Cherie              English/HUMANITIES/ESL

Cherie went to Trinity Western University in Canada, where she received a linguistics degree and a concentration in teaching English as a second language (TESOL). She taught English in Saudi Arabia and Japan. Cherie enjoys working for a school specializing in one-on-one instruction and has witnessed many students who were frustrated with the traditional school system excel in Dartmoor’s unique learning environment.

Nick MATH

Nick graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. He then moved to Seattle to complete graduate-level coursework in Mathematics at the University of Washington. Nick has taught students of all ages and levels in math and taught Mathematics for 6 years at the universities he attended as a student instructor and tutor. He also had the opportunity to teach kids, 6-14yrs at the local math summer camp! When he’s not teaching at Dartmoor, Nick enjoys hiking, programming, playing with his cat, Boney, and playing games on PC (such as Minecraft, Overwatch, and Stardew Valley)!

STEVEN

Steven is originally from California with a B.A. specializing in TESOL. He has taught abroad for over 8 years and has experience teaching English and Humanities to a wide variety of levels, ranging from middle school to college level students. His unique and diverse teaching experience has helped him gain insight on effective teaching methods and approaches. He believes that every student is able to reach their full potential with the right support and guidance. In his free time, he enjoys cooking and watching funny cat videos on youtube.

KEVIN

Kevin graduated from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon with a BA in Film and Media arts, before moving to Kirkland with his wife and three cats. Whilst most of his years since have been spent working retail jobs to support his wife in her career, he found himself with the opportunity to work with Dartmoor and to begin teaching. In his free time, Kevin enjoys reading, writing, movies and games of all kinds.

ERIKA

Erika graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle with a degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, before settling back in her hometown of Snoqualmie, WA. Having spent years teaching students of all ages, she now focuses on sharing her expertise in Biology, Chemistry, and English with her students. When she’s not teaching, Erika enjoys hiking, sewing, gardening, and writing, often working on short stories and poems for publication. Her varied background includes roles as a genetics researcher and a park ranger, all of which contribute to her rich teaching experience.

JUSTIN

Justin holds a PhD in Music History from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Washington. Originally from Alabama, he grew up on the Eastside and now lives in Redmond, WA. He teaches English, History, German, and Music, with a focus on middle schoolers but enjoys working with all ages. In his free time, Justin enjoys composing and playing music, cooking, and hiking.

Andres     Math/Science/Spanish/HUMANITIES

Andres has BA in Social Studies from the University of California Santa Cruz. He obtained a Bilingual Cross-cultural Language in Academic Development (BCLAD) K-8th Teaching Credential from California State University in Sacramento.  After spending 17 years working as a Middle school teacher in Southern California, he moved to Washington and started working with Dartmoor in December 2015.  He currently teaches Math, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish.

Andrew             Math/Science   

Andrew has a Bachelor's in Mathematics with a Minor in Physics from Pacific Lutheran University. Andrew joined Dartmoor in 2015 after working as an instructor for science and computer-based summer camps. Andrew teaches math and science at all levels. In his free time, he enjoys curling, baseball, and video games.

Daniel Math/Science                   

Daniel has a BA in Economics from the University of Washington and a Master's in Teaching from Seattle Pacific University. After completing his Master's, he joined Dartmoor in September 2019. Daniel currently teaches Math and Social Studies. In his free time, Daniel enjoys running, hiking, and reading.

DUANE

Special Projects Liaison & Instructor

Originally from Virginia, Duane graduated from Roanoke College with a Bachelor's in Art History and is currently working towards his Master's.  Duane has thoroughly enjoyed being a member of the Dartmoor team since 2013, where he started as a Humanities instructor at the Bellevue Campus.  Outside of school, he teaches guitar, piano, and bass and tries to see every live music and comedy event that he can.  In his free time, he obsesses over the Seattle Sounders, NBA, and Red Sox, and trains weekly in Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  His favorite classes to teach are French and Spanish but finds immense pleasure in working with all of Dartmoor's students.

GRACE

TRACEY

JEREMY

DYLAN

Dylan studied biology at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. Originally from Seattle, he now lives in Bothell, WA. He teaches STEM subjects to students of all ages, with a focus on inspiring curiosity and wonder. Outside of teaching, Dylan enjoys music, coding, and skating, both on ice and roller.

CALVIN

After graduating from UW with a degree in economics, Calvin has dedicated himself to instructing for an impressive 16 years. Originally from Taiwan, Calvin has called the Seattle area home since the age of 4. When he's not teaching, he finds joy in working out and indulging in his passion for movies. Calvin's true passion lies in witnessing the magical moment when concepts click with his students and observing their remarkable progression over time.

Maren

Assistant Campus Coordinator & Instructor

Maren is originally from Portland, Oregon, and graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor's degree in Geography. She has taught students of all ages, from pre-K to high school in a variety of educational settings, as well as experience in a Montessori school. She also received a language certificate in Mandarin when she studied at the South China University of Technology in China for one year after her undergrad. She currently lives in the Seattle area with her husband and loves spending time cooking and trying new food.

Maria

Originally from Romana, Maria has lived in the U.S. since 2016 with her family and three pets. She has a bachelor's degree in Economics from ASE Bucharest, Romania, and worked as an economist in her home country, as well as Italy. Maria has a passion for math and working with kids. As a result, she decided to pursue a Bachelor's in secondary mathematics with WGU Washington and a Master's in Applied Statistics from Michigan Technological University. Maria has worked with diverse students for six years at the Academic Success Center at Bellevue College, one year at Summit Sierra High School Seattle, and as a private tutor. Her philosophy of teaching is that everyone can learn, but what is different is that every child is unique and they need their own personalized path for achievement.

HEIDI

Heidi was born in Seattle and raised in Maple Valley, just down the Issaquah-Hobart Road.  She received her BA in Drama and MA/TESL degrees from the University of Washington.  She has been teaching for more than 20 years both in the U.S. and abroad, including two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Poland, and one year in Belarus as a Fulbright Scholar.  Heidi enjoys baking, knitting, reading books, studying languages, and watching movies on the big screen. 

Heidi worked a variety of jobs before finding her niche as a teacher, including her first job at Winchell’s (best donuts ever!), the Guild 45th Theater while an undergrad (exclusive runs!), flight attendant (languages!), and a variety of positions at the YMCA.  She loves AMCs, animals (why she became a vegetarian), classical music and classic rock, oscypek, and tap dancing. When it isn’t raining, and sometimes even when it is, she likes to hike and ski in the nearby Cascades.

MORGAN

Cassandra

Cassandra graduated from Central Washington University with degrees in Elementary Education and Accounting, along with a minor in Art. Originally from Bothell, she has been living in Issaquah since 2018. She enjoys teaching a wide range of subjects to all ages, with experience as a K-12 substitute teacher in the Northshore School District. Outside of teaching, Cassandra is passionate about painting, drawing, animation, and a variety of other creative hobbies. She lives with her husband, James, and their ragdoll cat, Smurf.

CHRIS

JONATHAN

June                         English/History/ESL

June attended the University of Washington and earned a double BA in both English and Psychology. He also has his TEFL certification. He has taught in a number of contexts throughout the years, both here in the States and overseas. June believes that every student has unique talents and insights--he enjoys trying to draw them out.

KING

King is a native of the Pacific Northwest who grew up in the greater Seattle area. After graduating from Whitworth University in Spokane with a major in English and a minor in music, he embarked on a fulfilling journey as an educator, teaching both English and Math.

But that's not all - he's also a solo music artist known by the name KingDow. With a passion for music, he has toured extensively within and outside the state, captivating audiences with his unique sound. As a versatile artist, he co-produces music, directs music videos, and even showcases his dance choreography skills. His remarkable talent has garnered recognition, with features on KEXP Throwaway Thursdays.

MERideth

"Meri" holds an M.A. in Education, Curriculum, and Instruction, from Chapman University, Monterey California campus. Meri started teaching in her Junior year of college, and with a few forays into being a psychiatric social worker and a homemaker (on two different continents) has 20 or so years of teaching experience. She really enjoys working with middle school students. Meri is the mother to way too many fur babies, some of whom are fosters with Motley Zoo Animal Rescue. She shares her home with cats, dogs, rabbits, and many fish. And after all these years she has two main philosophies: 1) she reserves the right to be wrong, 2) she follows Horton's Law, e.g., she means what she says and she says what she means. So, when she says she loves working with people she can look up to, being only 4'9" herself, you can believe it.

MIA MatH

Mia is a Seattle University graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Pure Mathematics. She has a passion for math and thoroughly enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. Her high school math teacher was her inspiration to pursue teaching. In addition to her mathematical pursuits, she has hobbies such as cooking and organization. She particularly loves to clean and keep things in order.

JOSE