Hello! I recently joined the staff here at Lincoln High School from the Denver Public Schools. I lived in Denver for 7 years where I discovered my love for teaching and gained a MA in Special Education and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners. Previously, I lived in Boston where I received a BS from Emerson College. I mostly grew up in New Jersey, but am originally from Bulgaria and love to spend time there in the summer. I love to travel, cook, dance, paint, play pool, and beat people at cards and board games. I am very excited to get to know all the staff and students here and have a great year!
Hi, I’m Tara Sullivan and I am so excited to bring theatre to Lincoln. I graduated from the University of Montana, studied at Circle in the Square Theatre School, performed in summer theatres, and acted in two national tours before the opportunity to build a high school drama program presented itself at Timberline High School in Boise, Idaho. In high school I loved theatre, and really wanted to be a teacher that created a theatre program from the ground up.
During my 11 years at Timberline, I directed over 20 productions including plays, musicals, and improv nights. Every day I was amazed at what high school drama students could accomplish. Taking theatre has many great benefits. When kids leave a theatre program they have skills that help them in every aspect of life. They develop problem solving, interpersonal, leadership, and spatial awareness skills. They learn about self-care, the art of storytelling, use theatre for social change, and the importance of following through on a commitment.
I also teach math and connect it to the arts whenever possible. I hope to see you in my class. I am so excited to be a part of the new Lincoln community.
Hi there! I am Alexander Theoryn and I am a math teacher here at Lincoln High School. I was born and raised in Southern California before going to the University of Arizona for my undergrad degree. From there my wife and I have lived in Tennessee, back to Arizona, and now have found our home here in the PNW. Out of the many places we have lived I have loved my time in the Lincoln and Seattle community. Much like many of my students, I too was in school during the pandemic, finishing my Masters degree completely online at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. When I am not teaching I am probably soaking up as much family time as possible with my wife, son, and three dogs. I am a huge sports fan and also love to work out and play sports as well. I am always on the lookout for a good book and documentary. I am so excited to be returning to Lincoln for this school year!
I’m Nanako Tsujimoto. I grew up in Nara, Japan. I studied Economics in Osaka before coming to Illinois where I discovered glass art and decided to pursue Glassblowing. I earned a BA in Art from Southern Illinois University and moved to Seattle in 2001. I have a Master in Teaching in Special Education from City University and I have been with SPS for almost 10 years working with at-risk-youth most of my career. I’m currently teaching at Juvenile Detention. One of my core beliefs is to meet students where they are at and recognize their individuality to build a strong relationship. I very much enjoy working with adolescents and feel so privileged to be a part of their journey to find unique pathways to the future. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, hiking and cooking. I live with my two daughters in Seattle. I’m excited to join the Lynx Family and looking forward to meeting everyone in the fall!
Hello! I'm Mitra Vahdati (they/them) and I am grateful to be a member of the Lincoln Counseling Team. I grew up in Southern California and moved to Washington to attend college. If I'm not at Lincoln, I'm probably working on some pottery, reading sci fi, taking an aimless walk or watching a horror movie with friends. I love getting to know students and their families, and I'm looking forward to supporting you all in your journeys through high school (and beyond). The Lynx community is a special one and I'm happy to be here with you all.
I am passionate about science and learning, and I love teaching at Lincoln High School! I was born and raised in South Africa but moved to the US to obtain my PhD in Molecular Biology at Johns Hopkins University. I did research as a postdoc and then staff scientist in the Basic Sciences Division at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center for 9 years, but my true calling is education. I received my Master's in Teaching Math and Science from Seattle Pacific University. Prior to teaching at Lincoln, I taught at Hamilton International MS for four years. I am looking forward to continue to build a welcoming, equitable, and empowering environment for all students at Lincoln. I am excited about teaching Chemistry, Physics, and Genome Science this year! I have been living in Seattle since 1998. My husband and I have two daughters, both in college. When not teaching, I like to read and discuss all things sciency, novels, and current events. I also love hiking and camping, swimming, movies, and walking my dog.
I was born and raised in CA and just recently got married and moved to WA with my husband. I earned my Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Bilingual Teaching Credential from San Diego State University in 2013, then eventually earned my Masters in Mathematics Teaching from California State University of Fullerton.
I’m huge on building relationships with my colleagues and students and look forward to my time at LHS.
I have been working in Seattle Public Schools as an IEP teacher since 2019. I was born on the east coast, raised in Oregon, and I’ve lived in Seattle since college. I am a Husky through and through – attending University of Washington for my bachelor’s degree in finance and for my master’s degree in special education. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy reading, staying active, and working on sewing projects.
My name is Robin Ware and I am one of the Health and PE teachers and also the interim Athletic Director at Lincoln. I grew up nearby in Federal Way and then moved to California for college and got degrees in both teaching and athletic training. I worked as an athletic trainer (a medical professional, not a personal trainer) at various high schools for 5 years before working at Boeing for a year. I missed teaching and decided to get back into working with students. I taught for two years at McClure Middle School and got to follow half my students to Lincoln (they’ll never escape me) where I’ve been since the school reopened. I am also the head volleyball coach here at Lincoln #threeteamsonefamily. In my spare time, I like to be lazy and watch movies and tv, bake/eat, and hang out with my husband and family, plus our 3 cats, and 1 dog. I also love to play volleyball, soccer, and pickleball, and just enjoy the Seattle-area in general!
Hello Lynx! I’m looking forward to another year of Science at Lincoln. This year I’ll teach Marine Science and 9th grade science (Physics A/Chemistry A).
This will be my 7th year working with Seattle Public Schools. Before teaching at Lincoln I taught high school science at Garfield and 7th/8th grade science at South Shore in Rainier Beach. My background is in outdoor education. After college I spent over 10 years teaching youth different job readiness, leadership, and outdoor skills. From building trails in local parks to doing marine biology experiments on boats in Puget Sound. I love exploring the natural world and trying to figure out how things work.
In my free time I enjoy biking, swimming, woodworking, growing tomatoes in the pea-patch, baking blackberry pie, and going on outdoor adventures with my family. I have three kids (7 months, 7 years, and 9 years old) and a cat. See you in science!!
