Hello! I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii before attending Occidental College. After receiving my BA in Physics, I obtained a MA in Teaching Secondary Mathematics. I was a high school math teacher in Los Angeles and a middle school environmental sustainability teacher before moving to Seattle to pursue a PhD in Math Education. As I completed my doctoral studies, I worked in various roles in teacher education at the University of Washington. Now I’m back in the classroom excited to support future educators!

Originally from West Texas, I have lived in Seattle off and on since 2008. In 2010, I received my Masters of Social Work from the University of Washington, met my partner, and moved back to Texas to work at various non-profits. During that time, my 1996 Ford Ranger started breaking down and I couldn’t afford repairs. As a kid, I was never interested in learning how to work on cars. Out of necessity, I started working on my own. Mistakes were made, lessons were learned, but the biggest takeaway was that I loved working on cars.

I received my Associates in Automotive Technology from Austin Community College in 2015 and moved back to Seattle. In Seattle, I started my automotive career working at an independent shop that looks at the automotive industry through an anti-racist and feminist lens. There, I teach community workshops, train new techs and service advisors, and am helping to build a non-profit. In November 2023, I started working part-time with Seattle Public Schools in the automotive program and have been loving it! I look forward to continuing to teach my students and learn from my students!

In my spare time, I love doing house projects with my partner, taking our sweet Boxer/Pit mix named Dolly Parton on walks, chilling with the cats, learning different musical instruments, supporting various local artists, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, scuba diving, and watching TV.

I was raised in the middle of WA state, near Snoqualmie Pass but I’ve lived in Seattle for the past 30 years. I graduated college with a degree in Spanish and went on to build a career as a graphic designer. I run my own graphic design business (reedforrester.com) in addition to teaching. I am dad to a terrific, creative, energetic eight year old kiddo. I started teaching five years ago, and I have really enjoyed developing my teaching muscles and getting to know a bunch of amazing students.

Let me introduce myself, My name is Mr. Hayes and I were born and raised in Memphis, Tn. My family and I moved here last summer from Houston, Tx. I love football, basketball, photography and family time. But, what I'm most passionate with is Art of all kinds, from still life to interactive graphics. I am very happy to be a part of Seattle Skilled Community and look forward in teaching and learning from the next future Artist of America.

I attended Renton High School and Western Washington University with a degree in Political Science. The outdoor program at Western was my second “degree” and I loved sailing/boating.

I spent 27 years in Hawaii where I was a sailing coach and I obtained my US Coast Guard license. I’m happy to back in Seattle with the maritime program in the Seattle Skills Center.

Initially from Connecticut, I joined the US Navy and came to Seattle, I fell in love with the area ( and my wife ) and stayed here to work in aerospace. I have had the opportunity to work as an aerospace machinist with everyone in the area from Space X to Blue Origin and Boeing, as well as many of their local suppliers. I have also spent time in the shipyards of the PNW and California, building and repairing both commercial and cargo carrying vessels as well as combatant ships for the US Navy. I am happy to be here with the Skills Center to share my experiences with the students and hopefully spark interest in a new generation of tradespeople.

My name is Aliec N. Standley.  I earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Antioch University in Seattle, WA in 2004.  I also attended the Evergreen State College earning my Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree in 2002.  I worked in the medical profession as a Medical Assistant, Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist and Emergency Medical Technician-BLS.  I began teaching medical assistant courses in 1998 at Bryman College and have continued teaching allied health courses and programs.  I have worked in general practice, oncology, general surgery, plasma donation centers and inpatient/outpatient labs. I was born and raised in Tacoma, WA (I know, rare right?). I enjoy sewing, crafting and DIY.  I love to read fiction novels, biographies and fashion/sewing magazines. I have 16 year old twins (boy/girl) and 2 adult children. I believe in student-centered learning and feel that students should participate in the over-all learning process

I was born and raised in Seattle. I graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Political Science and a Paralegal Certification. I worked as a Paralegal for 11 years until I became a mom.

I  have worked with Seattle Public Schools for approximately 20 year beginning at Schmitz Park Elementary/Genesee Hill Elementary until joining the Seattle Skills Center.  I have been with the Skills Center for 4 years.