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Specialists

The Specialists at Pathfinder teach Art, Music, Physical Education, and Technology. Each pod has its own Specialist teacher who teaches each class in the pod or in the gym for 45 minutes every day. Specialists work closely with classroom teachers to support the whole child and integrate learning in all subjects.

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Mrs. Crosby

Mrs. Crosby Staff Portrait.

Hi! I'm Susie Crosby, and I am the Grasshopper specialist at Pathfinder. I taught Physical Education in Shoreline for 28 years before coming to teach in Mukilteo. I feel like I have come "home" because my husband and I live in Mukilteo, and both of our sons graduated from Kamiak High School. I grew up in the Puget Sound area and enjoy hiking, kayaking, watching football, and walking on the beach. I have recently become a blogger and author, and I hope to write a children's book someday.

Kindergarten is a unique and special time of growth, and I'm very grateful and excited to be able to be a part of this year in your child's life!

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Degrees and Certifications:

BA Psychology and Elementary Education
Seattle Pacific University

MA Curriculum and Instruction
City University

Mrs. Holloway

Mrs. Holloway Staff Portrait.

I am Jenn Holloway and I teach Art, Music, P.E., and Technology to the Caterpillar Pod. I believe in the education of the whole child emotionally and intellectually. In order for children to reach their full potential they need to be exposed to the joy of learning, a fulfillment of their curiosity, and a warm structured atmosphere where they feel loved and safe.

I taught pre-K for 18 years and this is my third year teaching in the Mukilteo School District and Pathfinder Kindergarten Center. I feel so fortunate to be working at Pathfinder with the Caterpillar students. I love this age because the students experience so much growth. It is an amazing place to be a kid!

I moved here with my husband in 1999 and love living in the Pacific Northwest. In my spare time I enjoy walking with my dog Cali, gardening, hiking, and reading. I am excited to meet and spend time with your children.

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Degrees and Certifications:

B.A. Music Ed. University of Toronto
M.A. Art and Curriculum Design Lesley University
W.A. Certification Western Governors University

Miss Sarah Johnson

Miss Sarah Johnson Staff Portrait.

Hi! My name is Sarah Johnson and I am the specialist in the Bumblebee Pod. I teach art, music, PE, and technology. I taught 1st grade in Arizona for three years before moving back to my home state. I taught 1st grade and ELL for 10 years at Horizon and Olivia Park before transferring to Pathfinder when it opened in 2017. I am so fortunate to have a job that I love coming to every day! I have so much fun getting to know and working with all of your children during the course of the school year!  

When not at work, I enjoy traveling with my family and boyfriend. I have an ever-expanding list of places to visit both locally and worldwide that I work on checking off every chance I get! I also like to spend my free time going to concerts and the theater, camping and exploring, and reading, and I hope to someday write a children's book. 

Thank you for letting me be a part of your child's education. It is such a joy to watch them grow as learners!

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Degrees and Certifications:

B.A. in Elementary Education from Western Washington University
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction: Integrating the Arts from Lesley University

Mrs. Stevens

Mrs. Stevens Staff Portrait.

My name is Sara Stevens.  I am the specialist in the Ladybug pod.  I teach P.E., music, art, social emotional, and technology to our Kindergarten students.  I have been teaching in the Mukilteo School District for 13 years.  I took a break in the middle of my career to stay home with my 3 children who have all attended school in Mukilteo.  I came to Pathfinder in 2017 when the school opened, and I was a classroom teacher for 5 years here before becoming a specialist.  I love that each day of my job is different and fun. 

I grew up in Oregon and still enjoy cheering for the Oregon Ducks.  Like many young, restless teenagers, I was eager to go to college out of state, so I moved to Colorado for school.  After college, I moved to California and spent a year there teaching, enjoying the sun and the beaches.  My husband and I moved to Washington State in 2001 and have been here ever since! Outside of teaching, I enjoy reading, traveling, attending sporting events and going for walks with my husband and friends.  I also just love spending time with my family.

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Degrees and Certifications:

Education: BA in Sociology and Elementary Education with a minor in Reading Instruction from the University of Southern Colorado.