Alumni

No matter how long since you walked Northwest School halls, you're always welcome back at The House!

Stay connected to Northwest through signature events, volunteer opportunities, and social networks. 

Stay Connected

Join the Alumni LinkedIn Group

Encourage and support one another by joining our LinkedIn group, the Northwest Alumni Network. It’s a space to connect, share updates, and celebrate the accomplishments of our Northwest community.

Volunteer

Your experience and perspective make a difference!
Serve as an Alumni Council Member or Class Representative, or share your skills in other meaningful ways that support the Northwest community.
Reach out to us at alumni@northwestschool.org to get involved. 

Make a Gift

Your support helps ensure that future generations can experience the same exceptional Northwest education that shaped you.
To learn more or discuss ways to give, contact us at advancement@northwestschool.org.

Attend an Upcoming Alumni Event

Alumni Ultimate Game

Save the Date for the Alumni Ultimate Game Date: November 25, 2025 Time: 5 - 6:30 pm

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Alumni Basketball Game

Save the Date for the Alumni Basketball Game Date: December 20, 2025 Time: 5:00 pm

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Alumni Reunion

We can’t wait to welcome you back to The House!

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Follow Alumni Stories

Alumni Spotlight - Tao Large

Tao Gelernter Large (’10) earned a Ph.D. in physical inorganic chemistry at Stanford University in August, 2025. His post-doctoral plans include developing structural methods to map genetics and their energetics to static physical structures.

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Max Sarkowsky '16

"Hi, my name is Max Sarkowsky. I graduated from Northwest in 2016 and I am a freelance designer for the performing arts. I loved the artistic culture at Northwest. From the hall guitars to the time committed to arts classes and even the way humanities, math and science all incorporate artistic assignments into their curriculums, it really showed me that the arts are important beyond entertainment, and that art can enrich all parts of the human experience."

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Keelen Chen '23

"Hi, my name is Keelen Chen! I graduated from Northwest in 2023. Currently, I’m a first-year student at Sciences Po France majoring in Political Science and Economics. I loved Northwest for its sense of family! Unlike conventional learning methods that value self-directed study and individual competition, Northwest focused on creating a positive, encouraging environment for students to learn and bond as a community."

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Mike Abel

Residential Advisor, Head Coach varsity boys basketball

Mary Grace Antony, PhD

Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications

Nate Barmore

Head Coach, Varsity Girls Basketball

Fola Baruwa

Girls Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach

Stan Birdsong

Varsity Boys Ultimate Coach

Paige Brandon

Executive Assistant to the Head of School

Bakr Brown

Upper School Boys Basketball JV Assistant Coach

Husayn Carnegie

P.E. Teacher, Head Coach of Girls Varsity Ultimate, Assistant Coach of Boys Varsity Ultimate

Pete Cramer

Middle School Humanities Teacher

Emily Decker

Head coach, varsity girls ultimate, Assistant Coach JV boys ultimate

Sabrina Flagstad

Cross Country Coach

Katie Foutch

Learning Resources Coordinator (Middle School)

Rachel Fumia

Associate Director of College Counseling

Becca Guest

Associate Director of Learning Resources & 9th and 10th Grade Learning Resources Coordinator

Sara Gutmann

Humanities Teacher and College Writing Coach

Richard Ha

Middle School Dean of Students, Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach

Alex Halladay

Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management

Paige Helms

Mathematics Faculty (Leave Replacement)

Nicole Hughes

Admissions Assistant

Katerina Hunt

Assistant Director of Admissions

Baird Johnson

JV Boys Ultimate Coach

Omer Khan

Assistant Director of IT

Reid Koss

P.E. Department Chair and Head Coach of Boys Varsity Ultimate

Anque La

Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Travis Lahr

Cross Country / Track & Field Coach

Clarissa Lovegren

Science Department Teaching Faculty, Girls Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach

Adelyn Luke

Science Teacher and Sustainability Coordinator

Nick Marsh

Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

Catalina Martinez

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Neo Mazur

Director of Environmental Education & Sustainability

Mark Mcalexander

Head Coach, varsity girls soccer

Maddy Mele

Associate Director of Admissions

Erin Miller

Upper School Director, Director of College Counseling

Leilani Nussman

Summer Program & Extended Learning Director, Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach, JV Head Coach

Natalie Oppliger

Learning Resources and College Counseling Coordinator

Alison Raitt

Director of Advancement

Javier Rodriguez

Modern Languages Teacher, Head Coach of Cross-Country, Track and Field

Marysol Sanchez

HR Generalist and Benefits Coordinator

Patrick Shay

Assistant Manager of Food Services

Maya Soto

Performing Arts Chair and Dance Teaching Faculty

Nate Starlin

Girls Varsity Volleyball Head Coach

Julian Varela

Athletic Trainer

Tiffany Yang

School Counselor

Katie Yankula

Accounts Payable and Payroll Coordinator

Keep in Touch

Did you recently land a new job? Get Married? Have a baby? Did you travel somewhere exciting?  Open a new business?  We'd love to share your news with the NWS community. Drop us a note at alumni@northwestschool.org

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Phone 

(206) 816-6228

Email

alumni@northwestschool.org

Mailing Address

The Northwest School
1415 Summit Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

Physical Address

Alumni Office
1422 Bellevue Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

Middle School Upper School
December 7
2–3:30 p.m. (optional tours at 1 p.m.)
December 7
10:30 a.m.–noon (optional tours at 9:30 a.m.)