1.. Something new I am trying this year... Taking each day in stride

2.  If I were an animal I would be a...  A Monkey

3. My favorite part of working at Bagley is... Finding solutions to everyday challenges with students and colleagues.

Hi, I’m Nico! This is my second year as an Instructional Aide in the developmental preschool at Licton Springs. I’m currently a student at North Seattle College, working toward my BAS in Early Childhood Education. I love being part of the energy, joy, and learning that fills our preschool classroom! In my free time, I enjoy biking, browsing thrift and antique shops, visiting my grandmother in Poulsbo, and perpetually trying to finish my stack of New Yorker articles.

Hello! This is my first year as a lead teacher at Licton Springs, but I am a returning staff member after 3 years working elsewhere in the district and beyond, whilst getting my Master’s in Teaching. I am excited to return and get to teach the two subjects I am passionate about. Outside of work I can be found reading mystery novels, roller skating, and doing trivia (something I bring into the classroom as well).

Hi! My name is Jenn Cooper (Teacher Jenn), and this is my second year teaching Developmental Preschool at Licton Springs. I have been a special education teacher for students in grades PreK through 8th in Seattle Public Schools for 17 years! In addition to my special ed experience, I’ve taught 3rd -6th graders in a one-room schoolhouse on Orcas Island, preschool students in a Reggio Emilia program, and English as a Foreign Language at Universidad Tecnica in Ambato, Ecuador. When I’m not shuttling my own kids to soccer and dance, I enjoy backpacking, paddle boarding, reading fiction, and competing in agility trials with my high-energy dog!

I am excited to be at Licton Springs this year-reducing my commute from 35 miles to 12 blocks each way.  I have 5 years of experience with preschoolers and another year working with K-6th graders in Kent.  Being silly is a big part of my life and I have found teaching is able to marry that and a career.

I spend my time as a Special Education teacher, showing houses, and seasonally working at Spirit Halloween.  My family are huge Halloween fans and love to decorate.

My weekdays are spent working with Developmental Pre-L Program through 8th grade students at Licton Springs K-8. This is my 4th year at the school. It's a great community of staff and students. I really enjoy working with children of all ages. My path as an educator started with teaching music at the pre-school level which eventually led to tutoring K-6 ELL students and now focuses on Special Education.

Outside of school, my time is often spent baking/cooking, reading, outdoor activities (walking our dog to riding my bike), musical performances playing international folk music and best of all, spending time with my family.

Education: MFA California College of the Arts