Susan Radtke, Head of School - susan@silverwoodschool.org

BA Interdisciplinary Humanities University of Texas
MA English Literature

Hobbies and Interests: Reading, dancing Argentine tango, yoga, and hiking with my husband and dog
Favorite Quote: “It’s not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.” Seneca

Carol Taylor, Admissions Director, Administrative Assistant, 1-6 Music - carol@silverwoodschool.org

Associates in Business Olympic College, Montessori Music training SPU

Hobbies and Interests: Music, theater, travel, gardening, my puppies Beau and Sophie
Favorite Quote: “Music can change the world because it can change people.” Bono

, Business Manager-

Tracy Baltutat, Primary Team - tracy@silverwoodschool.org

BA of Education, Eastern Washington University
Masters Education, Eastern Washington University.

Hobbies and Interests: reading, camping, playing with my dogs.
Favorite quote: “Attitude is that little thing that makes a BIG difference.”- Winston Churchill

Brenda Boatman, Primary Lead Teacher - brenda@silverwoodschool.org

BA Communications: Washington State University
BA Education, Western Washington University
Montessori Certification: United Montessori Association

Hobbies and Interests: reading, learning to fly fish, politics.
Favorite quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi

Nancy Danaher, Primary Team, Math - nancy@silverwoodschool.org

BA in Science, Castleton State College

Hobbies and Interests: biking, cross stitching, sewing, reading, hiking, spending time with family.

Favorite quote: "Recognize your unique talents and abilities. Start the day knowing how special you are." Donna Watson PHD

Vanessa Kasparek, Intermediate Team Leader - vanessa@silverwoodschool.org

BA in Elementary Education, University of Iowa

Hobbies and Interests: Spending time with family and friends, cooking, reading, blogging, watching movies, being outdoors.
Favorite Quote: “All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” Lucy, Peanuts

Amanda Jones, Senior Team Leader -

BA in Education, Interdisciplinary Child Development from Western Washington University

Helen Kirkham, 1-6 Art, Senior Team, Technology, Webmaster - art@silverwoodschool.org

Graphic Design, University of Washington

Hobbies and Interests: gardening, computer graphics, collecting and feeding animals
Favorite quote: “Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.” Chinese Proverbs

Cindy Rathgeber, Intermediate Team - cindy@silverwoodschool.org

BA Society, Ethics and Human Behavior, University of Washington
Masters in Education, Antioch University Seattle

Hobbies and Interests: Hanging out with my family, painting (watercolor and ink), drawing, reading, playing “Rock Band”, travel, hiking, cooking and finding Math in our everyday lives

Yvonne Rivera, 1-6 Spanish, Senior Team, yvonne@silverwoodschool.org

B. S in Business Administration Emphasis in Finance, University of Southern California.

Hobbies and Interests: Anything relating to Hispanic culture and language, hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, photography. Love watching soccer, college football and the Seattle Storm basketball.
Favorite Quotes: "The secret of education lies in respecting the pupil."- -Ralph Waldo Emerson