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Katherine Diefendorf

Diefendorf, Katherine

1st Grade Teacher

kediefendorf@seattleschools.org

I am proud to be a first grade teacher at Coe Elementary! My goal is to create a classroom community where children feel respected, valued and challenged to do their best. I promote a safe and loving classroom environment where each child will learn and grow academically, emotionally and socially. As a teacher it is my responsibility to meet the needs of my students and facilitate meaningful learning opportunities that are individualized for each learner.

There are very few jobs where one can experience openness, curiosity and joy on a daily basis. I feel so lucky to share in my students’ enthusiasm and passion for learning. My greatest hope is that their early learning experiences are positive and empowering. I am looking forward to a fantastic year!

Shauna Diller

Diller, Shauna

Kindergarten Teacher

sjdiller@seattleschools.org

My name is Shauna Diller and I teach kindergarten  at Coe.  I'm lucky enough to live and work in Queen Anne along with my husband and three children, Jack, Anderson, and Emmy. I strive to provide a safe and engaging learning environment for all students. Children in kindergarten are filled with wonder and excitement, and it’s truly a privilege to guide them through such a magical age. I grew up in New Hampshire and received my undergraduate degree from Boston University. I majored in child development and received my K-8 Elementary and Special Education teaching credentials. I began my teaching career in Southern California in 1997. I moved to the Seattle area in 2003 after receiving my M.Ed. in Educational Administration from CSULB. I work hard to stay apprised of current research, and I strive to align my practice with the latest in brain science. There is so much joy in watching a child become a reader!

Marjorie Dowd

Dowd, Marjorie

Librarian

madowd@seattleschools.org

I am delighted to be the Kearns Librarian at Frantz H. Coe Elementary School, where I have been a member of the community since 2002.  Matching Coe students with books that they love and collaborating with classroom teachers are just a couple of the great things about my job.  I have an MA in Teaching with a library endorsement from Seattle Pacific University, an MBA from Boston University, and a BA in Literature and Classics from Wheaton College.  Outside school I enjoy walking with my husband around Queen Anne, swimming, and reading.  My daughter, Katherine, is a Coe alumna.

Tia Dyer

Dyer, Tia

Multilingual Instructional Assistant

tmdyer@seattleschools.org

As a former parent of children who went to Coe, I am honored to be employed by this amazing school. I am a Washington State native, and I have lived in Queen Anne for over 20 years with my husband, my daughter, my son, and my tiny little dog Pepper. I attended Eastern Washington University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree and currently work part time as a dental hygienist. My part time role at Coe is an instructor assistant supporting multi-lingual students across all grade levels. I am passionate about helping students succeed as they learn English and find joy in witnessing their progress throughout the year. Outside of work I love to travel, ski, and cheer on my kids in their sport activities.

Cynthia Ege

Ege, Cynthia

Special Education Teacher

caege@seattleschools.org

My name is Cindy Ege and I am a resource room teacher here at Coe. I have been so fortunate to spend my teaching career teaching students in the resource room. I believe that children need a safe and accepting environment in order to reach their full potential, both academically and socially.
I am a life-long resident of Seattle and attended Seattle Public Schools. I received a BA in Special Education with elementary and special education endorsements from Seattle Pacific University and completed my graduate degree in elementary reading.

I live with my husband, two kids and our two dogs. I enjoy going to Seahawks games, the theatre, traveling, baking and reading.

Coe is an amazing place to work!

Sarah Epperson

Epperson, Sarah

3rd Grade Teacher

saepperson@seattleschools.org

I have been teaching at Coe Elementary School since 2017. I have both elementary and special education teaching endorsements from Seattle Pacific University. Before teaching at Coe, I had the opportunity to teach abroad in a British School in Thailand for two years. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, hiking, camping, and attending Seattle sporting events.

Nestor Espinosa

Espinosa, Nestor

Custodial Engineer

neespinosa@seattleschools.org
Danielle White

Espitia, Danielle

Lunchroom Manager

ddwhite1@seattleschools.org

I was born and raised in the Queen Anne community. I have lots of pets, including a soon to be giant tortoise.  My kids and I love the outdoors. You will frequently see us at the parks and walking the neighborhood.

Bente Fernandi

Fernandi, Bente

4th/5th Grade Teacher

bofernandi@seattleschools.org

During my career, I have enjoyed being a special education teacher, a reading specialist, and teaching kindergarten, 1st, 4th, and 5th grades. I am an avid reader and passionate about literacy, creating community with students, and social justice. I love science and social studies and providing as many cross curricular opportunities for students as possible. I was born in Norway, attended public schools in Virginia, University of Richmond as an undergraduate, and UW for graduate school. I am National Board certified in literacy. My husband and I have a son and a daughter who are both graduates of SPS and UW. We love dancing, long walks, and eating pastries on the weekends.

Fleisher, Amy

Fleisher, Amy

Reading Specialist Grades K-3

aefleisher@seattleschools.org

Serving as Coe's primary-grade reading specialist is a privilege and delight. Collaborating with classroom teachers, I provide brain-science-based literacy instruction to support developing readers. As a proud graduate of Seattle Public Schools, I attended Boston College and Seattle University and have a master's degree in teaching. My family and I live just down the street from Coe, and my sons Jack and Peter, now SPS graduates, were once Coe Cougars. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, gardening, spending time with my husband Brian and our family, and contributing to the work of Read Washington, a literacy nonprofit. Working with young readers brings me immense joy!