2022-2023 Board of Directors
Current Term: 2022-2024
Jessica Lin, President
I'm a California native, growing up in Southern California and then living in the San Francisco Bay Area for 18 years after that. For my undergrad, I studied Chinese and economics at UC Berkeley. For my master's, I studied criminology at UC Irvine. I worked at Google for 18 years as a program manager and left at the beginning of 2022 to run my own real estate investing business. My husband, Ryan, and I moved to Washington at the beginning of 2017, and have loved being here ever since. We enjoy camping, hiking, and traveling. We have 2 kids at MCH. Vivienne (4) is currently in Nootka Rose and Philip (1) is in Kinnikinnick. Both kids started when they were about 7 months old and have thrived and grown so beautifully here. Our whole family absolutely loves the school and all the staff that make MCH the wonderful place it is. With a little more free time on my hands, I'm looking forward to being a more active member of the parent community.
I'm a California native, growing up in Southern California and then living in the San Francisco Bay Area for 18 years after that. For my undergrad, I studied Chinese and economics at UC Berkeley. For my master's, I studied criminology at UC Irvine. I worked at Google for 18 years as a program manager and left at the beginning of 2022 to run my own real estate investing business. My husband, Ryan, and I moved to Washington at the beginning of 2017, and have loved being here ever since. We enjoy camping, hiking, and traveling. We have 2 kids at MCH. Vivienne (4) is currently in Nootka Rose and Philip (1) is in Kinnikinnick. Both kids started when they were about 7 months old and have thrived and grown so beautifully here. Our whole family absolutely loves the school and all the staff that make MCH the wonderful place it is. With a little more free time on my hands, I'm looking forward to being a more active member of the parent community.
Current Term: 2021-2023
Taryn Rathbone-Daub, Vice President
I grew up in small town Connecticut, and completed my formal education on the East Coast. After earning my undergraduate degree from Williams College and my veterinary degree from Cornell University, I spent two years practicing as a horse vet in California. In 2014, I relocated to the Puget Sound area, where I founded my own veterinary practice. I love being my own boss! When I’m not working, I can usually be found outside spending time with my family, running, gardening or tackling a new house project. Our family joined the MCH community in the fall of 2020, and my son has thrived in the EC program! I look forward to supporting the school and building community with the Parent Association.
I grew up in small town Connecticut, and completed my formal education on the East Coast. After earning my undergraduate degree from Williams College and my veterinary degree from Cornell University, I spent two years practicing as a horse vet in California. In 2014, I relocated to the Puget Sound area, where I founded my own veterinary practice. I love being my own boss! When I’m not working, I can usually be found outside spending time with my family, running, gardening or tackling a new house project. Our family joined the MCH community in the fall of 2020, and my son has thrived in the EC program! I look forward to supporting the school and building community with the Parent Association.
Current Term: 2021-2023
Amy Stojsavljevic, Secretary
As a Navy brat, I moved around a bit as a child but grew up primarily in Florida. I have a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in Marketing from Emerson College in Boston. Since graduating, I’ve lived primarily on the West Coast, working in various public relations roles, before transitioning to work as a freelance voice actor a little more than a decade ago. My husband, daughter, and I moved to the Seattle area in 2019, and we enjoy hiking, boating, and trying different restaurants in the area. Our daughter, Ava, is four years old, and this is her third year at MCH. She loves her teachers, classmates, and her work, and talks about them constantly when not in school. My heart is so full with the knowledge that Ava is thriving at MCH, and I want to help the school and the community in any way I can.
As a Navy brat, I moved around a bit as a child but grew up primarily in Florida. I have a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in Marketing from Emerson College in Boston. Since graduating, I’ve lived primarily on the West Coast, working in various public relations roles, before transitioning to work as a freelance voice actor a little more than a decade ago. My husband, daughter, and I moved to the Seattle area in 2019, and we enjoy hiking, boating, and trying different restaurants in the area. Our daughter, Ava, is four years old, and this is her third year at MCH. She loves her teachers, classmates, and her work, and talks about them constantly when not in school. My heart is so full with the knowledge that Ava is thriving at MCH, and I want to help the school and the community in any way I can.
Current Term: 2022-2023
Tiff Stoner, Treasurer
As a first-generation immigrant, my family moved from Taiwan to Southern California. I grew up in Arcadia, California, then moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, to pursue a BS in Economics and Political Science at the University of Utah. Since graduation, I have worked in the financial industry, primarily in financial planning. Currently, I am working for a Seattle-based Wealth Management firm. My husband and I fell in love with Sounders soccer and the beautiful Pacific Northwest, so we moved out here ten years ago. Our family enjoys hiking, berry picking, and eating out at restaurants. My older daughter, Ally, is in Snowberry, and my younger one, Harper, is in the toddler program. Our family loves the value of Montessori teaching and has seen our daughter build self-confidence and independence this past year. I appreciate the care and support that the staff and teachers have provided, especially during these past two challenging years. It will be an honor and pleasure to support the MCH community by serving on the Parent Association board.
As a first-generation immigrant, my family moved from Taiwan to Southern California. I grew up in Arcadia, California, then moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, to pursue a BS in Economics and Political Science at the University of Utah. Since graduation, I have worked in the financial industry, primarily in financial planning. Currently, I am working for a Seattle-based Wealth Management firm. My husband and I fell in love with Sounders soccer and the beautiful Pacific Northwest, so we moved out here ten years ago. Our family enjoys hiking, berry picking, and eating out at restaurants. My older daughter, Ally, is in Snowberry, and my younger one, Harper, is in the toddler program. Our family loves the value of Montessori teaching and has seen our daughter build self-confidence and independence this past year. I appreciate the care and support that the staff and teachers have provided, especially during these past two challenging years. It will be an honor and pleasure to support the MCH community by serving on the Parent Association board.
Current Term: 2021-2023
Heather Sabotta
I grew up in Oregon and attended the Montessori School of Beaverton through Upper Elementary, so I am passionate about the Montessori method. My son Quentin is in the Early Childhood classroom, and I am very much looking forward to seeing him build his social and emotional skills throughout his time at MCH and gain a love of self-directed learning. Before Quentin was born, I worked in communications and business operations for Amazon and Microsoft for over 10 years. I love to plan, organize, and execute projects and events, and so I am thrilled to give my time and apply my skills to helping this school continue its success. Outside of school, as a family, we fill our days with traveling, boating, fishing, hiking, cooking, entertaining, gardening and watching movies.
I grew up in Oregon and attended the Montessori School of Beaverton through Upper Elementary, so I am passionate about the Montessori method. My son Quentin is in the Early Childhood classroom, and I am very much looking forward to seeing him build his social and emotional skills throughout his time at MCH and gain a love of self-directed learning. Before Quentin was born, I worked in communications and business operations for Amazon and Microsoft for over 10 years. I love to plan, organize, and execute projects and events, and so I am thrilled to give my time and apply my skills to helping this school continue its success. Outside of school, as a family, we fill our days with traveling, boating, fishing, hiking, cooking, entertaining, gardening and watching movies.
Current Term: 2021-2023
Julie Miller
I am a Colorado native who fell in love with the biodiversity here in the Pacific Northwest some 30 years ago. Our surroundings feel magical to this day. I still find myself in awe of the fact that I get to live here! Together with my children Ian (14) and Ellery (11, a Sitka Spruce student), we enjoy wandering through forests and camping with our dogs, reading, solving puzzles, and tinkering. We feel extremely fortunate to have found MCH and are excited to continue to get to know more families as we can again gather safely. It is my absolute pleasure to support this community by playing an active role in the Parent Association.
Professionally, I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator who holds a MS in Human Nutrition (Bastyr University), a Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Language (Spanish)/International Business (University of Puget Sound), a Certificate in Nonprofit Management (UW), and am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. I have over 20 years’ experience exploring parenting, food, and nutrition philosophies with diverse communities throughout the Seattle area. Currently in private practice, I offer experiential workshops and consultations to help adults grow informed, compassionate caregiver-child relationships around raising humans. Beyond this role, I am an advocate for nature-based learning, cultural competemility, and elevating neurological differences. I appreciate movement as medicine, listening to podcasts, live music, laughing out loud with friends & family and, much to my children’s dismay, speaking in puns.
I am a Colorado native who fell in love with the biodiversity here in the Pacific Northwest some 30 years ago. Our surroundings feel magical to this day. I still find myself in awe of the fact that I get to live here! Together with my children Ian (14) and Ellery (11, a Sitka Spruce student), we enjoy wandering through forests and camping with our dogs, reading, solving puzzles, and tinkering. We feel extremely fortunate to have found MCH and are excited to continue to get to know more families as we can again gather safely. It is my absolute pleasure to support this community by playing an active role in the Parent Association.
Professionally, I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator who holds a MS in Human Nutrition (Bastyr University), a Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Language (Spanish)/International Business (University of Puget Sound), a Certificate in Nonprofit Management (UW), and am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. I have over 20 years’ experience exploring parenting, food, and nutrition philosophies with diverse communities throughout the Seattle area. Currently in private practice, I offer experiential workshops and consultations to help adults grow informed, compassionate caregiver-child relationships around raising humans. Beyond this role, I am an advocate for nature-based learning, cultural competemility, and elevating neurological differences. I appreciate movement as medicine, listening to podcasts, live music, laughing out loud with friends & family and, much to my children’s dismay, speaking in puns.
Current Term: 2022-2024
Daniel Steinberg
I am a native of Philadelphia, though I spent my formative years on a small farm just outside of Sacramento. After moving back to the East Coast, I earned my bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and my master’s in Information Systems from Drexel University. Coming out of school, I started a small web and graphic design agency and more recently joined an online education company as the head of UI/UX design. My wife and I moved to Seattle in 2016 to slow down a bit and get closer to nature and it’s been incredible. We now call Sammamish home with our four-year-old son Cameron and 12-year-young cockapoo Pamela Beasley, and love exploring the Pacific Northwest, trying new food, and taking on DIY projects around the house. We’re thrilled to be joining MCH and are looking forward to connecting with other families while giving back to the community that we’re so lucky to be a part of.
I am a native of Philadelphia, though I spent my formative years on a small farm just outside of Sacramento. After moving back to the East Coast, I earned my bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and my master’s in Information Systems from Drexel University. Coming out of school, I started a small web and graphic design agency and more recently joined an online education company as the head of UI/UX design. My wife and I moved to Seattle in 2016 to slow down a bit and get closer to nature and it’s been incredible. We now call Sammamish home with our four-year-old son Cameron and 12-year-young cockapoo Pamela Beasley, and love exploring the Pacific Northwest, trying new food, and taking on DIY projects around the house. We’re thrilled to be joining MCH and are looking forward to connecting with other families while giving back to the community that we’re so lucky to be a part of.
Current Term: 2022-2024
John Cramer
I was born and raised in ski town USA. No, really. I was born in Aspen, CO and raised in Telluride, CO. This was all before Visa commercials and famous people sightseeing. But growing up there gave me a love of the outdoors, which brought me to the PNW. I’ve lived in the Seattle area twice, with my most recent tenure starting in 2010. During my first Seattle residency, I worked construction while putting myself through Shoreline Community College prior to heading to WSU for my B.S. in chemistry. Graduate school took me to British Columbia and Portland, OR, followed by a post-doctoral and scientific fellowships at NIH in the MD/DC region. During the great recession, I met my wife while we were both ski instructors in Telluride, CO. Upon returning to the Seattle area, I’ve spent my time volunteering at the animal shelter, supporting my wife while she navigates the corporate world, and managing our family as its grown to 2 dogs, 1 cat, and 2 kids. Our children started at MCH in the summer of 2022, but Kai (4) has been part of Montessori life in Seattle, and Anya (2) has been part time at a Reggio Emilia program. We look forward to being a part of the MCH Family.
I was born and raised in ski town USA. No, really. I was born in Aspen, CO and raised in Telluride, CO. This was all before Visa commercials and famous people sightseeing. But growing up there gave me a love of the outdoors, which brought me to the PNW. I’ve lived in the Seattle area twice, with my most recent tenure starting in 2010. During my first Seattle residency, I worked construction while putting myself through Shoreline Community College prior to heading to WSU for my B.S. in chemistry. Graduate school took me to British Columbia and Portland, OR, followed by a post-doctoral and scientific fellowships at NIH in the MD/DC region. During the great recession, I met my wife while we were both ski instructors in Telluride, CO. Upon returning to the Seattle area, I’ve spent my time volunteering at the animal shelter, supporting my wife while she navigates the corporate world, and managing our family as its grown to 2 dogs, 1 cat, and 2 kids. Our children started at MCH in the summer of 2022, but Kai (4) has been part of Montessori life in Seattle, and Anya (2) has been part time at a Reggio Emilia program. We look forward to being a part of the MCH Family.
Current Term: 2022-2024
Jonathan Ng
I am from sunny Singapore, a country that only has one season (glorious summer) all year round! I count myself as a double "dawg" having graduated with an Industrial Engineering bachelor's degree and an MBA from the University of Washington where I was lucky to meet my wife (Joanne). Through our academic years, we fell in love with Seattle with the nearby Pacific Northwest hiking trails and so decided to transplant ourselves here to start a new life. Our son, James (who is only 13 months old), joined the MCH family in September'22. In our spare time, we enjoy visiting parks, hiking picturesque trails and exploring the various restaurants the city has to offer. I am currently at Microsoft and my wife runs her own startup managing real estate properties in WA. I believe strongly in contributing to the MCH community and would love to have the privilege to do so.
I am from sunny Singapore, a country that only has one season (glorious summer) all year round! I count myself as a double "dawg" having graduated with an Industrial Engineering bachelor's degree and an MBA from the University of Washington where I was lucky to meet my wife (Joanne). Through our academic years, we fell in love with Seattle with the nearby Pacific Northwest hiking trails and so decided to transplant ourselves here to start a new life. Our son, James (who is only 13 months old), joined the MCH family in September'22. In our spare time, we enjoy visiting parks, hiking picturesque trails and exploring the various restaurants the city has to offer. I am currently at Microsoft and my wife runs her own startup managing real estate properties in WA. I believe strongly in contributing to the MCH community and would love to have the privilege to do so.
Current Term: 2022-2024
Sulafa Talha
I grew up in the United Arab Emirates, between Dubai and Abu-Dhabi. My higher education was an adventure in Africa, I have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from University of Khartoum and master’s degree in Information and Network Security from University of Khartoum as well. I nominated as the college ambassador to represent my college in academic forms in Egypt and Italy. After graduation I worked as a teaching assistant and a researcher, and I have an IEEE publication (https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/6634023). My husband, our son and daughter, and I moved to the US in 2018, and since then we are part of MCH family. I always wondered why in the traditional education boys’ academic achievement is not as good as girls’, and what is an alternative education program that works for them. I found the answer: Montessori education, and for us being a nature loving family, MCH was the perfect place for our kids. Siddig (6, Horsetail), Sarah (4, Madrona) and Noor (2, Paper Birch) are happy MCH kids, their smiles at the end of the day fills me with joy. In my free time I enjoy Chopin music and fashion. I appreciate MCH’s vision and mission, and I am eager to contribute.
I grew up in the United Arab Emirates, between Dubai and Abu-Dhabi. My higher education was an adventure in Africa, I have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from University of Khartoum and master’s degree in Information and Network Security from University of Khartoum as well. I nominated as the college ambassador to represent my college in academic forms in Egypt and Italy. After graduation I worked as a teaching assistant and a researcher, and I have an IEEE publication (https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/6634023). My husband, our son and daughter, and I moved to the US in 2018, and since then we are part of MCH family. I always wondered why in the traditional education boys’ academic achievement is not as good as girls’, and what is an alternative education program that works for them. I found the answer: Montessori education, and for us being a nature loving family, MCH was the perfect place for our kids. Siddig (6, Horsetail), Sarah (4, Madrona) and Noor (2, Paper Birch) are happy MCH kids, their smiles at the end of the day fills me with joy. In my free time I enjoy Chopin music and fashion. I appreciate MCH’s vision and mission, and I am eager to contribute.