sean Winoski
Sean Winoski is joining the St. Benedict community this year as the 7th grade homeroom and 6-8 mathematics teacher. Mr. Winoski received a B.S. from George Washington University, and is beginning his graduate studies at the University of Washington this Fall. He taught high school in New Orleans for three years before moving to Washington. Mr. Winoski is excited to work closely with the 7th grade class and to be a part of a wonderful, nurturing community.
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My name is Shalini Miskelly
I studied microbiology and chemistry in college, but after graduation, became a college librarian. After 10 years, I wanted to be in the classroom more than the library, so went to UW for my Master's in Teaching in 2015-16. I have been teaching math for the last few years at another Catholic school in Seattle. I am also a mom of two St. Ben's grads and one current St. Ben's student. I enjoy reading, baking, and cheering for the Seattle Mariners.
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My name is Lisa Budinik
Lisa is excited to be part of the St. Benedict Catholic School community! Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Lisa is a true St. Louis Cardinals Baseball fan. Fourteen years ago, She moved to the Pacific Northwest and has two children. They love spending time by the ocean, listening to the waves on the shore. In their spare time, She works at Chateau Ste Michelle during concerts and events in the spring, summer, and early fall. A passionate traveler, She has visited 4 out of the 7 continents and 48 out of the 50 states. They also enjoy baking, reading, and relaxing by the water.
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My name is Sarah Heath
Sarah Heath has been the St. Benedict Math Specialist since 2016 and thoroughly enjoys working with middle school students. She attended Georgetown University and completed her Master of Arts in Teaching at the University of Portland through the Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education program. Prior to her time in Seattle she served as an AmeriCorps member at an urban charter school in New York City. Outside of the classroom Ms. Heath enjoys visiting local bookstores, exploring scenic trails, and sampling the diverse food offerings of the Seattle area.
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My name is Dave Marshall
My name is Dave Marshall, and I am the technology teacher and coordinator at St. Benedict Catholic School. This is my 7th year teaching at St. Benedict. I grew up in Seattle, where I attended Assumption St. Bridget School and Bishop Blanchet High School before earning my teaching degree from Washington State University.
My wife and I have three children who keep us busy, but when I have free time, I enjoy playing soccer and attending Sounders matches. I am excited for another great year of learning and growth at St. Benedict Catholic School!
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My name is Keely Rogel
Keely Rogel is delighted to be back in the music room for another year of singing, music history and theory, fine arts and culture! After doing undergraduate work in music at Seattle University, Mrs. Rogel earned her level one certification in Kodaly music education from SPU’s graduate school of music. She lives in Shoreline with Mr. Rogel and her cat Bob, and has three grown daughters, with her oldest living in New Zealand!
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My name is Susan Lisi
Susan Lisi, St. Benedict Media Center specialist since 2000, holds a B.A. in Linguistics and English, as well as a Masters in Library and Information Sciences from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. "I want to instill my love of reading and doing research in the kids I teach," she says, "Hopefully, they will learn to enjoy it as much as I do!" She loves teaching in this intimate, community atmosphere with great colleagues. Her son is a St. Bens graduate. When she is not teaching, Ms. Lisi likes to travel, ride bikes, and work on word and logic puzzles.
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My name is Erika Mariano
Erika Mariano has been at St. Benedict Catholic School since 2022. She graduated from Lakes High School and Pierce College with her high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree, then graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education concentrating in Health & Fitness with a minor in Psychology. To further her education, she is currently attending Western Governors University to obtain her Masters of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education.
Aside from school, she grew up playing many sports–mainly soccer, so she loves being active and running. She was raised in Washington state so she has a great love for the outdoors and has hobbies like swimming in the ocean, car camping, hiking, biking, hammocking, paddleboarding, watching sunsets/sunrises, and so much more.
During her free time, she loves to wind down by reading a book or playing her guitar on her balcony. She loves Jesus and is heavily involved in her church community through worship team, kid’s ministry, etc.
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My name is Suramy Sosa
Suramy Sosa is our Spanish Teacher. Mrs. Sosa was born in Cuba and raised in Puerto Rico; in 2016 she became a Seattle transplant and immediately fell in love with the natural beauties of the Pacific Northwest. Teaching is one of Mrs. Sosa's life passions, her Spanish Educator career started in 2017 and she has had the pleasure of working with children at various private and public schools in King County; she even had the wonderful experience of teaching Spanish (virtual classes) to a couple of kids in Pakistan. “My years of experience as a teacher have helped me shape an instruction philosophy that concentrates in coaching my students to become well rounded individuals”. Suramy received her B.S. from the University of the Sacred Heart of Puerto Rico and her Master Degree in Public Health (MPH) from San Juan Bautista School of Medicine – Puerto Rico.
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My name is Kelly Mejia
Kelly was born and raised in Colombia, where she completed her studies in Administration Management. She later discovered her passion for marketing and pursued a Master’s Degree in Digital Marketing from the University of La Rioja in Spain. She loves living in the Pacific Northwest, enjoys hiking, camping, and exploring coffee shops because of her love for coffee.
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My name is Anita Hardwick
Ms. Anita’s family has been involved off and on since 1940 when her grandparents first began to attend ST. Benedict Church and enrolled their children in the school. Her dad and his twin brother graduated with the class of 1942, with her aunt and 4 uncles to follow. Ms. Anita returned to St. Benedicts in 1993 when her mother entered the church. She began working as volunteer in the Parish Office in 1999 and became a staff member on July 1st 1999 as the Priests cook and housekeeper. In 2002 when Fr. Steve Sallis became Priest of St. Benedict Ms. Anita became custodian for the Church /Parish and has over the years evolved to the position of Facilities Supervisor. As one of 12 children Ms. Anita has numerous nieces and nephews as well as Great and Great-great and of course her fur babies Owen, Charlie and Sissy the newest addition to her menagerie. When not working Ms. Anita like to sleep , go to her trailer lot and travel.
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