I am joining the math department after 9 years at Rainier Beach HS. Prior to becoming a math teacher I practiced as a structural engineer for 5 years.
I love to skateboard & snowboard, play soccer, and build/fix things out of wood and metal.
As a parent of an Seattle Public Schools student, I know how hectic things are this year for students and families. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime with and questions or concerns.
Hello,
I teach Humanities 11 (ethnic studies) and this will be year 10 at Cleveland. I have two young children and my wife is also an SPS teacher. I love all things Pacific Northwest.
Hi! I'm Joe Donohoe. I teach the 10th grade Biomedical Science class for students in SOLS and AP Biology.
I got my BS in General Biology from UW, where I minored in Marine Biology and spent a few years after graduation researching fisheries science (save our salmon!). I then went back to UW to get a Master's in Teaching with a specialty in science education.
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I know that distance learning and the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism are very stressful, so PLEASE feel free to email me, text me on remind, or leave me voicemails as much as you want! I love to hear from students and families, and it really helps me to know more about where my students come from, what they want to learn, and where they want to go!
There is no such thing as too much communication, so I'd love to hear from you, even if it's just an email to say hello!
My name is Jo Foss (she/her/Ms.). I teach History, Health and sometimes English Language Arts. My goal is to help create space for students to be in community with each other as their authentic selves. I’m most excited when I see students tapping into their curiosity, empathy, creativity and critical thinking. I believe that as educators, we have just as much to learn from our students as they do from us.
In my free time, I enjoy outdoor adventures of all varieties, mixed martial arts, spending time with my dog and husband, listening to music, reading, and learning about the natural world (birding nerd alert). I also practice ceramics when I can get my hands on some clay and a wheel.
