Biography

I have been teaching at Nathan Hale High School since 2001. My career in public education began in 1991, teaching K-8 at Seattle's Alternative School #1, and later at the New Options Middle School (which became Salmon Bay). I graduated from Harvard with a degree in social studies, and I hold an MA in human development from Pacific Oaks College. I got the nickname "Teacher Ted" when making weekly phone calls to elementary school families, in the 90s. When, at first, they didn't know who was calling, I'd say, "This is Ted--Teacher Ted." It stuck. I later wrote an education column in the North Seattle Press under that name.

,Personal Message

I am truly grateful to be working with the dedicated students and staff of Nathan Hale.  With our community's genuine commitment to social justice and the Habits of Mind and Heart, there is no place I'd rather be teaching.