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We are thrilled to welcome four new staff members to the Bridge School for the 2023-24 school year. Visit our Meet the Staff page for more info about each of them!

Jewel C. Hawley (she/her) joins as our Kokanee teacher. A Filipina American born and raised in Seattle, WA, Jewel has over a decade of teaching experience. She is also a parent of a Coho student!

Jessica Wride (she/her) joins as our Coho teacher. Jessica has over a decade of experience in schools, both as a classroom teacher and as a social-emotional coach. She is also a visual artist.

Amanda Hill (she/they) joins as our Head of School. Amanda has over 15 years of experience as a teacher and administrator in college settings. She brings a passion for ,and experience in, creating anti-racist, gender inclusive, and neurodiverse affirming learning environments. They are also a studio potter and an avid reader.

Alexis Wolfe Mbassa (she/her) joins as a Wilderness Explorations and Creative Enrichment instructor. She is filled with joy about the ability to bring her long-time passions of outdoor education, journalism, and the arts to The Bridge School. Alexis recently returned to Seattle after 15 years living and teaching in NYC.

Enrolling more than one child?  See “Applying for Financial Aid” for Sibling Scholarship Application

Children are naturally curious and love learning.  At The Bridge School explore, test new ideas and build confidence through authentic hands-on activities, interdisciplinary projects, interesting field trips, outdoor education and student-inspired investigations.

For children to develop creatively, they need safe places to take risks and practice self-expression.  At The Bridge School students have many opportunities to make choices, express themselves and develop their creative abilities through theater, music, arts and visual presentations.

Our school is rooted in a strong school community that includes students, families and teachers learning, working and playing together.  By respectfully sharing ideas and responsibilities we foster compassion, understanding, friendship and fun!

The Bridge School provides an education rich in exploration, community, connecting to nature and interdisciplinary learning. Our goal is to nurture children’s natural love of learning by listening and working with students to meet their needs.