Karissa Stay
North Bend,WA
Summary
Versatile Educator and Director of Training with expertise in addressing the needs of diverse learners from pre-K to adult. Demonstrated leadership in organizing projects and fostering collaboration across teams. Extensive experience with MTSS teams and mental health education underpins a strong foundation for effective program direction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Director
Webbski Ski School
01.2021 - Current
- Led 130 ski and snowboard instructors and 19 trainers to ensure high-quality instruction at Snoqualmie Pass by designing and implementing training programs, conducting meetings with trainers, and evaluating performance to meet the diverse needs of adult learners aged 14 to 75.
- Facilitated teaching and training for ages pre-K to senior, focusing on early childhood learning and child development, and trained staff on child psychology to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Matched instructors with classes according to their expertise and the students’ age and level.
Teacher Leader
Sammamish High School
01.2011 - Current
- Curriculum lead for AP Human Geography. I implemented curriculum for a course rolled out to five schools across the district. This gave me the unique opportunity to collaborate across the district.
- Contributed to Racial Equity and Inclusion Team for over ten years, leading professional development, collaborating on SIP, developing anti-racist discipline practices, and engaging students and families to foster an equitable community.
- Attended administrator-selected trainings, including Sound Discipline Trauma-Informed Training, Signs of Suicide, and International Institute of Restorative Practices; led staff meetings, facilitated classroom circles, and participated in disciplinary teams to apply training concepts effectively.
- Assisted Sammamish MTSS Team with TFIs; previously focused on Tiers 1 and 2, now targeting Tier 3 through behavior tracking and one-on-one check-ins with students reporting higher incident rates.
Teacher
Bellevue School District
01.2010 - Current
- Taught eleven different social studies courses, including two AP courses and one college in the high school course, along with two PE courses, health, and several academic seminar classes, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration and growth as an educator.
- Coordinated community events focused on mental health, organizing sessions to inform families based on student feedback.
- Gained insights into diverse school cultures while working at Bellevue, Interlake, and Sammamish High School, three of BSD’s four comprehensive high schools.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Seattle University
01-2009
Master of Geography -
Syracuse University
01-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Geography, Urban Planning
University of Washington
Seattle01-2003
Skills
- PBIS strategies expertise
- Data-driven decision making
- Collaborative leadership
- Equity in education commitment
- Mental health training
- Social-emotional learning mastery
Certification
- Secondary Social Studies, 06/01/09
- Secondary Health and Physical Education, 06/01/16
- Social Studies National Boards Certification, 01/01/15, True
References
- Drew Thomas, Principal, Sammamish High School, thomasd@bsd405.org
- Devin Barrett, Assistant Principal, Sammamish High School, barrettd@bsd405.org
- Paul Prekeges, Clinician, Webbski Ski School, paulprekeges@hotmail.com
Timeline
Training Director
Webbski Ski School
01.2021 - Current
Teacher Leader
Sammamish High School
01.2011 - Current
Teacher
Bellevue School District
01.2010 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching
Seattle University
Master of Geography -
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts - Geography, Urban Planning
University of Washington