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Meet our Faculty

Kathy Cox
Principal

Born and raised in Seattle, Kathy attended University of Washington, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She continued her education at City University, earning a Masters in Teaching (K-8) and an endorsement in Psychology (K-12), at Heritage College earning a Special Education Endorsement (K-12), and at Gonzaga University earning her Principal Certification. Kathy has over 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher, Learning Specialist, and Vice Principal before becoming Principal of St. Catherine of Siena School, where she is now in her fifth year of leadership. She also serves the Archdiocese of Seattle as the Executive Principal for the North Seattle region and as a member of the Diversified Learners Executive Committee. In addition to her school leadership, Kathy is in her 12th year as an Associate Professor at City University of Seattle, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in special education and early childhood education. Her dedication to education is rooted in a commitment to supporting all learners and fostering an inclusive community.

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kcox@stcatherineschool.net

Caitlin Elsner
Vice Principal

Caitlin has attended Catholic schools from Kindergarten through her post-Graduate studies, attending Villa Academy, Seattle Prep, Seattle University, and University of Portland where she received her Masters in Teaching. In 2021, Caitlin graduated from the University of Notre Dame's Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program with a Masters in Educational Leadership. She previously taught second and fifth grade at Sacred Heart in Bellevue for nine years, where she also served as a teacher leader through the Archdiocese of Seattle's GRACE program and a mentor teacher to new teachers. This is her fifth year as Vice Principal of Academics and Student Support at St. Catherine School. 

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celsner@stcatherineschool.net

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Fr. William Heric

Pastor, St. Catherine of Siena Parish

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Amanda Lucero

Business & Office Manager

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Tali Malott

Front Office Assistant

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Tom Doggett

School Counselor

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Tammy Matusak

Development & Marketing Director

Preschool Teachers & Instructional Aides

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Jodie Anderson

Tigers Teacher

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Cathy Wagner

Lions Teacher

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Jonathan Gonzales

Cubs Teacher

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Beth Benes

Preschool Instructional Aide 

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Ella Payne

Tigers Instructional Aide

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Lorie Knoblich

Lions Instructional Aide 

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Darlene Ortiz

Cubs Instructional Aide

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Megan Gottfried

Preschool Instructional Aide

Primary Teachers & Instructional Aides
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Liz Mares

Kindergarten Teacher

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Hannah Beighle

First Grade Teacher

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Anna Hammersmark

Second Grade Teacher

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Leanne Lynch

Third Grade Teacher

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Jennifer Arthur

Fourth Grade Teacher

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Sarah Coglianese

Fifth Grade Teacher

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Bethany King

Kindergarten IA

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Constance Katsandres

First Grade IA

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Emelyn Sung

Second Grade IA

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Avery Hamby

Third Grade IA &

Extended Care Co-Director

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Shawna Molitor

Fourth Grade IA &

Extended Care Co-Director

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Lisa Lanctot

Long Term 3rd Grade Sub

Middle School Teachers & Specialists

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Teresa Thornton

6th Grade Homeroom Teacher 

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Maddie Tremain

7th Grade Homeroom Teacher & Middle School Math Specialist

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Hadley Kelly

8th Grade Homeroom Teacher & 7th/8th Humanities Teacher

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Clara Cimino

Librarian, Math Support 1st-5th, & Middle School Religion Teacher

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Renee Acosta

Art Teacher & 3rd/4th/5th Grade Reading Specialist

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Lissa Payne

Middle School Science

Specialist

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Anna Wells

Spanish Teacher

Preschool - 8th Grade

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Ava Jones

Music Teacher

Preschool - 8th Grade

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Keely Bell

PE Teacher

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Erin O'Donnell

Inclusion Specialist

Extended Care Staff

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Bianca Guerrero

EC Aide

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Jake Cheff

EC Aide

On-Staff Substitutes

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MC Horrigan

K-8 On-Staff Substitute

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Margaret White

K-8 On-Staff Substitute

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Gayatri Budwal

Preschool On-Staff Substitute

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Tee Kroon

Preschool On-Staff Substitute

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