My role is to connect students with meaningful work experiences that relate to college, career and technical education classes (CTE) taken at Chief Sealth International High School, so that they earn money AND graduation credit.  I provide resources and support to students in college and career applications, financial aid, job shadows, resume writing, internship searches, scholarships, field trips and community service opportunities.  I partner with students to develop their high school and beyond plans for after graduation and prepare students to excel in a postsecondary program.  I also teach Career Connects 2 to explore these topics in depth and prepare for life after graduation.

I love traveling, dancing, hiking in National Parks with my family and teaching yoga.  Drop in and see me in the Career Center, Room 252B, next to the library!

Personal Message

Personal Message

Hello Sealth students and families! I have been teaching Japanese here for 11 years, after going to college in Japan and working in both the cuisine world and the publishing world in Japan. My study of Japanese language in culture is ongoing and never gets boring, so sharing that with students is immensely rewarding. Please feel free to email or call me anytime with questions.

IB Math APPS SL A/B and Bridge to College Math

2020-21 will be my 4th year back at Sealth (since graduating in the class of 2003).

I taught at Foster High School in Tukwila for 6 years, a summer at New Start High School in Highline, and student-taught at Aviation High School in Highline before that.

Education: University of Washington (BA); Western Washington University (MEd)