Inae Piercy, Head of School
M.S. Computer Science Engineering, B.S. Nuclear Medicine

Mrs. Piercy and her husband founded Soundview School in 1996 to provide a non-traditional progressive education to their own children and to serve the needs of children with high intellectual and creative promise. She developed Soundview School to challenge highly capable young students academically, while providing them with an enriched fine arts program to foster their natural creativity.

One of her strengths is the real-world working experience she brings to the school. Mrs. Piercy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Medicine from Seattle University, and a Master of Science degree in Computer Science Engineering from San Jose State University. She has had two full careers working in the field of nuclear medicine, and working as a software engineer for high technology corporations Hewlett Packard and Novell.

Katie Auker, Director of Admissions & Community Relations
M. Ed. Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, B.A. Speech Communications

Ms. Auker has gathered a variety of experience in education since graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She managed several programs as a Center Director at SCORE! Educational Centers in San Jose, California, coached Women’s Varsity basketball, taught, tutored and worked in development at a private school before doing her graduate studies at the University of Washington. In addition to her work at Soundview, she served on the Board of Directors of Seattle Education Access, a non-profit that provides scholarships and support for homeless and disadvantaged youth so they can pursue college degrees.

Alan Piercy, Technology Director
M.S. Computer Science Engineering, B.A. Geology

Trained as an engineer and scientist, Mr. Piercy worked for twenty years developing software for companies such as Hewlett Packard, Novell, and Intermec. He earned an MS in Computer Science Engineering from San Jose State University and a BA in Geology from the University of California. Mr. Piercy is responsible for managing Soundview's technology infrastructure and optimizing Soundview's administrative processes. He teaches after school computer programming classes to the upper grades.

Hazel Sapida, Assistant to the Head of School
B.A. Business Administration

Ms. Sapida graduated from Seattle Pacific University in June 2008 and joined Soundview the following September. She found enjoyment in working in teams through playing competitive soccer and other sports, as well as managing several food-service operations throughout high school and college. She takes care of day-to-day business operations in the front office, coordinating communication regarding school events and parent volunteers, and supports the rest of the administration and faculty.

Bill Good, Facilities Manager
B.A. Ed., Associate Data Processing, MBA Information Systems

Mr. Good studied at Central Washington State College, Clover Park Voc-Tech, and City University. He worked at several high-profile local corporations and co-managed his own high-tech placement firm. He also substituted for preschool through twelfth grade. His interest in facilities management began as a teenager; his father was a Property Manager and sent him and his brother to repair and manage rentals.

Lorie Gail, Business Manager
B.S. Accounting, Certified Management Accountant

Ms. Gail earned her degree in Accounting from Central Washington University (Lynnwood Campus) while working part time and raising two children. Her accounting specialty is in setting up and maintaining accounting systems and has been working in the Business Office of Soundview since 1999. She is an avid cyclist and walker and has completed such events as Seattle to Portland (STP), Ride Around Washington (RAW), and the Three-Day Breast Cancer Walk.

Peter Hodges, Primary & Middle School Section Head and 4th Grade
See biography under "Teachers"

Neena Mathews, Early Childhood Section Head and Kindergarten
See biography under "Teachers"