Kim Bush – Humanities
Dianah Cheung – 11/12th Grade Humanities, AP French
Chrissy Daniels – Calculus
Linn DeNesti – Middle School Director, 7th and 8th Grade Humanities, Graphic Design, LTIP & Senior Boards Coordinator
Tony Fairbank – 10th, 11/12th Grade Humanities
Justine Jeanotte – Exploratory Music, Orchestra I/II
Ellen Graham - Theater Arts
James Graves – Student Life Director, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Geometry, 9th Humanities, Outdoor Living Skills
Anne Greeott– Spanish
Eleanor Johnson – Poetry, Western Art History
Paul Kikuchi – Sound Design, Jazz/Rock Ensemble
Catherine Kolb –Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Health
Jim Kolb – Academic Studies Director, Grant Development
Jill Leversee – Modern I/II Dance
Greg MacDonald – Arts Studies Director, Animation, Film/Video, Media Arts, Digital Art Making
Karen Mattick – Biology, Earth Science, Advanced Environmental Science, Algebra I
Elizabeth Leigh Metteer - 2D/3D Studio Art, Painting, Exploratory Visual Art, Architecture, Print Making, Eastern Art History
Gordon Parke – Ethics, Construction Skills
Mary Pedersen – College Counselor, Admissions Assistant, Senior Capstone
Mary Rain – Physics, 6th Grade Invention/Discovery, Physical Science, AP Physics
Lynn Schorn – Atheletic Director, Physical Education
Julie Snyder – Humanities Chair, 6th, 8th and 9th Grade Humanities
Chris Soldevilla – Theater Arts
Signe Sterner – Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Algebra Skills,Watershed Studies, Science Service Director
Thea Swanson – 6th, 7th, and 10th Humanities
Karen Tenney – Foreign Language Coordinator, French
Susan Trower – Library
Amy Weber – West Sound Conservatory Director
Judith Weinstock – Culinary Arts

Kim Bush – Humanities
"My experience tells me that we learn best from each other and at our own pace. As a result, I teach in a way which asks a lot of questions and encourages collaboration. Learning happens when students have the opportunity to process information and determine its relevance to their lives. A large part of learning is being able to listen empathetically and modify previously held opinions in the process. I have found that the Socratic seminar is an effective vehicle for truly encouraging deep understanding of any subject. As a committed internationalist I stress the importance of a global consciousness in every educational setting. It is my belief that one of the primary goals of education is to prepare us to be responsible world citizens, fully aware of the consequence of all of our actions. Education confirms for us the interdependence of all beings and encourages us to live in accordance with that understanding."

• BA, History, Brown University
• MA, African History, Syracuse University
• Doctoral Program, African History NDEA Language Fellowship in Zulu, University of California
• Visiting Study Fellow, Refugee Studies Program, Oxford University

Teacher of Humanities, Henry M. Jackson High School
Adjunct Faculty, Seattle Pacific University
UN Social Services and Education Officer, Bangkok, Thailand
Curriculum Specialist, Friends Boys School, Ramallah, West Band, Israel
History Teacher, Academia Cotopaxl American International School, Quito Ecuador

Dianah Cheung – 11/12th Grade Humanities , AP French
“As a university teacher specializing in eighteenth-century French literature, I came to define my teaching philosophy in keeping with the foundational principles of the Enlightenment: the pursuit of the critical spirit, the belief in the universality of reason, and hope in human progress…

To draw out students while attending to their particular ways of thinking and communicating, I listen. The art of listening, just as the art of holding silence, are nearly lost in our culture of high-speed, worldwide, multifarious communication. Over the twenty-five years that I have been an educator, I have honed what I believe to be the basic skill-set of the good listener: empathetic engagement and a keen and constant interest in the student’s intellectual, moral and developmental well being.”

• BA  French and Comparative Literature, University of Iowa
• MA  Comparative Literature, University of Iowa
• PhD  French, University of Minnesota

Assistant Professor of French Studies, Univ. of WA
Teaching Assistant, French, Univ. of Minnesota, Univ. of California, Irvine, University of Iowa
Lead Teacher, Rasias Summer Program in France
Instructor, Humanites, University of California, Irvine

Chrissy Daniels - Calculus
"Math and Science are the fundamental descriptors of how our world works. My experience in astronomy and the space program has given me unique insight into the importance of understanding and applying mathematics. It is my goal to help students develop and strengthen their skills. I strive to challenge and excite students to explore and discover the world around us."

• MA, Mathematics, Villanova University
• BS, Space Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology

Lockheed Martin Corporation, Systems Engineer Associate
Florida Tech Geospace Physics Lab, Research Assistant
Graduate Fellowship, Villanova University, Mathematics tutor

Linn DeNesti – Middle School Director, 7th and 8th Grade Humanities, Graphic Design, LTIP & Senior Boards Coordinator
"Learning is about finding connections. When we as learners realize that we have a place within the intricate web that connects our world past and present, we begin to understand that our actions influence everything and everyone around us. Applied to the study of history, this idea illustrates that history is neither an isolated or dead topic but a dynamic and ever present force, full of characters and events that move through time with us, shaping our present and future.
As a teacher, my most important task is to recognize the unique dynamics inherent in the coming together of individuals for the purpose of learning. In learning together, we have an opportunity to nurture our strengths, expand our web, deepen our connections to our place on the planet, and begin to make sense of our world by acting in it creatively, with joy, and with a lifelong desire to learn."

• BA, The Evergreen State College, History/Visual Art

28 years working in the field as Graphic/Interactive Media Designer, Project Manager
Instructor, Art Institute of Seattle
Instructor/Student Advisor, University of California, Santa Cruz, Graphics Program

Tony Fairbank – 10th, 11th/12th Grade Humanities
"Education is an enriching experience for both student and teacher; it is a kind of collaboration in which both sides make progress in their own paths to greater understanding. I encourage students to ask questions and to seek ever greater degrees of sophistication in how they pursue this process. The goal is always to deepen understanding, refine and gain confidence as a member of one’s community - be it family, school, nation or world. "

• Ph.D, History, University of Washington
• MA, History, Unversity of Washington
• BA, History Tufts University

Chinese Language Teacher, Bainbridge Island, WA
Instructor, Department of History, University of Washington
Teaching Assistant, Department, of History, University of Washington
English Teacher, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China

Justine Jeanotte – Exploratory Music, Orchestra I/II
“Every student learns by feeling inspired. I found from my classes that students feel most inspired when they are contributing to the creative process. No two students learn the same way, I have always enjoyed finding a common ground to build upon. When I look back over my education, the people that stand out most were the people that challenged me. Learning a stringed instrument can be frustrating at first, but most rewarding things in life are. This is what I have enjoyed the most about teaching strings, when you see frustration turn into joy and confidence. So much of playing in an orchestra is sharing each others energy, it is one of the more beautiful aspects of music and is something that transcends to all parts of an individuals life.”

• BM,Violin Performance, Pacific Lutheran University

Teacher of Strings, Madrona School
Sectional coach, Olympic Middle School and Auburn Riverside High School
Private Teacher, Violin, Viola and Cello
Freelance Violinist

Ellen Graham - Theater Arts
“Years ago, when I worked at the Sundance Playwrights Lab, there were signs in each rehearsal hall that said, simply: "Work in the spirit of play".  I keep coming back to that as the perfect paradigm for teaching.  While "playing", theater students learn lateral thinking, empathetic thinking, how to work as a team, how to pick up and interpret non-verbal clues, how to speak and move comfortably in front of people, and how to express their creative spirit.  No education is complete without exposure to theater.”

• MFA, Directing, University of Utah
• BA, Tufts University

Professional directing, a sampling: ACT, Seattle; Egyptian Theatre Co., Park City, UT; SaltLake Acting Co., Salt Lake City, UT; Northwest Actors Studio; Greenbriar Valley Theater, Lewisburg, WV; Bainbridge Performing Arts; Geva Theatre, Rochester, NY

Educational directing: Eckerd College, University of Utah, Westminster College, University of Washington Conservatory teaching: Bainbridge Performing Arts, Northwest Actors Studio, Waterford School

James Graves – Student Life Director, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Geometry, 9th Humanities, Outdoor Living Skills
"I have teaching experience in both history and science; whether a humanist or a physicist, I believe the study of both areas is essential toward the development of an independent, inquiring individual who strives to make a sincere contribution to the world by achieving a heightened degree of awareness and understanding.”

• History and Biochemistry, Dartmouth College
• University College London, British history and Anglo-American relations

Teacher and Coach, Rossville Alvin School District, Illinois
United States Peace Corps, Labasa, Fiji Islands
Laboratory Assistant, Dartmouth Medical School

Anne Greeott - Spanish
"I see the building and reinforcing of community ties as one of the prime tasks of education, perhaps the most important one. In my own teaching I hope to give back to the community and to lead students to do likewise. Also, the close association between arts and academics attracts me as it naturally corresponds with my life and teaching style. Finally, I more prefer an emphasis upon cooperative and interdisciplinary teaching to a more compartmentalized structure, and very much enjoy working in a four-period day."

• MA Italian Studies, Middlebury College
• BA History and Spanish from Seattle Pacific University
• Council on International Educational Exchange, University of Seville, Spain
• Overseas Research Fellowship to the doctoral program in contemporary history at Royal Holloway College, University of London: Conservative Influences on Postwar Social Policy in England, Italy and the United States

Teacher of Italian, Washington Academy of Languages
Teacher of Spanish and English as a Foreign Language, The American School in Switzerland
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language, Corsi d' Inglese su Misura; Florence Italy
Teacher of English as a Second Language, The Northwest School, Seattle, WA

Eleanor Johnson - Poetry, Western Art History
"My approach to education grows out of the conviction that in order to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our world, we must fully engage all our faculties: sensory, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive. I also trust there is something deep within each of us compelling us to learn, a quality which is greater than a driving instinct to survive. Call it what you will – an innate curiosity, a thirst for knowledge, or a spiritual hunger, there is something residing within the human mind which seeks to discover."

• University of Washington - BA History / Art History
• Universidad de Salamanca, Spain – Spanish Culture and Language
• Diocesan School of Theology, St. Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle

Eleanor has published her poetry in Exhibition, Prophetic Voices, and Voices International. As a substitute teacher for WSA last year, Eleanor has proven her capacity to light the fire of authorship in her students.

Paul Kikuchi - Percussion, Sound Design, Jazz/Rock Ensemble
"In my teaching I have found that paying close attention to the process of learning fosters the most growth and enjoyment for students and for myself. By experimenting with the ways we learn, we can discover so much about ourselves.
Among other things, I teach drum set. Four-limb independence on the drum set is difficult. Messages sent simultaneously from the brain to each limb mysteriously transform, take wrong turns, or simply disintegrate. I encourage my students to be constantly aware of what makes the creation of these pathways easier, or more difficult. Thus learning a rhythm is not only a study in music, but also a self-study of how our minds and bodies react to new information. 
As students discover how they best learn, their ability to tackle new information grows. Perhaps most importantly, they gain the confidence to follow their passions, knowing that they have the tools necessary to excel. If education does its job, it teaches students to be their own educators, for life."

• BA, Music, Bennington College
• MFA, Music, California Institute of the Arts

Freelance performer in jazz, rock, afro-beat, percussion
Artist in Residence, Academy of Creative Music
Teacher, West Sound Academy
Teacher, American International School, Hungary
Teacher, Apollon Music School, Japan

Catherine Kolb - Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Health
"I believe that each child is worthy of a rewarding educational experience. Recognizing the unique dynamics inherent in the coming together of individuals for the purpose of learning is an important task in teaching. I will create a place in students’ lives where they can be themselves: a place of caring and stimulation and challenges, a place of safety and acceptance. I will strive to see each student as an individual, capable of great things but with their own strengths and challenges. I will push my students to their full capabilities by establishing goals that stretch each child but which they can attain. I will push myself to my full capability by constantly reevaluating and refining my teaching practices, employing content standards and engaging parents to create that rewarding educational experience.

• BS, Chemistry, Scripps College, cum laude

Chemistry Teaching Assistant, Scripps College
Challenge Course Specialist, Catholic Youth Organization Outdoor Program

Jim Kolb - Academic Studies Director, Grant Development
"Really good teachers combine a passion for their subject with a love of young people. I've found that is my caring about and respect for students that make them open to learn whatever I've thought was important to teach. And what do I think is important to teach? High on my list is thinking critically. Through examining the physical and biological world, science provides a structure for framing questions and seeking solutions to those questions - a tool in each well-educated individual's repertoire."

• MS Wildland Resource Science, University of California, Berkeley
• BA Biological Sciences and Ecology, University of California, Berkeley
• BA Zoology, University of California, Berkeley

Director, Poulsbo Marine Science Center
Recipient 1997 National Marine Educator Award
Recipient 1992 Administrator's Award, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Principal Investigator, NSF "Puget Sound Marine Habitats Institute"
Principal Investigator, NSF "FOR SEA" Revision and CD-ROM Extension curriculum development and teacher training program
Project Director, author, Puget Sound Water Quality Authority funded "Puget Sound Project"

Jill Leversee – Dance

• BA, Dance, University of Colorado
• ImpulsTanz Festival, Horton Modern, Vienna, Austria
• Joel Hall Dance Studio, Jazz, Ballet, Chicago, IL
• Boulder Jazz Dance Festival, Jazz, Modern, Choreography, Boulder, CO

Dance Teacher, All That Dance, Seattle, WA
Dance Teacher, eXit SPACE School of Dance, Seattle, WA
Dance Teacher, Definitive Dance, Seattle, WA
Dance Teacher, Bainbridge Dance Center
Dance Teacher, Rhythm TLC, Chicago, IL

Greg MacDonald – Arts Studies Director, Animation, Film/Video, Media Arts, Digital Art Making
"My real interest in teaching young people is to help them face the inevitable pressure our culture presents to shut down the creative sides of their lives. It doesn't matter to me how I accomplish this, whether it is with painting, drawing, sculpture, design, or computer use. But, because digital technology is an ever-growing force profoundly effecting our culture, I believe it is most important to teach our children a healthy understanding of its benefits as well as the harm it poses. One good way of doing this is to use the computer as a creative tool in the making of art. Conversely, making art with the computer can teach its use while giving creativity another avenue."

• BA, Fine Arts Painting, Seattle University

25 years working in the field as an
Illustrator
Art Director
Graphic Designer
Web and Interface Designer

Karen Mattick – Biology, Earth Science, Advanced Environmental Science, Algebra I
"As a science teacher, I not only teach the content and skills of science, but engage students in science as a way of knowing.

Biology may begin with barnacles: learning about these amazing animals and thinking about what it is like to do science. Science is about asking questions; about observing, experimenting, measuring, doing scientific illustrations and using tools such as microscopes, cameras, computers, statistics. Through barnacles, we explore the idea of science as a way of knowing.

How do we know things? How does science compare with other ways of knowing? How do the latest ideas in genetics , ecology, particle physics, or astronomy change how we think about our world?"

• Master of Arts in Teaching, Science Education, University of Iowa
• BA, The Evergreen State College, Energy Studies

Marine Science Teacher, Marine Science Center, Poulsbo, for N. K. High School
•  1991 Washington Science Teachers Association Science Teacher of the Year.
•  Teacher Trainer, FOR SEA, Puget Sound Project
Writer and Editor, FOR SEA 9 - 12 Curriculum (Funded by the National Science Foundation)
Science Instructor, Northwest College of Art, Poulsbo

Elizabeth Leigh Metteer - 2D/3D Studio Art, Painting, Exploratory Visual Art, Architecture, Print Making, Eastern Art History

• MFA Arizona State University
• BFA University of Southern California

Assistant Professor, Bradley University
Director of Cradle Oak Press
Overseas Art Instructor, Taiwan
Instructor, European Youth Tour
Permanent collections: Corcoran Museum of Art, Carroll Reece Museum, Museum Print Study Centre, Kennedy Museum, Clemson University, Tamarind Institute, Bapha Varna Int. Collection

Gordon Parke - Ethics, Construction Skills
"I believe:

• that the learner needs to know why learning a particular subject is important,
• that the learner bring valuable resources to learning,
• that the learner expects to apply new knowledge/skills to living,
• that primary motivating factors are internal,
• that the student is responsible for his own learning;
• and that integrating subject matter across domains in a holistic perspective best prepares the person for enjoying living as well as interacting productively with complex environments."

Doctor of Ministry and Theology and Culture from Boston University
MA Whole Systems Design from Antioch University
A Founding Trustee of West Sound Academy
Presbyterian Pastor

Mary Pedersen – College Counselor, Admissions Assistant, Senior Capstone

• Western Washington University – MS Counseling Psychology
• University of Washington – BA Zoology
• Montlake Institute – Marriage and Family Counseling

Mary was tenured counseling faculty at Olympic College for seven years where she provided academic, career and personal counseling to students and prospective students. She also supervised the SAT/ACT testing program. She has served counseling needs at Tacoma Community College, Western Washington University and the Seattle Mental Health Institute. Mary brings the perspective of college admissions from the other side of the fence – assessing high school transcripts to determine whom to admit! Her background will well serve our students as they choose a college and career path.

Mary Rain – Physics, 6th Grade Invention/Discovery, Physical Science, AP Physics
"It is a powerful experience when a student can embrace the answers to "why do we need to learn this stuff", and as a teacher I encourage my students to ask that question whenever the answer is not clear. Inspiring interest and curiosity in students often requires a sense of relevance. I strive to provide an atmosphere that stimulates curiosity and spreads excitement by demonstrating the relevance of physics to the students' hobbies and interests. Machines, tools, and common toys are useful starting points for inspiring questions about the functional mechanics of familiar objects. This is a powerful foundation for understanding basic rules of nature such as motion, forces, and energy. By synthesizing these concepts, students find answers to the questions that relate to their daily lives and reveal beauty and consistency in the universe."

• Tufts University - BS Mechanical Engineering
• Tufts University - MS Engineering Design/Human Factors
• Siena College - Teaching certification, 7-12 science

Customer Education Engineer, Hewlett-Packard/Agilent Technologies
Project Evaluation Specialist, Biomechanics Laboratory, Converse, Inc.
Teaching Intern, Mohanessan High School

Lynn Schorn – Athletic Director, Physical Education
"Growing trends in the United States show that our young people's fitness and health has decreased with less movement in our lifestyles of driving, computer use, television watching, etc. As a Physical Therapist with an understanding of the need for fitness and conditioning at all ages, I am excited and interested in engaging the middle school aged students in activities that challenge their coordination through sports skills, exercise that increases their fitness and add to their knowledge of their own bodies through an introduction to Health. I am hopeful that the students will grow in their understanding of the importance, benefits and fun of physical activity."

• BS, Physical Therapy, Northwestern University
• BA, Biology, University of Colorado

Physical Therapist, New Motion Physical Therapy, Bainbridge Island, WA
Physical Therapist, Health South, Edmonds, WA
Physical Therapist, Kitsap Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist, Innerpoint Sports Physical Therapy, Golden, CO
Numerous professional lectures

Julie Snyder - 8th Grade Humanities, Literary Arts, Mythology
"Teaching is one of the rare occupations that admits love. The teachers I remember best and taught me most are the ones who cared. They cared about me, and believed I had something important to say even when I was unconvinced. I teach to pass that gift to others. "

• Master’s of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Seattle Pacific University
• Washington State Certification, English Language Arts
  Certificate of Excellence (“highly qualified teacher” designation)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Western Washington University

Instructor: 5th grade 12-week writing seminar, Vinland Elementary, Poulsbo, WA
Private Writing Tutor: 9-12th grade students, 2000-2003
 

Chris Soldevilla – Theater Arts
“For me, the teaching experience has become more of a shared adventure in learning. The unique insights and creativity that each individual brings to class are lessons in themselves. It is my goal to provide an environment where each student is comfortable and challenged, finding his or her own voice amidst the whole. The biggest obstacle in learning is one’s self. If you are given the permission to try, fail, and try again, the success you attain brings with it a very real sense of achievement and purpose. I don’t feel I “teach” as much as use my own experience to open doors – the students’ courage, perseverance, and drive is what propels them through it.”

• BA, English and Business, Boston University
• Ivan Chubbuck Studio
• Beverly Long Studios
• Stella Adler Academy
• Tony Barr’s Workshop
• Tepper-Gallegos

14 films
2 television programs
Commercials
13 theater/improvisation events
Improvisation teacher, Bainbridge Performing Arts

Signe Sterner – Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Algebra Skill, Watershed Studies, Science Service Director
"The understanding and appreciation of math and science, comes not just with the memorization of facts, figures, and formulas, but with a deeper experience involving concepts and questions. Mastering middle level math involves the acquisition of a vital set of tools, needed for success in both higher level math and life in general. Good science involves quiet observation, meaningful inquiry, and precise communication. I believe that both math and science provide students with the language and skills to become thoughtful, engaged, and well informed citizens of our society. As a teacher, I feel that my role is to build upon the diverse understandings that my students possess, and to challenge them to discover more each day."

• Masters in Teaching, with Presidential Honors, City University of Seattle
• Washington State K-8 Teaching Certification
• Certificate in Environment, Education and Community, IslandWood & UW Seattle
• M.S. Biological Oceanography, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego
• B.S. Biology, San Francisco State University

Laboratory Manager and Marine Science Instructor, Pierce College
Earth Science Laboratory Instructor, Tidewater Community College
Environmental Science Instructor, Los Positas College
Watershed Awareness Coordinator, Friends of San Leandro Creek

Thea Swanson – 6th, 7th, and 10th Humanities
"In addition to a deeper sensitivity to humankind, I hope I can offer students a few more things to take from literature as well. I hope they take the joy of the story, of the images placed in their minds. I hope they take the beauty of the language, of its poetry in its prose. I hope they take the wonder of reading a century-old novel and finding a kindred spirit within its pages, whether character, narrator or author. And as a writer living during my students’ lifetimes, I hope they take the palpable knowledge that other kindred spirits writing today or being written today may be a telephone call or a literary journal away. I hope they read a short story by a little-known author that resonates in their hearts and minds so lastingly that they go to work on their own words, knowing they too can play an even bigger part in this living conversation."

• MFA, Writing, Pacific University
• BA, English, Buffalo State College , cum laude

English Instructor, Olympic College
English Tutor, Edmonds Community College
Editorial Assistant, Simon & Schuster Publishing

Thea's short stories and poems appear or are forthcoming in Crab Creek Review, Image, Our Stories, and Panamowa.

Karen Tenney - Foreign Language Coordinator, French
"Our students begin speaking French on the first day of class and expand their vocabulary and skills each day. I try to provide a variety of ways for them to see, hear, and absorb French. Learning a language requires work and discipline, and it is also a lot of fun. In class we play with French as music, as sport, as drama and we use it to open doors to new worlds."

• Stanford University – BA, Linguistics
• San Francisco State University – MA, English
• Stanford-in-France, Tours, France – French studies
• Pontificia Universidade Catolica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – French, Portuguese, German
• Extensive coursework in French language and culture in high school, college,
  and while living in France

Stanford University – Lecturer: ESL Summer Programs
Northwest College of Art – Teacher: Writing, Public Speaking
Bellevue Community College, Seattle Community College – ESL Teacher
Editor, Freelance writer, various publications

Susan Trower – Library
“The school librarian’s most important job is to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for individual and group study.  The library should be a place where a student can go to get schoolwork done or use free time at lunch to read a good book.  Our library at West Sound Academy is small, but I am committed to providing the resources to support the interest, information, and curricular needs of all faculty and students. I also want to use my position as librarian to promote a lifelong appreciation of reading as a source of pleasure and personal growth.” 

• Child and Family Studies, Washington State University
• BA, Business Administration, Accounting, University of Washington

Librarian, Chestnut Hill Academy, Bellevue, WA
Librarian, Evergreen Academy, Bothell, WA
Accountant, Boeing Commercial Airplane Company

Amy Weber – West Sound Conservatory Director

• BFA, California Institute of the Arts
• BA, Reed College

Education Director, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Amy Weber Design, self-employed textile artist
Artists in the Schools, Volunteer, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Judith Weinstock – Culinary Arts, Voice
"I come from a large family where food and community always came to the table together to create a strong sense of belonging and connection – which in turn helps to create a sense of responsibility toward making the world a better place. My belief that community is the foundation for a healthy self-esteem, that it helps."

• The Evergreen State College – BA Women’s Studies
  

Most of us know Judith through “The Old Kingston Café” or through “The Streamliner Diner” on Bainbridge Island, both of which she owned and operated. Her restaurants were listed yearly in Northwest Best Places. She has authored two books, The Streamliner Diner Cookbook and the Kingston Hotel Café Cookbook. In addition she has cooked for workshops in Bavaria, Germany, and Findhorn Community, Scotland. Judith has also catered six meals on photo shoots sites for Martha Stewart and her television crew. Her integrated approach to the teaching of cooking includes, for example, the history of ownership and distribution of food and how it has shaped the world: how have spices affected the rise and fall of empires?