I have been a Coe Cougar since 2013. Throughout my time at Coe, I have been a primary grades teacher, assistant principal, and now principal.  I began my own childhood educational journey attending schools both domestically and abroad as a part of a military family.  I received my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and English as a Second Language and masters degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the Florida State University. During my career, I have been an ELL teacher, classroom teacher, administrator, and university program director.  It is my hope that Coe students, staff, and parents feel welcome at school, connected to learning, and to one another. It is my privilege to serve as your proud principal!

I love Coe!  I've either had my own children at Coe, or been teaching at Coe since 1996! Teaching 2nd grade is rewarding in so many ways. Second graders can learn so much! Reading, writing, spelling, math, science, and social studies are our academic focuses.  I love watching my students' reading levels grow and their mathematical thinking expand.  I enjoy watching my students learn about different cultures and countries through our study of the continents of the world. Teaching dyslexic and dysgraphic students is one of my passions. When I'm not teaching I am tutoring, cooking, gardening, studying on so many topics, and enjoying my family, including my dog, Loki.

I have been teaching at Coe Elementary School since 2001.  Although I currently teach 5th grade, I have also taught 3rd and 4th grade here at Coe. Prior to teaching, I worked in the technology industry and taught English in Hokkaido, Japan. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, skiing, and cooking.

As Coe's Performing Arts specialist, I teach music, dance, and drama. It has been my pleasure to work in this capacity since 2008. I enjoy working with all  Coe Cougars and watching them grow from wide-eyed kindergartners into hard-working, talented students. In my spare time I enjoy reading, traveling, gardening, and spending time with my family.

I am so excited to be a part of the Coe community! I grew up in Port Orchard, WA and moved to Seattle in 2021 to attend Seattle Pacific University. I completed my student teaching at Coe with Shauna Diller and am excited to be in first grade this year. I strive to provide a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment where each student can grow and succeed. Outside of school, I love to go to parks around Seattle, bake treats, and spend time with my friends and family.

I am truly excited to start another year working with the amazing students, staff, and families here at Coe. I have been teaching visual arts at Coe since the 2018 school year. I have a BFA in Art Education and Painting from Colorado State University as well as a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. I am originally from Fort Collins, Colorado but I have taught in many places. Since I moved to the Seattle area I have really enjoyed exploring all the fun stuff and amazing food that this city has to offer! In my downtime I also enjoy traveling, hiking, and playing with my dog, Paisley.

2024-25 Schedule

Monday

• a.m.: Magnolia
• p.m.: Lawton

Tuesday

• a.m.: View Ridge
• p.m.: Orca K-8

Wednesday:

• Decatur 206-252-3230 (p) ; 206-252-3231 (f)

Thursday:

• Loyal Heights

Friday

• a.m.: Lafayette
• p.m.: Coe

About Jeong Chi

I'm delighted to go on this

Journey of learning with
Everyone who comes to my classroom. We will
Overcome challenges and
Never give up until this world
Gets better because of you and me!

Education: MEd San Jose State University / BA Hankuk University of Foreign Studies