Academic Support: We support students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and work with students on reading, writing, math, social/behavior skills and study skills. Most special education support happens in students’ regular classes, although we do provide small group or 1:1 pullout based on student needs. Our goal is to increase students’ access to the general education curriculum.

Special Education Staff:

Scott Jenkins, Special Education Teacher
stjenkins@seattleschools.org
206-252-4664

English Learners (EL): ELs receive support in their general education classrooms and in small groups. We support students in developing their Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening skills. We have one .6 teacher and one full time instructional assistant to support English language learners. Translation support is available for families for all parent teacher conferences and other educational meetings.

Michelle Merklin
EL Teacher M/T/Th
mimerklin@seattleschools.org
206-252-4670

Ariadna Aguirre de Alvarado
Bilingual Instructional Assistant
araguirredea@seattleschools.org
206-252-4670

University YMCA Afterschool Childcare: University YMCA, a non-profit organization, provides afterschool care 5 days per week, as well as a huge variety of KidsU classes including coding, Girls on the Run, edible science, and more.

Brianna Hickey
Registrar
universityprograms@seattleymca.org
206-382-4927 or 206-524-1400