Administration

Principal

Emily Whitten

I am thrilled to be joining this thoughtful and engaging learning community, and I wanted to share a little bit about myself both professionally and personally, so you could get to know my story. I look forward to hearing your family’s story.

My professional journey began at Seattle Pacific University, student teaching in south Seattle and teaching in Guatemala City for a summer. I taught in the Bellevue School District for nine years, at Chinook Middle School for one year and then for eight years at Spiritridge Elementary School, where we housed the district gifted program. After returning to SPU for my Masters' of Educational Leadership and Principal Certification, I served as Assistant Principal of Woodridge Elementary for three years and Ardmore Elementary for four years. Over the past two years I’ve been the Principal of Kellogg Marsh Elementary School in the Marysville School District. My work has always been about bringing communities together and partnering for the success of each and every student. I believe that together we are stronger, and our students benefit. I’ve already found so much joy in my transition to NSD and the Moorlands community.

Personally, I live in Monroe with my husband and my two sons. When I am not working, I love reading, music, enjoying the outdoors with my boys, taking walks with friends, and visiting my extended family in Kirkland. I am a diehard Seahawks fan, but I grew up in Chicago, so I also love the Cubs.

I look forward to learning about all of the things that make Moorlands a special place for learning and look forward to growing together in the coming months! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns at: ewhitten@nsd.org. I look forward to working alongside you and growing as a community!

Mrs. Emily Whitten
ewhitten@nsd.org
425-408-5100 to schedule an appointment

Assistant Principal

I am thrilled to be joining the Moorlands Elementary community as the Assistant Principal! I wanted to share a little bit about myself, both professionally and personally, so you can get to know more about my story. Even more importantly, I look forward to learning about you, your family, and the experiences that make Moorlands such a special community.

My journey in education began more than 15 years ago as an elementary classroom teacher. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to teach Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades in a variety of classroom settings, including highly capable, inclusive, and diverse learning environments. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and later completed my Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Reading. As my passion for supporting students and educators continued to grow, I earned my Washington State Principal Certification and pursued opportunities to expand my leadership beyond the classroom.

Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to serve in many leadership roles, including grade-level leadership, school leadership teams, Racial Equity and Justice work, professional development, MTSS, inclusionary practices, and schoolwide initiatives focused on student achievement and belonging. Some of the work I am most proud of has centered around creating systems that ensure all students feel known, valued, included, and supported. I believe deeply that strong schools are built through relationships and that when educators, students, and families work together, we create stronger and more equitable learning communities for every child.

This year, I am excited and grateful to serve as an Assistant Principal in the Northshore School District, supporting both Moorlands Elementary and Canyon Creek Elementary. I will be at Moorlands on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and every other Wednesday. Although I split my time between two wonderful school communities, I am committed to being present, accessible, and invested in the students, staff, and families at Moorlands.

As I begin my time here, one of my greatest priorities is to listen and learn. I want to understand the traditions, strengths, experiences, and perspectives that make Moorlands who we are. I am especially passionate about student voice, belonging, inclusion, and creating spaces where every student feels safe being authentically themselves. I believe leadership begins with relationships, and I look forward to partnering with families and staff to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Personally, family is incredibly important to me. I am married to my husband, Marcus, and together we are raising three-soon to be four boys—My stepson's Logan and Hudson, and our son Spencer, and "Baby T" will be joining us in December. Much of my time outside of school is spent with my family, and being a parent has given me an even deeper appreciation for the trust families place in us when they send their children to school each day.

I am incredibly excited to learn about all the things that make Moorlands a special place to learn and grow. I look forward to building relationships with our students and families, celebrating our strengths, listening to your experiences and ideas, and working alongside you as we continue building a community where everyone belongs.

Please never hesitate to reach out with a question, concern, idea, or simply to introduce yourself. I look forward to getting to know you and your family!

Mrs. Jackie Tabert
jtabert@nsd.org
(425) 408-5113
Assistant Principal
Moorlands Elementary & Canyon Creek Elementary

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