For the 2021-2022 school year, I will be splitting my time between Adams Elementary and Greenwood Elementary, on a weekly basis.

Proud graduate of Seattle Public Schools. Bass trombonist and brass doubler in Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra, Harmonia, and Better As Brass. Cat mom to Orion.

My schedule:

• Monday-Friday: Catharine Blaine
• Monday: Leschi
• Tuesday: James Baldwin
• Wednesday: Laurelhurst
• Thursday: North Beach
• Friday: Sand Point

Random facts about me:

• I ride unicycle (sometimes while playing an instrument)
• I won a frozen yogurt eating competition
• I love MOD Pizza
• I don’t actually eat much froyo or pizza
• My real favorite food: decaf coffee
• Favorite music: listening to my students after they've practiced something they're excited about!

Personal Message

Years at Adams: Five years as Principal, five years as Assistant Principal and one year as an intern.

Educational background: Bachelor of Science in Finance (University of Illinois); Master of Education (University of Washington); Principal Certificate (Western Washington University)

Past careers/lives before Adams: I have worked for two other school districts (Everett and Highline) as a special education teacher. Before that, I was a CPA/Accountant. I worked for Seattle Housing Authority for quite a while as an accounting manager.

My name is Darlene and I’m your part time school nurse. I enjoy helping to make sure you are healthy and ready to learn. I enjoy staying active with my two teenagers who are in 8th and 11th grade. My hobbies include gardening, running and ancestral research. Education: MBA Western Governors University, BSN & BA University of Washington / ADN Highline Community College