Educator Fellows Cohort

The Global Classroom Educator Fellowship (GCEF) is a pilot-year professional learning community designed to support Washington educators in bringing global perspectives and real-world connections into their classrooms.

2026 - 2027 Inaugural Global Classroom Educator Fellows

Renae Gaines
3rd-5th Grade Educator
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
Holly Miller
Docent
National Nordic Museum
Steve Garlid
5th Grade Educator
Bryant Elementary School
Catherine Ousselin
9th-12th Grade Educator
Mount Vernon High School
Justine Hurley
6th-8th Grade Educator
Leota Middle School
Kathleen Wong
4th-5th Grade Educator
McDonald International School
Jeff Blair
8th Grade Educator
Lake WA Girls' Middle School
Desirée Gould
Director, Student Success & Belonging
OneWorld Now!
Zoe Facilla
K-5 Principal
McDonald International School
Stephanie King
10th & 12th Grade Educator
Granger High School
Devika Toprani
Visual Learning Specialist
Somagraphic Learning (Independent)
Rebecca Blankenship
7th Grade Educator
McMurray Middle School
Matt Butler
10th-12th Grade Educator
Seattle Preparatory School
Stephanie Nelson
10th Grade Educator
Raisbeck Aviation High School
Wendy Ewbank
7th-8th Grade Educator
Seattle Girls' School
Kara McDonald-LaBenz
9th Grade Educator
Roosevelt High School
Alexandra Baker
12th Grade Educator
Inglemoor High School
Kristyn Mininni
K-8 Educator
St. Thomas School

The World Affairs Council's Email List

Event announcements, hosting opportunities, and teacher resources