Staff Directory

Durant, Lorenzo

Instructional Assistant- SEL Program

lldurant@seattleschools.org

Edgerly, Alicia

Teacher-Math 6 & Math 8

abedgerly@seattleschools.org

Biography

Algebra 1 and math 8 teacher.

Elkaras, Yaniv

Physical/Health Education Teacher

ygelkaras@seattleschools.org

He/him

Boys varsity basketball coach

P.E. dept head

3rd grade spelling bee champ

Estrada, Esther

Bilingual IA - Spanish (She/Her)

esestrada@seattleschools.org

Biography

6th grade Spanish bilingual instructional assistant for newcomers.

Gagiu, Alexandru

(he/him) Choir Teacher

acgagiu@seattleschools.org

Biography

Teach Vocal/Choir classes for Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced levels

Gebrehiwot, Michael

Instructional Assistant

mmgebrehiwot@seattleschools.org

Biography

Love to help kids

Handley, Irene

(she/her) Theatre Teacher

ilhandley@seattleschools.org

Harter, Levi

Native Ed/šəqačib Teacher

lpharter@seattleschools.org

Hensiek, Elena

Band Teacher

ejimel@seattleschools.org

Herbison, Gabriel

(he/him) 8th Grade Language Arts

geherbison@seattleschools.org

This is Mr. Herbison's 24th year of teaching and 22nd year teaching in Seattle Public Schools. Mr. Herbison is a native of Seattle and attended Seattle Public Schools, grades K-12. He graduated from Western Washington University for both his Bachelor's and Master's Degree. Mr. Herbison is married and has two children. Both attended Jane Addams! Mr. Herbison loves the JAMS community and strives to provide a safe and nurturing environment for both students and his colleagues.

Johnson, Le’Onetta

Security Specialist

ldjohnson1@seattleschools.org

Kaczmarek, Lenni

School Social Worker

Kapasi, Tahera

(she/her) Assistant Principal (Last Names K-Z)

tekapasi@seattleschools.org

Kato, Rieko

Special Education Assistant

rekato@seattleschools.org

Keuss, Lisa

Teacher - 6th Grade Social Studies

llkeuss@seattleschools.org

Kim, Sharon

(She/Her) Math Teacher- Math 8/Algebra 1

sikim@seattleschools.org

Hello! I am one of the math teachers here at Jane Addams. Besides exploring the art of doing mathematics together, I also enjoy taking dance classes and venturing to different cafes and boba shops. I look forward to meeting you and embracing this journey of growth, challenges, and laughter alongside you and this community!