Teaching Credentials
Seattle Lutheran High School
Mark Henderson, Principal: Graduated Magna Cum Laude from PLU with Bachelor of Arts in Education with a major in Mathematics. Currently working on Masters in Educational Leadership with Principal certification.
Lydia Bassis, Art: MFA in Visual Art from Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts. BFA in Printmaking and BA in Art History from University of Washington.
Tim Caudle, Social Studies, College Counselor-10th & 11th: Masters in History from Central Washington University. BA in Psychology and a BA in Education with a major in History and a minor in ESL, Minor in Spanish and Minor in English as a Second Language.
Jennifer Chapman, St. Christopher Academy: BS in Secondary Education from the University of Idaho.
Maria de Luna, Advanced Mathematics: Teaching certificate in Washington State (K-12 Spanish; 4–12 Mathematics), Masters of Science in Teaching Mathematics at Ateneo de Manila University, Jesuit University; Bachelor of Science in Education, Major in mathematics, Minor in Chemistry at University of Santo Tomas and C Programming at UW Extension Educational Outreach. TI Technology Workshop (Getting Started with TI-Nspire), summer 2009
Bob Dowding, Athletic Director, PE: Graduated from Concordia Teachers College, Seward Nebraska. Major in Physical Education, Minor in Biology. Masters in Physical Education from California State College.
Leah Evjen-Bryan, Discovery-Educational Therapist: BA in English from the University of Washington, Masters Course work in Human Development with Teaching Credential K-8 from Pacific Oaks College, California. Level III of NILD training and Level II of Slingerland training.
Jason Gackle, Mathematics: BA University of Texas, Masters of Divinity and Education classes at Seattle Pacific University.
Sam Gadbury, Science, P.E. Health: BA in Physical Education from Seattle Pacific University. Endorsement in Physical Education and near completion of a Secondary Physics Endorsement.
Tom Graddy, History: BA in History from Seattle Pacific University.
Daniele Hansen, French: BA in Langues Etrangeres Appliquees (Application of Foreign Languages to Business and Technologies) from the University of Clermont-Ferrand, France. Extensive teaching and tutoring experience in French language and culture in the classroom and the corporate world.
Deb Hook, English: BA in English and History Education from Calvin College.
Danny McMahon, Band: BA in Music from Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Jack Menashe, Religion (Bible): Graduated from Concordia University, Portland with a Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Physical Education and Health
Jeff Norton, Robotics, Life Skills, Woodshop: Masters in Educational Leadership from City University, BA in Education at Concordia University, Portland.
Paul Perkins, Chemistry Teacher: BS in chemistry from Wheaton College, MA in education from Seattle University
Rick Peterson, Computer Technician: AA in Computer/LAN techniciation and a teaching certificate from South Seattle Community College.
Kristin Tarabochia, Mathematics: BA in Geological Sciences, University of Washington, Master of Arts in Teaching from Concordia University, Portland, OR
Shirley Vradenburgh, Registrar/College Counselor-12th: BA from Concordia University, River Forest, IL with Major in History/Political Science and Minor in English; Master of Arts in History from Indiana State University, Terre Haute; additional graduate work at Indiana University, Bloomington. K-12 certification in Washington and Missouri.
Nicole White, Discovery-Educational Therapist: BA in Psychology and a Minor in Sociology; Level II Licensed Educational Therapist through the National Institute for Learning Development; also certified to administer various student assessments including the Woodcock Johnson III.
Meredith Zandi, English: BFA from Pacific Lutheran University in Theatre, with a Minor in Literature. Masters in Teaching from Seattle U with endorsements in English and Drama.
