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Kirkland SDA School Staff   The administration, staff and teachers at Kirkland SDA School are committed to providing students with high academic standards.  They believe a student's success is based on a balance of the spiritual life as well as the social, academic and physical.  As leaders and mentors, the teachers and staff at KSDA School are an integral part of school activities including community service projects, music, and athletic events, providing guidance as well as scholastic instruction.  To meet the teachers for each grade, go to classes.

Principal - Linda Taber  is in her second year at Kirkland SDA School.  She has extensive teaching experience, including multi-grade elementary, Kindergarten, Pre-school, high school teaching and administration, and adjunct professor for psychology.  After 23 years of teaching her passion for Christian education has never been greater. Mrs. Taber graduated from Andrews Academy and attended Andrews University before transferring to Penn State University where she received a Bachelor of Elementary Education, followed up with a Master's degree in Human Services and Counseling. She also received various endorsements, and continues to take classes toward a PhD in Educational Administration.  She is married to Loren Taber who is also a teacher and has three children. Read more about Linda Taber’s perspectives on Adventist Christian education.
Vice Principal – Cary Ursino Mrs. Ursino has taught for 23 years.  She graduated from Walla Walla College with a B.S. in Elementary Education.  She has Washington State Endorsements in Reading, History, and Business Education.   Her goal for KSDA students is to make classrooms active, learning environments academically and spiritually.  She believes that students learn best in a safe community environment and strives to make that a goal here on the campus.  She encourages all students “To honor Christ, to know Him, and to serve Him.”
IT Director – Vladimir Bokov Mr. Bokov holds a degree in theology from Andrews University. In his sixth year at KSDA School / Puget Sound Adventist Academy, Mr. Bokov is the technology director, and teaches multi-media.   His goal is to help his students become comfortable in a technical world where everything is going digital. He also helps the staff utilize the latest technology for the classroom at a highly competent level.
Leif Andersen is the physical education teacher and athletic director for KSDA School (as well as PSAA). Mr. Andersen graduated from Walla Walla College with a B.S. in physical education, and a double minor in religion and psychology. He recently finished a 2-year program to earn his Washington State Professional Certification. Prior to the 2009-2010 school year, Mr. Andersen served 3 years as the 8th grade homeroom teacher for Kirkland SDA school. The 2010-2011 school year will be Mr. Andersen’s 5th year of teaching.   Mr. Andersen has many reasons why he enjoys working in the area of physical education, health and fitness. He says, “I personally love sports and staying fit, and I believe that it is an essential part of living a Christian life. Secondly, I see that our society in general is getting more and more out of shape; we need to make physical activity a daily priority, just like we do with eating or sleeping. After all, our bodies are God’s temple!” (1 Cor. 6:19)
Band Instructor – Doug Spencer Doug Spencer is the Music Department Director and teaches band and instrumental music at KSDA and Puget Sound Adventist Academy.  He is a graduate of the University of Washington with a B.A. degree in Music Education and has taught for over 40 years.  He has taught at KSDA for 17 years.  His goals are to prepare his students to become proficient on the musical instrument of their choice while introducing them to a variety of sacred and secular music literature for a lifetime of music appreciation and enjoyment.  The highlight of the school year is a fun-filled and educational 2-day annual music tour for the 6-7-8 grade concert band to a variety of destinations. Mr. Spencer encourages you to visit the music department and the school in consideration of coming to KSDA for a Christian education where we share Christ through our musical talents.
Office Manager – Erin Decker Erin was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, living most of her life on the "eastside".  She has over 14 years of administrative experience having worked in several divisions over 13 years at Microsoft as well as most recently serving as the Marketing & Administrative Coordinator for a national member organization. Erin hopes to bring all her skills and abilities to keep the front office running smoothly and to always have a smile and a positive attitude.