This page is a work in progress.  It is going to have a photo and short bio of all the board members.  Check back as we continue to add to the page.

 

vivianbelPresident: Vivian Belcher - I have been the Administrative Secretary at Catharine Blaine K-8 for 8 years. I originally took a SAEOP position to get more involved with my colleagues. Since being on the SAEOP board, I have become more involved with helping members earn their PSP certificates and assisting them to become more involved with WAEOP and NAEOP.

I have 3 children.  Kyle just graduated with a degree in Architecture, Collin is attending U of W and my daughter Allison is attending Big Bend. In my spare time, I am busy serving as the WAEOP Area 8 Director and WAEOP Rep for SAEOP. When school is not in session you can find me at Mariner and Sounder Games.

 

antoinettefel

Vice President: Antoinette Felder - Antoinette is the Administrative Secretary at Concord International Elementary.  Prior to that position she worked at TT Minor and JSCEE.  She wants to be on the board to help increase and maintain our membership as we move forward to  our working conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

debbiepPast President: Debbie Passi - This is my 36th year working for Seattle Public Schools. I was born and raised in Seattle, and attended Fairview Elementary, John Marshall Junior High, and Roosevelt High Schools.   I have been an active member of SAEOP for the duration of my employment, with my first committee assignment in the early 70's while Lala Klenman was president.  During my tenure, I have seen SAEOP affiliate with SEA, participated in several strikes, watched Seattle Public Schools recover from a double levy loss, and served on two bargaining teams in addition to other committee assignments and my term as president.

While not working or serving SAEOP, I have raised two children.  My daughter, Tiffany, is married and is a first-year Special Education teacher in Oakland Public Schools.  My son, Jeremy, is working as a pharmacy tech in the Everett area.  I have two cats, Ginger Belle and Jezabelle.  Ginger Belle has been a member of our family since my kids were little; Jezabelle came to us via Tiffany's college days.  Hobbies and other free-time pursuits include traveling, gardening, birding, photography, hiking, and snowshoeing.

 [top]

cheryls

 Recording Secretary: Cheryl Smith This is my first year as an Admin Secretary at North Beach Elementary, although I've been at that school in other capacites over 10 years.  I got involved in SAEOP to learn how it all works and to try to understand the big picture.  I have 2 girls in college and my husband and I are loving the empty nest.  In my spare (ha) time I like puzzles, reading and sewing quilts.

 

 

 

   

kathykat
Treasurer: Kathy Katzen - Kathy is the Administrative Secretary at Loyal Heights.  She is interested in being a part of the SAEOP board to help raise awareness about what SAEOP means.  In her spare time she enjoys working in her garden and cooking.

 

 

 

 

[top]

Members-at-Large:

rodhigRod Higuchi - I'm the Assistant Secretary at Denny International Middle School in West Seattle.  I've only been with SPS since about 2005, but I'm lovin' it.  I want to serve the SAEOP membership by helping on committees, audit and scholarship for starters.  It's a pleasure to work with the board for the benefit of all the Classified Personnel in the District.

I have 3 children, Jennifer('93),  Jonathan ('99), and Jeremy ('05), all of whom attended Seattle schools, Maple Elem, Mercer MS and Franklin HS.  I am an active member and sometimes moderator/leader of the Seattle Ukulele Players Association.

 

 

evelynh custom
Evelyn K Hunter - Evelyn has worked for 8 years at JSCEE in the Building Excellence department as the Capital Construction Program Assistant.  She joined the board to be part of change for the better for employees.  She likes shopping in her spare time, as well as visiting and exploring forts.  She is looking forward to retirement in 6 years.

 

 

 

  [top]

chrisnie

 Chris Nielsen

 I was the Administrative Secretary at TOPS from 1993-1997.  I was on the planning team for John Stanford International School for two years and I've been the Administrative Secretary at John Stanford School from it’s opening in 2000 until present.  This is my 3rd year as SAEOP Rep. on the Grievance Review Committee.

 In my past lives I was a Jr. High Home Ec. teacher, and a cannery worker in Alaska.  I graduated from Oregon State and have a masters from Lewis and Clark.

 I have one adult daughter who graduated from Nathan Hale.  I would enjoy travel and reading – if there was time!  I would love to have a city chicken.

  

dianpendDian Pendergrass - Dian is starting her 4th year as Office Assistant at Wedgwood Elementary, before that, she held the same position at AS#1 for 8 years.  She joined the board to fill a vacancy, and decided that it was so much fun she would continue for another term.  She has a son, Adam (26) and 2 step children, Michelle (35) and Ryan (30).  She is an avid crafter and sells lavender stems at craft fairs.  She has also volunteered at the Seattle Folklife Festival for 22 years.

 

 

 [top]

  chrismcmh

 

 

Bylaws Committee: Chris McMillin-Helsel

 

 

 

  

Insurance Committee: Carrie Bauer - I have been with Seattle Schools since 1991, three years with the Elementary Directors, seven years as Pathfinder School’s Administrative Secretary and am currently with B. F. Day Elementary School, the oldest continuous school since 1892, in beautiful downtown Fremont. I have two grown sons, greatly enjoy gardening, traveling, hiking, mushroom hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

  

martasan

 

 

Scholarship Committee - Marta Sanchez

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheryl Smith, webmaster    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Last Updated (Tuesday, 10 January 2012 13:09)