Ms. Kinney, most recently an associate principal at Redmond High School, will serve as principal at Community School and International Community School.

As Principal, Ms. Kinney's door is always open. She looks forward to helping make Community School the most learning-filled and meaningful place for elementary students.

Marilyn Fullerton, 2nd & 3rd Grades

Marilyn has been a Community School teacher since 1993. She is our Head Teacher and teaches our 2nd/3rd grade class. Marilyn has her Masters in Education. Her three daughters all attended Lake Washington schools and are graduates of universities in Washington state.

Michele Aiken-Dunn, Office Manager

Michele has worked for the Lake Washington School District for 12+ years. Michele is a native to Washington and grew up on the Olympic Peninsula. She enjoys hiking, crabbing, reading, and a good laugh. Michele currently lives in Kirkland with her husband, son, and their little dog Shaun!

Kerry Yuasa, Instructional Assistant

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

Kerry's background includes a degree in Sociology/Social Work, as well as many years in the natural food industry. Family interests include soccer, music, fishing, camping, our extended family, and books....lots of books.

Mike O’Donnell, Assistant Principal

Mike comes to us after five years as the principal of Alconbury Middle High School, a U.S. Department of Defense school located just outside of Cambridge, UK.  Prior to Alconbury, he was an assistant principal at Cle Elum-Roslyn High School and Mount Rainier High School.

Mike is a Washington native and attended W.S.U. on an Air Force R.O.T.C. scholarship. After the military, he was in business before becoming a teacher. He received his teaching certificate from Central Washington University and earned a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Capella University.

Kirby Marino, 1st/2nd grade teacher

Kirby moved here in 2019 from Oklahoma and is currently teaching our 1st/2nd graders. She enjoy camping, crafting, and being outdoors. She currently lives in Snohomish with her husband Charlie, son Mason and daughter Morgan. 

Maddie Kerr,  3rd/4th grade teacher

Maddie moved here from Chicago and is new to Community School this year!