Eastside Preparatory School

Administration

Terry Macaluso, PhD Executive Head of School	Terry Macaluso,PhD, was originally retained by the Eastside Preparatory School Board of Trustees in August 2002, to guide them in the development of the school’s mission and vision. She has served as Head of School since 2004. Previously, Dr. Macaluso spent nearly thirty years in independent school and university education, serving as teacher, college counselor, Upper School Director, President, and Head of School in three different schools. In 1999, Dr. Macaluso retired from the headship of Lakeside School in Seattle, after a successful seven-year tenure that included completion of a $50mm capital campaign, construction of three new buildings, quadrupling of the school’s endowment, the creation of an administrative team, the establishment of a faculty evaluation program, curriculum revision process, and implementation of several new programs and traditions. Lakeside’s Macaluso Endowment for Leadership Development was established in 1999; she is the recipient of the 2006 Willard Wright Award for Distinguished Service, given by the Lakeside Board of Trustees to acknowledge extraordinary service to the school. Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Colorado; M.A., Philosophy, University of Denver; M.A., Organizational Effectiveness, Fielding Institute; B.A., Philosophy, Loretto Heights College "I've thought about this for a long time - and I've tested it personally. There isn't anything one can do with one's life that is more important, more valuable, or longer lasting than teaching. I'm reminded of that every day when 5th graders and upper school seniors walk through the courtyard, past my window. In only 8 years, each student is transformed. Think about the impact over the course of a lifetime."
Bart Gummere, MA Upper School Head	Bart Gummere came to Eastside Prep from Collegiate School in Richmond, Virginia, where he served as Assistant Head of the Upper School. At Collegiate, he was responsible for college counseling, mentoring teachers, teaching math, and coaching golf and baseball. Before moving to Collegiate, Bart spent eight years at Pingree School in Massachusetts where he was Director of College Counseling, taught math and coached baseball. Bart previously worked as a college admissions officer at Middlebury College in Vermont. M.A., Liberal Studies, Social Sciences, Wesleyan University; B.A., Economics, Middlebury College. "I most appreciate the shared sense of mission held by this community. Teachers and administrators are each willing to make any changes here if they believe those changes will best serve our students, even when those changes require harder work. Parents believe in the school’s mission and do much to support it as well."
Sam Uzwack, MiT Middle School Head Middle School Historical Thinking	Sam Uzwackjoined Eastside Prep in July 2009. For the prior seven years, he taught 7th-grade humanities at The Northwest School in Seattle, where he also co-coordinated the Outdoor Program, served as chair of the Professional Development Committee, and coached soccer and Ultimate Frisbee. His first teaching position was in an Inupiaq Eskimo Village in arctic Alaska, where he taught Middle School Social Studies and Reading. Sam is also on the staff of the PNAIS Beginning Teachers Institute and is past-chair of the Mountaineers Basic Climbing Course. M.I.T., University of Washington; B.A., History, James Madison University "The energy at Eastside Prep is infectious. Around every corner, you'll find people engaged in something...students planning a fundraiser, teachers working together to plan an integrated lesson, advisors and advisees talking about their days. At EPS, folks care deeply about what they do and what they learn."
Nancy McHenry, Ph.D Learning Resources Coordinator	Nancy McHenryhas been working in the education field for 26 years as a special education teacher, director, and school administrator, specializing in students with learning and behavioral challenges. Most recently, she owned and operated a math tutoring business. Ph.DCurriculum and Instruction, Seattle Pacific University; M.I.T., Teaching in Special Education, Seattle University; B.A., Psychology, University of Washington
Kevin McQuade, MFA Director of Admissions & Marketing Chair, Fine and Performing Arts Department	Kevin McQuadejoined Eastside Prep in March 2006. He has been working in education for over twenty-five years as a teacher, director, administrator, student recruiter and fund-raiser. He served as the Executive Director of the Washington Academy of Performing Arts, Senior Partner with The Laurasian Institution, and Chair of the Theatre Department at Bradley University. He also served as the Development Director of Bailey-Boushay House. Kevin has performed and/or directed in well over seventy-five productions. M.F.A., Theatre (Directing emphasis), Western Illinois University; B.A., Speech Communication and Theatre Arts, Eureka College. With the recent addition of the black box theatre, we have a home for rehearsing our smaller productions. More importantly, it is also an experiential project. Our kids and their parents helped to build our theatre. They tell stories in a space that they created."
Jonathan Briggs, BA Director of Technology	Jonathan Briggsjoined the Eastside Prep faculty in June of 2005, after spending the previous four years teaching math and physics, chairing the upper school science and math departments, and coaching volleyball and golf at the Bentley School in California. B.A., Physics, Williams College "The agility and curiosity of the faculty around improving their craft is inspiring. They tackle new ideas with ease and use tried and true methods when those make the most sense."
Jeff Sanderson, MIT Mr. Sanderson will be on sabbatical for the 2010 school year	Jeff Sandersonhas been a member of the Eastside Prep faculty since the school’s inaugural year. He began teaching following a 17-year career at Microsoft. He is currently on sabbatical. M.I.T., Seattle University; B.A., Economics, Summa cum Laude, Princeton University; Harvard Business School. "Thinking trumps content."
Jeff Adair, MA Dean of Students Upper School History	Jeff Adair joined Eastside Prep in the fall of 2004, and quickly became a presence across many academic disciplines. He currently serves as the Dean of Students, Director of Athletics, and teaches History in the Upper School. Jeff brings a wealth of world and cultural experience to the EPS community as he has lived in seven countries and travelled through sixty. M.A. and B.A., History, Western Washington University "After a big loss in Upper School Women’s volleyball, I asked myself why the girls did not seem upset. It occurred to me that they were used to existing in an environment that fosters safe and supportive growth. They were pleased with simple improvement. Both the ref and coach commented after the game how impressed they were with our attitude."
Randy Burrus Director of Finance and Operations	Randy Burrus joined EPS in August 2008 as the Director of Finance and Operations, bringing with him over twenty-five years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and Administration in private industry. Randy has lived and worked in many domestic and overseas locations, including Thailand and Taiwan. M.B.A., University of Baltimore; B.B.A., Accounting, University of Houston; Certified Public Accountant licensed in Washington. "Having worked in private business for most of my career, coming to work at Eastside Prep has been an interesting transition. The outstanding faculty and administration, the engaged and caring trustees, and these fantastic and eager students have made for an enjoyable and rewarding experience."
Lauren Formo, BS Associate Director of Admissions	Lauren Formo joined Eastside Prep in April 2007, and comes to the school from a background in youth programs and non-profit management. Her experience with youth and families has been in multiple educational and recreational settings. Most recently, she spent three years as the Director of Youth Programs and Associate Director of Friends Outside, a social services agency in CA that served youth and families impacted by incarceration. In addition to her work in Admissions and College Counseling, Lauren also coaches our Upper School women’s volleyball. B.S., Psychology, Santa Clara University "What I enjoy most about the EPS community is the strength of our relationships with each other. There is strong leadership, passionate teaching, and the students are known. This is a school full of thinkers, from the students to the administration, and there is an inherent and contagious energy here because of that."
Kira Geselowitz Assistant to the Dean of Students	Kira Geselowitz assumed her role as Assistant to the Dean of Students in August 2009. Having worked in various administrative and tutoring positions, she is excited to combine her passions for education, organization and fun-seeking as she helps the Dean of Students to plan the extracurricular activities at Eastside Prep. B.A., Psychology, Minor in Spanish, Northwestern University "There is a tangible energy in the air at EPS that’s truly irresistible. I love how the entire EPS community is intelligent, fun and conversational."
Tina Green Business Office Assistant	Tina Green joined the Business Office staff in October 2008. She earned her bookkeeping certificate from Bellevue Community College. Prior to working at Eastside Prep she worked at Overlake Hospital and Whidbey General Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She, her husband, and their two girls live in Bellevue. "At heart, I am a small town country girl. I love working at EPS because it has a small close knit community feeling. Instead of being yet one more face among a thousand, I have a name and a place."
Tina Hadden, BS Administrative Services Director	Cristina (Tina) Hadden joined Eastside Prep in October 2005. As the Administrative Services Director, she provides support to the Upper School Head, the Head of School and the Board of Trustees. Tina brings with her over ten years of general office administration, primarily assisting senior executives in the sales & marketing field. B.S., Management Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines) "One of the things I like about EPS is the conscious effort to make each student successful—to see how far an individual can go based on his/her skills and background. This is the same spirit fostered with the faculty and staff – each of us is constantly and consistently challenged to get better at what we do."
Tori Lindsey Upper School Administrative Assistant	Tori Lindsey joined Eastside Prep in January 2008. As the Upper School Administrative Assistant, Tori provides support to the Upper School Head, faculty, and students. Prior to Eastside Prep, Tori served as Senior Administrative Assistant for Accounting Policy at Washington Mutual and, prior to that position, worked as the Executive Assistant/Transition Services & Human Resources, also at Washington Mutual. "Working at Eastside Prep has opened my eyes to a whole new world of education. The students here are eager to learn more and are genuinely interested in school programs, and the faculty and staff are passionate about their jobs."
Kelly Moore, PhD Director of Counseling	Kelly Moore Moore joined Eastside Prep in the summer of 2009 as the school’s first Director of Counseling and Learning Resources. She has worked with adolescents and families for almost twenty years in schools, in-patient psychiatric hospitals, and most recently in private practice. Ph.D., Social Work, University of Texas at Austin; M.S.W., University of Southern California; B.A., Occidental College "I like being at EPS because it takes the mission of being innovative seriously. The school is more concerned about doing what works than it is with doing what has always been done."
Janelle Panday, BS Bookkeeper	Janelle Panday brings thirteen years of varied accounting experience to Eastside Prep. Janelle has explored many different fields as an accountant, such as television production, medical, financial planning and investments, construction, not-for-profit and private trusts and estates. Janelle and her husband, Guy, moved to Washington from Pasadena, CA, in 2003. B.S., Accounting, Woodbury University "Working at EPS isn’t just a regular job; I am part of a community. The benefits of support and camaraderie I receive from working here far outstrip a job with just a paycheck."
Ana Swanson, BA Middle School Administrative Assistant	Ana Swanson joined Eastside Prep in November 2008. As the Administrative Assistant, she provides support to the Middle School Head, faculty and students. Prior to Eastside Prep, Ana worked as an event specialist where she planned numerous weddings, corporate events and private parties. Her passion to work with children brought her back to the field of education where she intends to continue her studies to become a teacher. B.A., Communications, Psychology Minor, Washington State University "Working at Eastside Prep has allowed me to see what students are fully capable of. We see every student as a whole: we look at who they are as a person—what interests them, what inspires them, what learning style works best for them. Students in my advisory feel comfortable coming to me for anything and everything; from help with school work to questions about everyday life."
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Sammi Stimson, BA Facilities Director	Sammi Stimson is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and she joined the staff of Eastside Prep in June 2009. She has worked as a building and housing inspector, had her own contracting business, served in the US Army as a military police officer, served as a police officer for the city of Cleveland, and coached Division I softball at Cleveland State University. Sammi moved to the Seattle area two years ago to study Engineer Design Technology. She lives in Kirkland with her 16-year-old son Jason. Sammi is a percussionist, she enjoys singing and swing dancing. B.S.Business Administration in Project Management Summa Cum Laude Honors. Columbia Southern University. A.S., Engineering Design Technology, Renton Technical College "The energy on this campus is electrifying. The students, faculty, staff and administration all genuinely care about one another. There is a harmony among the people at EPS that I’ve never seen before."
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