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

Mary Armstrong, Business Manager, Administrative Assistant, mary@silverwoodschool.org

BS University of Phoenix, Business Management
MBA Saint Mary's College, Business Administration

Hobbies: Baking, reading, hiking, exploring local trails and parks, attending sporting events, and playing with my Boston terrier.
Favorite Quote: "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing". Helen Keller

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

Amanda Jones, Senior Team Leader - amanda@silverwoodschool.org

BA in Education, Interdisciplinary Child Development from Western Washington University

My hobbies are: Cooking, reading, biking, camping, hiking, traveling, theater, playing lots of games, and crafting
One of my (many) favorite quotes: "The foolish seek happiness in the distance, the wise grow it under their feet" - James Oppenheim

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 Proverb

Ashley McComas, Intermediate Team - ashley@silverwoodschool.org

BA Liberal Studies, California State University Fullerton
MA Cross Cultural Education

Hobbies and interests: Scrapbooking, hiking, camping, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Favorite Quote: "In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.”
-Bill Cosby

Cindy Rathgeber, Intermediate Team Leader - 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

Kaylee Ross, 1-6 Spanish - kaylee@silverwoodschool.org

BA in Education and Spanish, Azusa Pacific University

My hobbies: Dancing, playing soccer, singing, reading, eating, traveling, learning languages, and spending time with loved ones.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed." -Sebastien-Roch Chamfort

Carol Rhoe, 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