Parent Ambassadors
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Laura Cohn
I am a mom of three, two adult children and my youngest is currently in 7th grade at Soundview. We've been a Soundview family since 2014 and love the school and it's community. We absolutely adore Soundview for a plethora of reasons. Personally, I really appreciate the fact that the academic programs are top-notch while also emphasizing the importance of being a compassionate and mindful member of the community. The school places a strong emphasis on treating students as individuals and valuing their unique differences.
One of my favorite things about Soundview is they inspire students to become responsible global citizens while fostering their critical thinking skills.
Current Grades of Children: Grade 7
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Kira Shively-Pelayo
I am a mom of two Soundview students. We chose Soundview because we wanted our children to have a continuum of education that is based on the International Baccalaureate principles. In Soundview we have found a school that allows our children to thrive by meeting them where they are and focusing on the whole child approach to education.
One of my favorite things about Soundview is that it’s more than a school, it is a community - rooted in compassion for every student and their family.Current Grades of Children: Early Childhood & Grade 3
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Jason Chu
I have two kids at Soundview and this will be my family's third year at the school. Soundview has been a wonderful place for my children to grow and develop. I've watched them learn about both the world and themselves. Soundview is my first and only experience with an independent school and I have been thrilled with the environment, curriculum, and community that has been afforded my family.
One of my favorite things about Soundview: Soundview does a particularly good job of balancing the wide ranging needs of growing young minds. I appreciate the level of intentionality that goes into developing a classroom program, or a multi-week unit of inquiry, or a roadmap for the school year. Meanwhile, I love that both the teachers and programs are open to listening and at times following students' leads. Where Soundview School differentiates is taking these seemingly different paths to learning and fusing them together into a singular development experience that is engaging and transformative.
Current Grades of Children: Kindergarten & Grade 2
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Yi-Chen Strong
Hi! My name is Yi-Chen Strong. I am originally from Taiwan but moved to Seattle 14 years ago. I have two girls who attend Soundview School: Lilyann (4th grade) and Vera (Early Childhood).
We love Soundview because it provides a warm environment, great teachers and staff who really know each student in and out. Beyond the wonderful environment one of the best parts of Soundview is their great teaching strategies. They base it on each student's unique social emotional learning situation in order to provide the best possible opportunities and outcomes.
Current Grades of Children: Early Childhood & Grade 4
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Alison Suttles
Our family has had the pleasure of being a part of the Soundview community for over 13 years! As the parent to two very different children - one who is neurodiverse and one who is nonbinary - I've been grateful for the safe environment Soundview has provided for my kids to understand themselves and explore their identities. They have always felt seen, understood, and appreciated for the traits that make them unique. The school we were drawn to when our oldest was 3 years old turned out to be the school both of my kids needed throughout their educational experience.
One of my favorite things about Soundview: We were drawn to Soundview because students of all ages are encouraged to ask big questions and are supported in seeking answers. By the time they leave Soundview, students are well-prepared to be critical thinkers and self-advocators in high school and beyond.
Current Grades of Children: Grade 8 and Alum (currently in Grade 11 )
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Nazira Sousa
This is our third year at Soundview. We have a daughter in 3rd grade. Soundview education has helped our daughter to be open-minded, and be a risk-taker. After much research, we found a school that values social-emotional skills as much as academic learning.
One of my favorite things about Soundview: The freedom that the students have to express and be themselves.
Current Grades of Children: Grade 3
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Whitney Suttell
I am a school administrator and I have two kids in the MYP at Soundview. When we moved to Seattle a year ago, Soundview was the perfect place for our kids to land. They made friends easily and have been so well-supported by their incredible teachers. The Skills Collaborative program has made an enormous difference to both of them.
One of my favorite things about Soundview: The experience of Outdoor School in 5th grade and in the MYP.
Current Grades of Children: Grade 6 & Grade 8
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Mojdeh Sami
I am a Montessori certified early childhood educator, a part-time CrossFit coach and stay at home mamma of two children, aged three years and eight years, one of which currently attends Soundview School as a third grader. Soundview has a wonderful global vision and education that is cooperative, supportive and encouraging.
On of my favorite things about Soundview is the guidance that the teacher and staff provide, and their focus on raising thoughtful, compassionate and engaged world citizens
Current Grades of Children: Grade 3