I am so excited to begin my teaching career at Lincoln High School this year as a part of the IEP department! I have recently graduated with a Master of Special Education at the University of Washington- Go Dawgs. I have spent the past 3 years working in SPS, first as an Americorps volunteer with City Year, and then as an IA at both Denny Middle School and Garfield High School. After growing up in a small town in Nebraska, I moved to Seattle in 2012 and love the pacific northwest! I am deeply looking forward to connecting and growing both personally and professionally with the Lincoln community!
Allen, Jessica
Counselor: Grades 10: Last Names H-N, Grade 11: Last Names: H-N, O-Z, Grade 12: Last Names K-Q
Throughout this school year; I will be getting to know the 9th grade class and helping them navigate this first year of high school. I will work with the 9th grade teachers and other stakeholders to conduct classroom lessons and initiate individual meetings to establish rapport with our students. My goal is to be a bridge during this transition period; someone the 9th graders can count on to assist the successful completion of 9th grade. This can be a tough transition for some and scary for others…my hope is that I will be able to ease these feelings and provide a safe option to express feelings and concerns and to positively affect change together. I look forward to a Great year with each of you!
Please check the Counseling page and be sure to download the Garfield APP for Android or Apple to get the latest news and up to date information about Garfield!
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 206-252-2280 or via email kalston@seattleschools.org.
Looking forward to this year,
Thank You,
Ms. ALSTON
206-252-2280 DIRECT | 206-252-2271 FAX
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." ~Frederick Douglass
I worked in biotech before starting at Garfield in 2018-2019 where I'm currently teaching introduction to Physics/Chemistry as well as an AP Biology course.
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I can't think of a cooler community than we have at Garfield. I'm forever inspired by our students and I feel especially fortunate to work with the committed and rigorous teachers we have in our Science Department. Our goal is to empower students with the problem solving skills needed to navigate their world and the confidence to pursue their own questions.
