Visitation Catholic
STEM ACADEMY

Education

BS in Biology, Minor in Psychology, Loyola Marymount; MA Secondary Science Education, Seattle University

Experience

10 Years

Education

Saigon College; Licensed Boiler Engineer

Experience

18 years experience, alumni parent, been in the community for over 20 years

Education

OSPI Kitchen Certification; Food Handlers Permit

Experience

18 Years

Education

BA History, minor in Educational Studies, Siena College, Albany, NY; Master of Arts in Teaching & Teaching Certification (in progress), University of Portland; Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE) program.

Experience

1st Year Teaching

Education

BA Elementary Education, Carroll College, minor in special education; Certifications: WA State Teaching Certificate, PLTW STEM certification

Experience

13 Years

Education

Associate of Arts Degree, Certified Nursing Assistant

Experience

A current parent at Visitation, she has two daughters in the school. Her professional background is primarily in banking which has helped her develop excellent skills in mathematics, professional communication, and handling of personal information which are important skills for a person in education.

Passions/Interests

Miss Huerta believes in the Catholic mission of Visitation and she values the importance of an excellent education

Education

BA in Accounting, University of Puget Sound

Experience

13 Years

Education

OSPI STARS Certification

Experience

8 Years

Education

BA, University of Notre Dame; MA Education, University of Notre Dame; WA State Teaching Certification, grades 5-12

Experience

9 Years

Education

AA, South Puget Sound Community College; BA in Elementary Education K-8, minor in Literacy, Central Washington University; Certifications: Certified PLTW Lead Teacher; K-8 Literacy Endorsement; K-8 Elementary Teacher

Experience

10 Years

Education

BS with honors in Psychology, UW Seattle; MA in Elementary Ed with TELL Endorsement (in progress); PLTW STEM certification, Washington teacher certification

Experience

5 years

Education

OSPI STARS Certified

Experience

8 Years

Education

AA, University of Maryland; Certifications: Early Childhood Education, STARS, PLTW STEM certification

Experience

11 Years

Education

BA, Elementary Education & Special Education; MA coursework in Special Education with a focus on immigrants and refugees; WA Teaching Certification (AZ & GA); OSPI STARS Certification; Former Director and Education Coach for elementary & early childhood education, family support work for ECEAP

Experience

13 Years

Classes

Kindergarten

Education

BA, Washington State University; Endorsements: Pk-3 Literacy, Middle School Language Arts; Certifications: PLTW STEM certification, PLTW STEM Gateway certification, STARS; Facilitator for "Roots of Empathy" SEL curriculum; Experience teaching at an "Ashoka Changemaker School"

Education

MA in Education at Loyola Marymount University; BA in Theology at University of Notre Dame; MA in Catholic School Leadership (in progress), University of Notre Dame; Certifications: CA State Teaching Credential (Multi-Subject Grades K-12)

Experience

17 years; 5 years as Principal

Education

Bates Vocational (Secretarial, business machines, clerical and bookkeeping) Fort Steilacoom Community College; Interesting fact: Margie's grandfather helped lay the first bricks when Visitation Church was built. Her grandson is a 4th-generation student at Visitation.

Experience

27 years

Education

University of Puget Sound, BS, Biology; University of Washington Tacoma, Master of Education, emphasis in science curriculum and instruction; PLTW STEM certification; national board teacher certification; STARS certified; National Board Certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Early Adolescent Science; PLTW Gateway certification

Experience

11 years teaching

Education

AA, University of Minnesota; AFAA Group Fitness Certification; AFAA Personal Training Certification

Experience

5 Years