Faculty & Staff
Our staff chooses to work at Gardner School because we are passionate about a different kind of school experience for children.
Our values influence everything we do. Gardner teachers are collaborative and curious, creative and committed to their own growth as educators. Through peer coaching, classroom observations and ongoing professional development, our faculty are active participants in building a stronger program for every student. Class sizes are small by design, so teachers can focus on building strong relationships and meeting each student's academic and social-emotional needs.
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Courtney Tomlinson
Head of School
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Sheila FitzPatrick
Director of Finance
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Lisa Linderman
Director of Campus Operations
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Carli McInerny
Director of Early Childhood Program
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Amber Weyers
Director of Communications
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Jennifer Derscheid
Interim Director of K-6 Program
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Bree Patzer
Accountant
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Shana Armstrong
Administrative Assistant
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Sarah Nitsch
Tumtum Teacher
(Preschool) -

Maya Vargas-Swope
Mazama Teacher
(Pre-Kindergarten) -

Joyce Knezevich
Kalama Teacher
(Kindergarten) -

Bebe Claus
Pahto Teacher
(Grade 1) -

Marisa Moore
Loowit Teacher
(Grade 2) -

Gracie Campos
Wy’East Teacher
(Grade 3) -

Priya Thomas
Tahoma Teacher
(Grade 4) -

Emily Figgz
Klickitat Teacher
(Grades 5 & 6) -
Greg Glascock
PE Teacher
(Preschool - Grade 6) -
Millie Lang
Art Teacher
(Grades K - 6) -
Jared Renfro
Science Teacher (Grades K - 6)
Math Teacher (Grade 6) -
Devon Scofield
Music Teacher
(Preschool - Grade 6) -

Janexis Zapata
Spanish Teacher
Preschool- 6 -

April Juretzka
Classroom Assistant
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Kristin Stockton
EC After School Program

