Jim Kubacki
President
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2001
A.B., American Political and East Asian History, Harvard University
M.S., Counseling and Personnel Services, Fordham University
Greg Marsh
High School Principal
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2002
B.S., Political Science/Education, Baldwin-Wallace College
M.A., International Relations, University of Southern California
M.A., National Security Affairs and Strategic Studies, Naval War College
Karen O'Meara Pullen
Middle School Principal
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2007
B.A., History, Emmanuel College
M.S., Education, Southern Connecticut State University
High School Faculty
Charlie Acosta
Physical Education, Department Chair
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1980
B.A., Physical Education, Sacramento State University
California Teaching Credentials for Secondary Schools and Washington Endorcement
Devan Baker
Physical Education
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.S., Washington State University
Certified Athletic Trainer
Melissa Blender
Chemistry
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2009
B.A., Chemistry,North Carolina State University,
M.A.T.,Secondary Science,Chemistry, Converse College
Anna Box
MS/HS Math
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2009
B.S., Math Education, Auburn University
M.Ed. Math Education, Troy State University
M.Div., Theology, Emory University
Randy Brown
Math
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2004
B.A., Math, Central Washington University
Advanced Placement Institute (2004 and 2008)
Wendy Burnham '87
Academic Resources Coordinator
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1994
B.A., Special Education (regular education endorsement), Gonzaga University
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading, Writing, and Literature, Lesley University
Beverly Cacabelos
Options Program
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2006
B.E., Special Education Endorsement, Seattle University
Dr. Gary Culbert
English
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1981
B.A., English, St. Olaf College
M.A., English, University of Chicago
Ph.D., English, University of Wisconsin
Jen Dotsey
English, Department Chair, Matteo Ricci Program,
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1999
B.A., English, Religion, Dartmouth College
M.T.S., Religion, Literature, Harvard University Divinity School
Philip Dungey
MS/HS Music
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2009
B.A., Music, Wheaton College
M.A., Music Education, University of Akron
Sarah Ellison
Librarian
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2009
B.A., History, Stanford University
M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science, University of Washington
Ben Feigert
Technology
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2004
B.A., English, Rice University
M.A., English, Ohio State University
Anita Florence
Options Coordinator
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2009
B.S., Criminal Justice, WSU
M.PS., Pastoral Studies, Seattle University
Lance Gatter
Athletic Director, Physical Education, Athletic Trainer
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2000
A.T.C. Certification
B.S., Physical Education, Washington State University
M.Ed., Boise State University
Principals Certification, Western Washington University
Bill Gehring
Math
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2007
B.A., Psychology, Western Washington University
B.Ed., Elementary Education, Western Washington University
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Washington
Mary Glodowski
Science
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.S. Biology, San Diego State University
M.Ed., Technology in Curriculum and Instruction, City University
Diane Gockel
Theology
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2003
B.A., Speech Communication, University of Washington
M.R.E., Religious Education, Seattle University
Alita Guzman
Spanish
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., Spanish, Western Washington University
M.A., Hispanic Studies, University of Washington
Marjorie Hayton
College Counselor
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2000
B.A., Sociology, Education, University of Washington
M.A., Public Administration, Seattle University
M.Ed., School Counseling, Seattle Pacific University
College Board Summer Institute on College Admissions, Harvard University
Fr. Bill Heric
Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2000
B.A., Philosophy, Humanities, St. Thomas Seminary
M.A., Divinity, Franciscan School of Theology
M.A., Counseling, Seattle University
Emmet Hogan
History. Matteo Ricci Program, Department Co-Chair
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1992
B.A., History, Occidental College
M.A., Teaching, Occidental College
Katie Huguenin
Guidance Counselor
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2007
B.A., Psychology, University of Washington
M.A.Ed., School Counseling, Seattle University
Clare Jenkins
MS and HS Science
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.S. Civil Engineering, United States Military Academy, West Point
M.Eng. Environmental Engineering, Cornell University
Advanced Placement Institute (UCLA 2007)
Julie Lord Jessum
French/Options Program
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2007
B.A., Foreign Languages and Literature (French), Washington State University
Endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education
Lynn Kittridge
Theology and Campus Ministry
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., Theology and English, Loyola Marymount University
Tom Kittridge
Theology, Matteo Ricci Program, Theology Department Chair
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1989
B.A., Religious Studies, University of San Diego
M.A., Theology, Mt. St. Mary's College
Stefan Koch
History
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed., George Mason University
J.D., George Mason University
Patrick Kuster
History
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2007
Undergraduate Degree, The Free University of Berlin, History and German Literature
B.A., History, University of Washington
M.A., Teaching, University of Washington
Patricia Larson
Math
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2009
B.S.I.S.E. Industrial Engineering, Ohio State University
M.I.T., Teaching, University of Washington
Danielle Maletta
Math
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., Math, Houghton College
Secondary Education Certificate, Western Washington University
Tara Maloney
Science
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2007
B.S., Biological Science, minor in Chemistry, University of Missouri-Rolla
Marcelo Sanjines
MS World Languages and HS Spanish
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2009
B.S., Combined Sciences, Santa Clara University
Laurie Matthews
Science
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1994
B.A., Psychology, University of Notre Dame
M.A., Teaching, Seattle Pacific University
Advanced Placement Institute (1998)
Science Education Partnership Program, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Robert (Bobby) Matthews
Economics, History, Mock Trial, Department Co-Chair, CYO Coordinator
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1999
B.A., Economics, Washington & Lee University
J.D. (Law), Washington & Lee University
Marcy McCorriston
Science, Department Chair
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1997
B.A., Biology, Whitman College
M.Ed., Seattle University
Advanced Placement Institute (2001)
Science Education Partnership Program, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Megan McDermott '99
Art
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2006
B.A., Art, Gonzaga University
M.I.T., Secondary Education, Gonzaga University
Katy McKinnon
English
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., English, Ohio University
Daniela Melgar
English, Yearbook
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2006
B.A., Theatre, minor in Literatures in English, University of California at San Diego
M.F.A., Acting, California Institute of the Arts
California Teaching Credential, Single Subject in English, California State University, Northridge
Isaac Melum
English
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A.S., English, Gonzaga University
M.A., English with emphasis in Creative Writing, Northern Arizona University
Mary Nau
Art, Information Technology
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1993
B.A. History, Seattle University
M.A., Computer Education, Gonzaga University
Jill Norton
Math, Department Chair
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1997
B.A., Philosophy, German, Valparaiso University
M.A., Philosophy, University of Kentucky
Darik Olson
Spanish
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2007
B.A., Spanish and Philosophy, Calvin College
M.A., Linguistics (Second Language Acquisition and Sociolinguistics), University of
Matt O'Rourke
Options Program
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1995
B.A., Physical Education (health, special education endorsement), Gonzaga University
M.A., Computer Education, Gonzaga University
David Ostrer
MS and HS Academic Coach
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., Education, Central Washington University
M.A., Education, City University
Ronda Patrick
Information Technology
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1996
B.A. Business Education, Central Washington University
M.A., Marketing Education, Central Washington University
Judy Petersen
Math
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2005
B.A., Theoretical Math, University of California at Berkeley
Deborah Regan
French
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2005
B.A., French Language and Literature, Washington State University
M.Ed., Seattle Pacific University
Megan Reibel
Counselor, MS Advisory Program Coordinator
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., Psychology and Education, Mount Holyoke College
M.Ed., School Counseling, Seattle Pacific University
Andrew Rekdahl '00
Science
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2005
B.S., Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Washington
Micah Richardson
History, Journalism
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2006
B.A., History, University of Washington
M.S., Adolescent Education, St. John's University
Monica Rojas
Spanish
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., Anthropology, Oregon State University
M.A., Anthropology, University of Washington
Ph.D., Anthropology, University of Washington
Jessica Roy
MS World Languages and HS Spanish
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A. Lake Forest College
Allison Scanlin
Health Ethics, Scripture and Community Service Coordinator
B.A., Theology, Minor in Political Science, Loyola University Chicago
M.A.T., University of Portland
Bob Severson
Math, Science
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2005
B.S., Physics, University of Washington
Matthew Shedlock
Director of Student Services and MS Religion
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., History, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Certification in School Psychology and School Counseling, Seattle University
Karen Skoog
Spanish, Student Leadership Advisor
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1981
B.A., Spanish, University of Washington
Advanced Placement Institute (1999 and 2001)
Leslie Spero
Theology, MS/HS Drama, Choir
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2000
B.S., Biology, Chemistry, University of California-Berkeley
Continued Education: Brain Research and Multiple Learning Styles in the Secondary Classroom
Gary Stein
English
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1993
B.A., English, Amherst College
M.A., English, University of Michigan
Ph.C., English, University of Michigan
Advanced Placement Institute (2004)
Allyson Waggoner
Science
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2000
B.S., Biology, St. Mary's College
Science Education Partnership Program, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Sara Weisweaver
English
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., English, University of Washington
M.I.T., Seattle University
James Wiegel'02
History, Theology, Speech and Debate Coach
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2007
B.A., English Literature, Westmont College
MaryMargaret Welch
Dean of Academics
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2006
B.S., Biology, Michigan State University
M.S., Biology, Eastern Michigan University
Principal Certification, Western Washington University
Jenny Wendorf '95
Academic Resources Program
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1999
B.E. Special Education and Psychology, Gonzaga University
Middle School Faculty
Allan Batchelder
Drama/Humanitites
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.T. Willamette University
M.F.A. National Theatre Conservatory
M.A. Teaching, Seattle Pacific University
Anna Box
MS/HS Math
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2009
B.S., Math Education, Auburn University
M.Ed. Math Education, Troy State University
M.Div., Theology, Emory University
Adrienne Bylsma
Health and Fitness
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.S. Washington State University
M.Ed., Single Subject Credential National University (San Jose, CA)
Eugene Cash
Health and Fitness
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A. Western Washington University
M.A.T. Whitworth College
Philip Dungey
MS/HS Music
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2009
B.A., Music, Wheaton College
M.A., Music Education, University of Akron
Sarah Ellison
Librarian
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2009
B.A., History, Stanford University
M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science, University of Washington
Rachel Falkner
Humanities
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., Communications, Santa Clara University
M.A., Teaching and Learning, Santa Clara University
Christopher Fraley
Math
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.S. Mathematics University of Oregon
M.S. Curriculum and Instruction, Ford Fellow program at University of Washington
Maria Granda de Scacciati
Spanish
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A. Universidad de Belgrano (Argentino)
M.I.T. Seattle University
Clare Jenkins
MS and HS Science
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.S. Civil Engineering, United States Military Academy, West Point
M.Eng. Environmental Engineering, Cornell University
Jill Jueling
Visual Arts
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A. Washington State University
M.F.A. Washington State University
Vicky Kan
Humanities
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A. University of Hong Kong
Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Terry LaRussa Banton
Religious Studies
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2009
B.A., Education, Specialized Subjects, Central Washington University
M.F.A., Acting and Directing, University of North Carolina
Karen Mathewson
Science
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., Science, University of New England
M.A., Teaching, Seattle University
Leslie Meier
Math/Humanities
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A. Wittenberg University
M. Ed. University of Washington
Holland Michael
Music
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A. UCLA, B.M. San Diego State University
M.A. Musicology San Diego State University
Arlene Naganawa
Humanities
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2007
B.A., English Literature, University of Washington
David Ostrer
MS and HS Academic Coach
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., Education, Central Washington University
M.A., Education, City University
Lynn "Robe" Roberson
Humanities and Director of Student Activity
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., English and Education, Walla Walla University
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, Eastern Washington University
Jessica Roy
MS World Languages and HS Spanish
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A. Lake Forest College
Matthew Shedlock
Director of Student Services and MS Religion
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., History, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Certification in School Psychology and School Counseling, Seattle University
Leslie Spero
Theology, MS/HS Drama, Choir
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2000
B.S., Biology, Chemistry, University of California-Berkeley
Continued Education: Brain Research and Multiple Learning Styles in the Secondary Classroom
Erin Vickers
Science
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A. Santa Clara University
M.I.T. Seattle University
Administrators and Staff
Teri Anderson
Assistant to the Middle School Principal
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
Kristen Bagley
Associate Director of Admission
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2005
B.A., Political Science, Washington State University
Robyn Bortfeld
Administrative Assistant
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2009
Heather Boydell
Donor Services Specialist
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2009
B.A., University of Idaho
M.A. TESL, University of Idaho
April Collier
Vice President of Development
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2004
B.A., Public Administration, Seattle University
Katie Dahlstrom
Executive Assistant to the President
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A. Sociology, San Diego State University
Jan Durrell
Registrar
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2000
A.S., Allied Health Sciences, Northeastern University
Joanne Farmer
Tuition Administrator/Accounts Receivable
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2006
Patti Finley
Director of Marketing and Communications
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.S., Technical Journalism, Oregon State University
Ken Fox
Director of Facilities
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2007
B.A., Sociology/Anthropology and Communication/Theatre Arts, University of Puget Sound
Kris Galvin
Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2009
B.A., Accounting, University of Washington
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Geri Geraghty
Receptionist
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2006
Jason Gesser
Associate Athletic Director and Head Football Coach
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2009
B.A. Communications/Broadcasting, Washington State University
Denise Jannusch
Assistant to the Principal
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2006
Helene Wentink Johnson '85
Director of Admission
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1995
B.A., Communications/Editorial Journalism, University of Washington
M.N.P.L. (Master's in Non Profit Leadership), Seattle University
Kristen Kirst
Director of Major Gifts
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2003
B.S., Political Science and Biology, University of Arizona
M.B.A., Texas Christian University
Elizabeth Leider
Auction, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., Germanic Languages and Literature, University of Washington
M.B.A., University of Washington
Martha Lercher
Business Office Manager
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2007
B.A., Education, Harding University
Mike Lightheiser
IT Support Tech
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., Broadcast Journalism, Central Michigan University
Bill Marsh
Middle School Dean of Students
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1994
B.A., Speech Communication, Washington State University
Kit Marti
Attendance
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1995
Maria Miranda
Admission Assistant
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2000
Kara Moraski
Marketing and Communications Manager
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2006
B.A., Public Relations and Advertising, Gonzaga University
David Nicholas
Facilities Technician
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
Kay Nichols
Controller
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.S., Business Administration, University of Colorado
Brad Pritchett
Information Technology Manager
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2003
B.S., Business Administration/Computer Science, Oregon State University
Jeff Rodenburg
High School Dean of Students
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1999
B.S., Physical Education, University of Oregon
M.A., Christian Ministry, Faith Seminary
Steve Rudolf
Student Billing/Accounts Receivable Associate
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
B.A., Economics, University of Washington
Barbara Schille
Attendance/Assistant to Dean of Students
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1999
Kathy Silverman
Admission Assistant
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2007
B.S., Math/Computer Science, University of Wisconsin - Plateville
Ross Spero
Substitute Coordinator
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2006
B.A., Humanities, University of Oregon
MaryMargaret Welch
Dean of Academics
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2006
B.S., Biology, Michigan State University
M.S., Biology, Eastern Michigan University
Principal Certification, Western Washington University
John Wilmart
Facilities Technician
Joined Eastside Catholic in 2008
Chai Yang
Groundkeeper
Joined Eastside Catholic in 1998
All on-campus e-mail addresses are the first letter of the first name and (with no space) the last name@eastsidecatholic.org.