Secretary Bio

Jodi Olson

Secretary

Favorite Quote
“Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
-Benjamin Franklin

Education History
B.A. Psychology, St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame , IN
MA.Ed., Antioch University, Seattle

Experience in Education
Highly Capable Program Coordinator & Teacher, Sequim School District
3rd/4th Grade Looping Teacher, North Kitsap School District
2nd Grade Teacher, North Kitsap School District
Special Education Preschool, North Kitsap School District

Why you became interested in gifted education?  Why do you teach, advocate, support teachers of gifted students?
Necessity is the mother of invention. When we first moved to our small town, a program for gifted students did not yet exist. I volunteered working with the students and teachers, helping in any way I could. Eventually, we had a program and years after that, I became the Coordinator. All students should be able to receive the education they need. One that meets them where they are and helps them grow, academically, socially, and emotionally. My students guide my practice, inspiring me and pushing me to give my best for them every day.