Dr. Matthew Livingston, Principal

Dr. Livingston spent the last 12 years in San Francisco, CA as a math teacher, elementary principal, middle school principal, and high school principal. He earned a BS in Management Science from the University of California, San Diego, and a MA in School Administration from San Francisco State University. Most recently, he earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership, with a focus on Education Equity, from the University of California, Berkeley. His interests and expertise are in the following fields: Professional Learning Communities, Reculturing Organizations, School Improvement Planning and Reform, Leadership, and Equitable Teaching Practices. As principal of Community School, Dr. Livingston also divides his time as principal of International Community School. Dr. Livingston believes, "Education is one of the few things that once attained, it can never be taken away."

Veronique Hageman

Veronique Hageman is the Youngers teacher at the Community School. She is a Kirkland native and alumna of the Lake Washington School District. She has her Masters in Teaching and has taught internationally through the Fulbright Association.  She is thrilled to be a part of the Community School and looks forward to many days full of learning and laughter.

Marilyn Fullerton

Marilyn is the Community School Head Teacher. She has been the Middles teacher since 1993 at Community School. She has her Masters in Education. Her three daughters all attended Lake Washington Schools and are graduates of universities in Washington State.

Jill Reifschneider

Jill is the Olders teacher. Before becoming a full-time teacher, she was a consulting environmental educator. Her consulting business followed a ten-year career as a wildlife biologist. Jill and her husband met as Peace Corps volunteers in Africa. They have two teenaged sons. Jill especially enjoys teaching children to consider multiple perspectives, as well as their personal role as responsible citizens in the world we share.

Rosie Winters, Office Manager

Rosie graduated the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She has a background in Graphic Design, Project Management and community service. She was an active parent at Community School and International Community School and has one son. Rosie is an avid quilter and lives in Kirkland with her husband, Don, and her dog and cat.

Kerry Yuasa, Instructional Assistant

Since both her children spent their elementary years at Community School, Kerry and her husband were able to experience first hand the benefits of a multi-age classroom approach to learning.  The emphasis on social and emotional growth in addition to solid academics, coupled with the importance placed on trust, mutual respect, and self-esteem has helped their kids navigate the years beyond sixth grade with confidence and a strong sense of self-worth.  It's been rewarding to observe their girls and other former Community School students stay connected with and responsive to adults, become effective leaders, and be better able to resist negative influences and peer pressure.

Kerry's educational background and prior work experience includes a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from the University of Idaho, as well as many years in the natural food, nutrition, and natural supplement industry.  She and her husband , along with their two daughters, live in Kirkland not far from Community School.  Family interests include soccer, music, fishing, camping, our extended family, and books.... lots of books.