I am the Sped/Online Teacher at Beacon Academy.  I have been an educator for 23 years now, this will be my 4th year with IA.   I grew up on the East Coast and lived in 7 different states throughout my life.   I have been in Seattle now for 8 years.  I love to travel, being in the outdoors, especially the beach, music, and doing things with my family and dog.

This is Mr. Herbison's 24th year of teaching and 22nd year teaching in Seattle Public Schools. Mr. Herbison is a native of Seattle and attended Seattle Public Schools, grades K-12. He graduated from Western Washington University for both his Bachelor's and Master's Degree. Mr. Herbison is married and has two children. Both attended Jane Addams! Mr. Herbison loves the JAMS community and strives to provide a safe and nurturing environment for both students and his colleagues.

Biography

Building school social worker as well as 504 coordinator for 9th and 10th grade students.

,Personal Message

Reach out to me for any resource question or needs for yourself or your family! I can either provide you resources or find it for you. I can also answer any questions about attendance or 504. If you are calling, please leave me a message! I will get back to you at my earliest convenience. 

Christie is a social justice advocate, and educator with endorsements in English, Reading, Special Education, and Visual Art. Christie graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 2004 with a B.A. in English literature and creative writing, and again in 2010 with a M.A. in teaching. Christie lived in Wallingford during some formative years and has fond memories of the neighborhood. One of her first teaching jobs was at Seattle Evening School, housed in the old Lincoln High School building.