Hi everyone! I am very excited to be teaching science at Lincoln! I grew up in Dallas but moved to SoCal when I was around 9. I’ve been in Seattle for 6 years now and have grown to love the moody rain, trees, and good coffee! Before moving to Seattle, I earned my B.S. in Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where I also earned my teaching certification through the Scheller Teacher Education Program.
Before coming to Lincoln, I was teaching undergraduate Astronomy and Astrobiology as a PhD student at the University of Washington. I am excited to work with high schoolers and help them find the connections between science and society as they learn to view the world through the lens of science.
I first entered Lincoln as an ELA teacher when it reopened in 2019. I’m excited to be returning this year in the role Activities Coordinator/Leadership teacher. My goal is to focus on the larger systems within education and see how we can make changes to create schools that are more equitable for students.
Hi! I am an IEP teacher at Lincoln High School. In my spare time, I love to play soccer, bake, garden and go on adventures with my husband and dog, Murphy. I love reading and traveling too. I have visited 17 different countries and my favorite thing to do is find local bookstores when I am there.
My name is Jennifer Ham and I am excited to be teaching math at Lincoln High School. I graduated from the University of Washington in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Math and a Minor in Scandinavian Studies. I taught Math in the Marysville School District for 7.5 years at Marysville Pilchuck and Tulalip Heritage High School. We did some amazing work with Expeditionary Learning and Project based learning and I am excited to be involved in Lincoln as we establish as a Project Based learning High School. For the last 8 years, I took some time off to take care of my son. During this time, we moved to Seattle, renovated a house, and had many adventures as a family.
Outside of school, my family loves to explore Seattle including live music, theater, and wonderful restaurants. We also love to travel. Some of my favorite trips have been Norway, Italy, and the Philippines. I look forward to crossing more places off my bucket list soon!
I began my teaching career in the East Bay of San Francisco while attending the teacher credential program at Santa Clara University. While working as a high school resource classroom teacher and coaching youth soccer, I continued my education at SCU and completed a Master of Arts in Special Education. I currently hold teaching endorsements in social studies, history, ELL, and special education.
In 2004, my three sons and I moved back to my home town in Southwest Washington where I continued to work as an IEP teacher and case manager. Throughout my teaching career I have been most passionate about supporting students in their individual journeys. I am dedicated to providing all learners with opportunities that guide them to discover their unique strengths and abilities as high school students and as members of their communities. Additionally, I believe teachers should be role models as life-long learners. This belief led me to complete a Doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Portland before relocating to Seattle in the summer of 2018.
I am looking forward to working with such a great educational community at Lincoln High School.
I am very excited to be joining the Lincoln counseling team as the Tier 2 counselor. I attended Amherst College and got my Masters degree from Seattle University. This is my 14th year in Seattle Public Schools, and before that, I worked for Navos as a Child and Family Therapist. I love working with students and families! I was also a professional musician for many years.
When I am away from work, I am usually with friends and family and spending as much time as possible outside. I am a passionate sailor and crew on a team most of the year.
I will be joining the Lincoln team in the World Language Department teaching Spanish. I am so excited to help build and create an enthusiastic team of language teachers. Being able to speak a second language is essential for the future of our students, and I truly enjoy helping students get there.
I am currently finishing my 7th year in teaching, three years at the high school level here in Seattle at Garfield and Roosevelt, before that I taught at the middle school level in Arizona. I completed my Masters in Education from the University of Arizona in 2011, and from 2007-2009 I served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nicaragua.
