Amanda loves the beauty of mathematics. During the school year, Amanda teaches 2nd and 3rd graders at The Little School, where she is constantly seeking new ways to support her students to engage meaningfully with math, to build strong mathematical dispositions, and to find the joy in playing with mathematical ideas! Amanda firmly believes that everyone can understand math given direct experiences. In her spare time, Amanda is an avid reader, a voracious home cook, and a messy gardener. When the weather is nice, Amanda enjoys anything that involves being in the sun and near water. Amanda is thrilled to return to Girls Rock Math for a fifth summer!

Annabel was born in Seattle but moved to Taipei, Taiwan when she was eight years old and is now pursuing a political science degree at Wellesley College, a historically all-women's school in Massachusetts. In addition to struggling with where to call home, Annabel enjoys, reading, backpacking, travelling, watching Netflix, and learning new languages (she currently speaks Spanish and Chinese, and is learning Arabic). She is passionate about education, intersectional feminism, and the combination of the two. Having grown up with two math teachers as parents, Annabel has a fine array of cheesy math jokes and is excited to share them this summer in her first summer with GRM!

I am originally from Tucson, AZ and graduated from Boston University. I have lived in Seattle for almost 10 years. I have been an elementary school teacher for the past 3 years, teaching 3rd through 5th grade. This will be my 5th summer with Girls Rock Math. In my free time, I like running, hiking, yoga, cooking, and reading.

I'm a retired teacher, who took time off to create and manage a quickly developing and energetic group of three. As a result, I’ve spent a lot of time advocating and volunteering in schools. I’ve worn a variety of hats – coach, chaperone, room rep, Board member, PTA head – to name a few.

Prior to motherhood I worked in education, both private and public settings, for years as an elementary school teacher. My Masters in Education has been useful on both sides of the conference table - as a parent and as a teacher.

As graduate of a woman’s college I know first hand the importance of providing a safe space for girls to explore and learn, to find their voice, and to challenge themselves. Art history was my major, so for me, Girls Rock Math is the perfect combination of things I love - math, art, and female empowerment.

When not schlepping my kids to a soccer field or an art class, I can be found giving a tour at the Frye Museum, reading a social justice book, walking my dogs Betty White and Gracie Allen, or playing tennis. This is my first summer with GRM.

I’m an elementary teacher with a passion for making learning fun. I think we learn the most when we feel comfortable and are having a good time. I love to learn through reading and traveling - there’s so much in this world to learn! I am passionate about nurturing the potential inside people and helping them achieve success. I believe the learning journey is best taken in community! When I’m not at school, you will usually find me either volunteering with rescue dogs, hiking or biking with my husband, or experimenting with food in the kitchen. I’m looking forward to my first summer at Girls Rock Math.

Carolyn grew up in Thailand, Los Angeles, eastern Washington, and Hawaii. She graduated from Smith College (a school all about empowering women and girls!) with a BA in both Elementary Education and German Studies. Carolyn currently teaches 3rd and 4th grade math at University Cooperative School and loves integrating play and origami into her lessons. Watching students become confident, enthusiastic and collaborative learners inspires her everyday on the job! In her free time, Carolyn goes running, sews cross-stitch patterns, watches Doctor Who, and plays Dungeons and Dragons (and other similar games) with her husband and friends! This is her second summer with GRM!

I have been married for almost 30 years and have 2 children: one at Cleveland HS and one at Denny MS. Currently, I am a Learning Specialist for Special Education with an Educational Services Company, but I was a Title I tutor in Math and Reading for Seattle Public Schools for several years. Prior to becoming a mom I worked for a Legal Research company in Washington, D.C. and became a Financial Advisor after moving back to Seattle. I am a graduate of Garfield HS and Columbia University in the City of NY. I am looking forward to another summer of math fun at GRM!

Hi my name is Catherine Comings and I’m so excited to be teaching my 5th summer at Girls Rock Math! I graduated from Western Washington University in 2015 with a degree in Elementary Education and since then have been teaching in Seattle public schools. I teach at Lowell Elementary which is situated on Capitol Hill in Seattle. I’ve taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade and am preparing to jump down to kindergarten this coming fall! I’m looking forward to another fun summer!

Christine Johnson had always had a passion for math and is currently a middle school math teacher in Mukilteo. When she isn’t at school, Christine enjoys going on hikes or to the beach with her corgi, Russet. One of Christine’s favorite places to hike is Whidbey Island, where she grew up. This is her first summer with Girls Rock Math Camp and she can’t wait to get it started!

Deborah Wexler Bartlett grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Having grown up at sea level, the varied geography of Seattle beckoned in 1995. She traveled the country on a retro-fitted school bus pursuing her Environmental Education Masters through Lesley University and the Audubon Expedition Institute. Deborah attained her resident teaching certificate and Masters of Arts in Teaching from Seattle Pacific University. Since then she has taught preschool-5th grade and is currently teaching at Spruce Street School. She loves to read, scrapbook, try new things, and cook with her family. She is excited to be back for her second summer at Girls Rock Math.

I have always loved math. As a kid, I had a hard time reading, and math was always a friend to me. When I went to college, I learned that math is an essential part of my favorite subject - Biology! I earned a PhD in insect biology and an MS in plant biology. As a biologist I have studied plants and insects all over the world, and now I teach natural sciences to kids and adults. I am excited to join Girl Rock Math this first year!

This is Erica's fourth summer working at Girls Rock Math. During the school year, she teaches a multiage classroom of 4th and 5th graders at Spruce Street School, an independent school in downtown Seattle, where she has been teaching for 12 years. She loves helping her students see the ways that math is everywhere and believes that everyone can think mathematically in their own unique ways. In her free time, Erica enjoys cooking and spending time outside with her two-year-old son.

Haley Welliver, a sophomore computer science major and fine arts minor at the University of Portland continues her commitment to girls STEM outreach at Girls Rock Math. After two summer internships at the Microsoft Corporation, where she gained technical confidence and leadership skills, she is excited to share her realization that STEM fields need creative thinkers. Haley is a graduate of Holy Names Academy where she held roles as Coding Club President, Robotics Team Programming Captain, and lead guitarist of her band, New Nostalgia. During high school, she supported the Pacific Science Center as a Science Educator in Training (SET), volunteering at summer camps. Haley also loves to create art, ranging from digital drawings to large-scale origami. This is Haley's first year with GRM.

Hayley started to love Math from a very young age growing up on a farm in California. This didn’t change when her family went on an RV trip around the United States and Canada for a year, In fact, her passion for numbers grew. While in Oregon, math became a bit more challenging and Hayley realized she had to work harder. She graduated from Williamette University with a degree in biology with a focus on microbiology. Her microbiology passion led her to the midwest where she worked in labs. She found a love for teaching, and she was able to graduate with a Masters of Arts in Teaching from the University of Chicago. She worked for the Chicago Public School before the pull of the west coast brought her to the Pacific Northwest. We're excited she's joining us this summer for GRM.

Jessica Wexler earned her Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from Western Washington University, Masters in Elementary Education from Antioch University, and Masters in Education in Leadership in STEM Education from University of Southern California. She began her teaching career in 2004. She created Girls Rock Math in 2012, and has been directing and leading camps ever since. She can't imagine a better way to spend her days!

Hi, I’m Jessie. I’ve been teaching for over 14 years, primarily kindergarten, at The Island School on Bainbridge Island. I’m also the Spanish teacher there, a role that I absolutely adore, along with nurturing the young ones. At our school, we believe deeply in life-long learning, or having an ongoing growth mindset. We also represent the importance of being a strong, supportive team: community is at the essence. Girls Rock Math is an organization that embodies overlapping philosophies. Math is an amazing way to study the world and build on essential life skills. GRM is a vehicle in which young females are building their confidence, both academic and emotional. I am glad to be returning this year, and my daughters are excited to be involved again as well!

I hold a Residency Teaching Certificate from the state of Washington. I thrive in working one on one with campers, Girls Rock staff and campsite employees. My core belief is that relationship and trust come first, before engagement and learning. Julie has been with GRM for five years.

I have been a Seattle resident for over 27 years, currently living in an intergenerational Co-housing community in Capitol Hill. I raised my now adult sons in the South King County area.

When not working or volunteering I spend time with my family, my co-housing family, and friends. I practice yoga, play tennis, cycle, hike, ski, read, garden, and cook.

Hey, ya'll. My name is Kelly Gillean. I'm originally from Little Rock, Arkansas and while I'm sad to be missing out on the sweltering Southern summer, I'm very excited to be joining the Girls Rock Math teaching team and exploring around Seattle in the beautiful summer sun. During the school year, I teach 3rd grade at Hawthorne Elementary - Go Phoenixes! I love Ultimate Frisbee, speaking Spanish, and of course, Math! This is Kelly's first year with GRM.

Lisa is a 5th-7th grade math teacher at an independent school in NYC and lives in Brooklyn, NY. Lisa has been teaching math or science for the past 13 years. She loves teaching math because it gives us a way to understand the world and all the patterns you can find are fun. Lisa has a masters in Museum Education from Bank Street College of Education. When not teaching math, Lisa spends her time taking recreational acrobatic classes particularly flying trapeze. She also loves birdwatching, exploring different gardens and biking around. This is her 5th summer with GRM!

Hi! My name is Mai Ogawa and I will be a Site Manager this summer. I am a recent graduate from the University of Washington with Psychology and Early Childhood Family Studies degrees. I will start my Master’s in Teaching soon and I am excited to become a teacher! This is my first time with GRM but I am so glad I have found them to learn and grow together with the girls! I am also originally from Japan!

Mary Lulloff is a native of Phoenix, AZ and the middle of three kids. Now, she is living in Seattle for the summer! Mary just completed her freshman year of college at Boston University where she is majoring in math and economics. Her work history includes working at a Kumon learning center and tutoring elementary students at a Boston public school. For fun, Mary enjoys reading, music, knitting and finding the best ice cream in every city she visits. This is Mary's first year with GRM.

Hi there! My name is Mel and I live in Portland, Oregon with my two dogs, Coda and Rudy. I teach K - 5 art in a Spanish Immersion Elementary School during the regular school year in Portland, and have adventures in the summer, such as working at Girls Rock Math! I love to travel, sing, cook, get creative in a number of ways, and learn new things! I’m excited to get to know you all this summer in my first year of camp!

Hi, I'm Melissa! I've been an educator for over twenty years, working as a classroom teacher with early childhood and kindergarten kids and an art teacher for grades K-8. I also created a professional network called Seattle area Progressive Educators' Network (SeaPEN), that brings together teachers committed to holistic education and social justice. I've worked with GRM as both a site director and a teacher and I'm excited to be returning to Girls Rock Math for my fifth summer! I love working with GRM because it's mission is so important. Girls deserve to feel empowered and confident in math, while having fun! I enjoy using my skills as an art teacher to help the kids explore mathematical concepts creatively. I also enjoy supporting our counselors as they provide great examples of what it means to be a powerful, bold, smart, and brave GIRL! When I'm not teaching, I enjoy climbing, drawing, cloud-watching, and cooking, eating, and laughing with friends.

Molly Sinnott is an 8th grade teacher at Mercer Middle School in Seattle. She is a graduate of Colorado College and originally hails from the Midwest. When not teaching, Molly loves to play ultimate frisbee and is a part of a competitive women's club team in the Seattle area. She loves to explore the mountains of the northwest, cook delicious food, and travel. This is her first summer with GRM.

Hi! My name is Natasha Bunnag. I am so excited to join Girls Rock Math this summer. I am a 1st grade teacher in Kirkland, with a Bachelor’s in Toxicology from Penn State and a Master’s in Education from St. John’s University. I moved to Seattle from New York City in 2017 and have been enjoying exploring the Pacific Northwest with my dog Buddy! This is her first summer with GRM.

My name is Nicole Matthews and I’ve been teaching at The Little School in Bellevue for the past six years. I taught at GRM last summer and am happy to be back again! I received my BA in Elementary Education and English, my Master’s in Teaching, and my Teaching Certification from Seattle Pacific University. I was born and raised in the PNW and enjoy spending time with my family and friends, being outdoors, snowboarding, indoor bouldering, running, reading, and gardening. This past summer my husband and I bought our first house and this summer we’re excited to be bringing home an adorable kitten.

Rachel Alva is an experienced Seattle teacher who LOVES teaching each summer at Girls Rock Math. After spending several years teaching at John Muir and the HCC program at Cascadia, Rachel is currently taking on primary caregiver status for her three year old and newborn daughters. She stays connected with her passion for teaching by subbing in Seattle Public Schools, tutoring, leading cross stitch workshops for kids and adults, piloting her original garden-education curriculum with her daughter’s preschool, and best of all, through Girls Rock Math. Camp is one of Rachel’s favorite highlights of the year, and this is her 5th summer teaching with GRM.

Rachel Wallerstedt has been working with Girls Rock Math for four years. During the school year, she is a substitute teacher in North Seattle. Rachel lives with her husband and their cat Hrothgar in Greenwood, and her favorite kind of triangle is isosceles.

I am a current college student at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma WA! I am studying Exercise Science and plan on continuing my education in the field of Occupational Therapy. I started at Girls Rock Math last summer as an intern and I am so excited to be back now as a Site Director. When not at work this summer you will probably find me at Greenlake or Golden Gardens on a sunny day!

Sarah grew up in the Seattle area and studied physics at the University of Washington. She has taught math and science for a number of years at Billings Middle School near Green Lake. Along with spending time outdoors, she enjoys reading, making various arts and crafts, and taking ballet classes. On school breaks Sarah enjoys to travel, especially to new national parks and countries. This is her fourth year with GRM and she is very excited to be back for another amazing summer!

Hi! My name is Tyler Volpe-Knock and I am a rising senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where I study math, teaching and french. My mom is a retired math teacher and I have wanted to be a math teacher since second grade. I started learning French in first grade and now I'm fluent! I love traveling, swimming and spending time with friends and family, including my dog, Bailee. While in Seattle this summer, I hope to go skydiving (for the second time) and eat lots of ice cream!