NWS Welcomes New Faculty
As we look forward to the 2026-27 school year, we are excited to welcome a host of new faculty to The Northwest School.
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NWS Welcomes new Director of Enrollment Management
We are excited to welcome Erwin Wong as the new Director of Enrollment Management at Northwest!
Read MoreNew School Nurse - Nahara Sapha
We're excited to welcome Nahara Sapha as our new School Nurse.
Read MoreNew Assistant to the Division Directors - Tyler Fontenot
Introducing our new Assistant to the Division Directors, Tyler Fontenot.
Read MoreNew Humanities Faculty - Noah Montgomery
Introducing Noah Montgomery, a new faculty member at Northwest joining our Humanities department.
Read MoreNew Dance Faculty — Rose Amlin
Introducing Rose Amlin, a new faculty member at Northwest joining our Performing Arts department. Rose is a Seattle-based dance artist and educator. She grew up dancing in Seattle and went on to study at the University of Washington, graduating with degrees in Dance and Psychology.
Read MoreNew Math Faculty — Erin Burkhart
Introducing Erin Burkhart, a new faculty member at Northwest joining our Math department. After 17 years of teaching high school math in public schools, Erin is excited to join a smaller school where she can dedicate more time to supporting her students. She is passionate about instilling the belief that everyone is a mathematician and emphasizes the real-world applications of math in her teaching.
Read MoreNew Physics/Math Faculty — Clarissa Lovegren
Introducing Clarissa Lovegren, a new faculty member at Northwest joining our Math and Science departments as both a Physics and Math teacher. Clarissa has taught mathematics for two years and physics for eight, working in various educational settings, including alternative, military, public, and public charter schools—experiences that have kept her adaptable and innovative. She has served as a course lead at two previous schools and as the advisor for the Women in STEM club.
Read MoreNew Humanities Faculty — Lauren Uhl
Introducing Lauren Uhl, a new faculty member at Northwest joining our Humanities department. Lauren has extensive experience teaching English Language Arts, History, and TEFL in public, private, and charter schools across Washington and draws upon her academic credentials, international experiences, and love of storytelling to create a classroom where students are not only encouraged to envision a more equitable world but are also empowered to actively participate in its creation.
Read MoreNew Humanities Faculty — Samuel J. Timinsky, PhD
Introducing Dr. Samuel J. Timinsky a new faculty member at Northwest joining our Humanities department. Samuel has been teaching history, rhetoric, politics, and debate at the university, high school, and middle school levels for 14 years and is excited to join the team at The Northwest School this year! Samuel received his Ph.D. in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2020, specializing in the history of masculinity and capitalism in Japan. He also holds an M.A. in International Studies from the University of Washington, earned in 2012.
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