Meet Our Staff
Tara Katz
Tara Katz serves as the Tara’s Tots Director of Education. She studied the principles of Rudolf Steiner and Waldorf Education at Emerson College in England. Prior to that, she completed a degree in Speech Communications with an emphasis in Theatre Arts at Oregon State University. She has taught kindergarten and first grade at Waldorf schools in Seattle, Whidbey Island, and England—playing founding roles in some instances, and active roles in all! Tara was the first teacher of preschool at our sister school Fremont Community School (FCS) in 2001. Seeing firsthand Seattle’s great need for more outdoor schools, she opened Tara’s Tots in 2008. We are pleased to have her enthusiasm and commitment serve as the heart of our school. Tara is the mother of three children: Rachel, Phoebe and Alexander.
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Founder, Director of Education
Adriana Lazu
Adriana has a degree in Elementary Education along with a Child Development Associate certificate (CDA). She has 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field working with children of all ages. She has a huge passion for teaching and a love for the PNW outdoors! She loves seeing the children as they grow and discover the beautiful world that Waldorf education has to offer. She enjoys spending her free time exploring all the wonderful things Seattle has to offer with her 3.5 year old daughter, Avi. She also enjoys reading, baking, and doing crafts that are usually requested by her daughter.
Alexander Katz
Alexander was born and raised in Seattle. He grew up around his mother's preschool, Tara’s Tots. As Tara's son, it comes naturally to him to understand the needs of little children and it shows in his care towards the children and their environment. Alex has a passion for Ultimate Frisbee as both a coach and a dedicated player.
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Office Facilities Manager
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Afternoon Lead Teacher
Maria has been an early childhood educator for 17 years and she is passionate about working with young children. She has a tender approach as well as a creative side and curiosity for learning.
Maria grew up in Madrid, Spain and brings cultural diversity into the classroom, with songs, games, or stories. She earned her undergraduate degree at University Complutense in Madrid and has taken intensive courses in Waldorf Education at various locations around the country. Maria makes pottery in her free time. She also loves walking, music and spending time with friends and family. Hugo 28 and Ana 26, are her two beloved children.
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Substitute Teacher
Maria Jimenez
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School administrator and Lead Teacher
Suzan Greenfield
Suzan Greenfield has taught elementary students with learning differences at Seattle Public Schools for the last 24 years. Prior to teaching in Seattle, she taught students with visual impairments in Georgia, Florida, New York, and Utah. Suzan is married with no children but has plenty of children in her life. Suzan has also been part of the FCS community for two years!
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Lead Teacher for Art and Nature Summer Camp
Olivia has 4 years of experience working with children in the South Lake Union neighborhood at Union Church. She is passionate about connecting with kids over wonder and appreciation of the natural world, and seeks to include children of different ages into earth care, community care, and art activities. In her free time, she loves having fun with her 10 year old brother Elliot, making pottery, writing, reading, and gardening!
Olivia Hill
Skye has worked with children and families as a nanny for the past four years. She loves spending time with children, bringing adventure and creativity into their every day. While originally from the desert of Southern Utah, she found a special love for the rainy Northwest during travels across the country and through the national parks of the Pacific. These travels sparked a deep appreciation for nature and a desire to share this love of wild places both through art and as a teacher. She is now delighted to call Seattle home and is excited to continue to teach and discover alongside an amazing crew of little people. On her spare time, Skye loves curling up with a book, taking spontaneous drives to the coast to run with the seagulls, and exploring the mountains with a snowboard or a pair of hiking boots.
Skye Weaver
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Afternoon Support Teacher