Chris Schuck

Head of School

CHRIS SCHUCK earned an A.B. in Philosophy from Princeton, then worked with A Better Chance and studied conflict analysis and peace research before earning an M.S. in Teaching from University of Pennsylvania. Over the course of his thirty-five year career in education, he has taught both math and English in public and private schools—in high school, middle school, and elementary divisions—and has also held administrative roles at all three levels. Prior to his appointment at Northwest Academy, he was the Associate Head at Oregon Episcopal School, and for seven years Head of School at La Jolla Country Day in San Diego. His wife, Lauren Carrera, is an artist with a studio in Portland.

cschuck@nwacademy.org

April Haddock

Registrar

APRIL HADDOCK is a graduate of The University of North Texas in Denton, Texas where she received two B.A. degrees in Psychology and Political Science. Pursuing diverse intellectual interests, April went on to study Nutritional & Dietary Guidance, Studio & Live Sound Recording, and Computer Coding. Her love of details and organization helps Northwest Academy run smoothly. Outside of school, she plays the drums, loves pop culture, and just re-learned how to ride a bike. April originally joined the Northwest Academy community in 2008 as the Assistant to the Head of School and returned in 2016 as the Registrar.

ahaddock@nwacademy.org

Ava Swanson

MS Spanish
Education Assistant

AVA SWANSON earned her B.A. in Spanish and Latin American Studies and her M.A. in Language Teaching Specialization from the University of Oregon. Her terminal project focused on using children’s literature with adult language learners to foster individual and family literacy. She has worked with youth and adults in several capacities, including as an educational assistant, recreation leader, and language tutor. At Northwest Academy, she works as an Educational Assistant and teaches middle school Spanish. When not in the classroom, she enjoys crocheting, camping, and taking road trips. Ava has been with Northwest Academy since 2017.

aswanson@nwacademy.org

Camille Gluskoter

Education Assistant

CAMILLE GLUSKOTER earned her B.A. in Anthropology with a minor in Japanese at Whitman College, in Walla Walla, WA. During her course of study, Camille focused on social and political issues surrounding food, as well as education, and worked in a preschool in Copenhagen, Denmark. By trade, Camille is a baker, and recently served as an assistant cooking instructor at Sur La Table. At Northwest Academy, she is an Educational Assistant, and greatly enjoys assisting with the tap dance program. Camille has been with Northwest Academy since 2018.

cgluskoter@nwacademy.org

Cristiana Gilman

Director of Development

CRISTIANA (CRIS) GILMAN received her B.A. in Fine and Performing Arts from Portland State University.  In addition to her experience in theater, she has a background in fundraising in both the academic and healthcare fields.  For the past decade, she has been managing community and fundraising events, as well as annual giving programs. She is excited to be back in an educational environment and to be part of the Northwest Academy team.  Cris has been with Northwest Academy since 2017.

cgilman@nwacademy.org

Felicia Doni ’12

Development & Alumni Associate

FELICIA DONI graduated from Northwest Academy in 2012 and went on to earn a B.M. in Piano Performance and a B.A. in Human Rights from Bard College and Conservatory in New York. She continues to perform piano and has a teaching studio in Portland. Felicia joined Northwest Academy as a staff member in 2019.

fdoni@nwacademy.org

Hau Bui

MS Math and DEI Coordinator

HAU BUI has a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics and an M.Ed. from University of California San Diego. Hau taught for 10 years at charter high schools in the San Diego area and independent middle schools in Los Angeles. For leisure, he enjoys playing tennis, scuba diving, eating out at new restaurants, and winning at board games. His other occupation is being a funcle (fun + uncle). Hau has been with Northwest Academy since 2016.

hbui@nwacademy.org

Jack Ciolli

Education Assistant Coordinator and MS Activities Director

JACK CIOLLI is an artist with a B.F.A. in Sequential Art from the Savannah College of Art and Design. He works with middle school students as an Education Assistant. He also teaches Drawing for Comics after school, bringing his experience as a freelance artist to students in the classroom. Jack has been with Northwest Academy since 2015.

jciolli@nwacademy.org

John Storhm

Director of Systems & Technology

JOHN STORHM has a B.S. in physics from George Washington University. He joins Northwest Academy after a 25-year career working in information technology for private industry, government agencies, and non-profit institutions. John has a passion for books and publishes his own e-book reprints of older out-of-print books. He serves as the volunteer webmaster for the Portland Area Used Booksellers Association and as Vice-Chair of the Tigard Library Board. In his spare time, John enjoys exploring the Western states with his family and riding his motorcycle. John has been with Northwest Academy since 2012.

jstorhm@nwacademy.org

Kate John

Education Assistant

KATE JOHN earned her BA in Humanities for Teaching at Seattle University with minors in Mathematics and Art History. Since then she has gone on to work in educational settings near and far, most recently as a High School Teacher in Cambodia. She enjoys traveling, the outdoors, and painting. Kate joined Northwest Academy in August of 2019.

kjohn@nwacademy.org

Kathy Finkle

Director of Operations

KATHY FINKLE  has a B.A. in communications and environmental studies from Lewis & Clark College. Kathy spent nine years doing public outreach and communications work in the air quality field. Previously, she worked in public relations at Lewis & Clark College and did research for a small environmental start-up. Outside of work, Kathy enjoys walking her dog, cross-country skiing, reading, camping, exploring, and playing the African marimba and mbira. Kathy has been with Northwest Academy since 2011.

kfinkle@nwacademy.org

Lily King

IT Technical Support

Linda Rosinski

Assistant to the Head of School

LINDA ROSINSKI hails from the Midwest where she earned a B.F.A in Art Therapy from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI. Inspired daily by the people she interacts with, Linda has too many interests to list here but summarizes by saying that she is in a constant process of creating a magical life. Her fifteen minutes of fame—performing with Theatre X, the oldest operating experimental ensemble in the U.S., in a lead role where they won a Suzuki award and were invited to perform in Japan. Since moving to the NW, she has earned an additional degree in Interior Design, where she focused her endeavors until coming to NWA in 2017.

lrosinski@nwacademy.org

Mary Folberg

Founder and Emeritus Head of School

MARY FOLBERG, Founder and Emeritus Head of School, is recognized for her belief in the importance of arts education for young people. Folberg is the 2013 recipient of Portland Monthly Magazine’s Light A Fire Award for Lifetime Achievement. She also is the recipient of the Kennedy Center Award for Excellence in Arts Education in 1981, 1988 and 1989 and the Metropolitan Arts Commission Award in 1982. She holds degrees in literature and dance and taught in California and Oregon public schools. Founder and long-time director of the Jefferson High School dance department, she also created the school’s company of dancers, The Jefferson Dancers, and was its director for 17 years. In 1993, she created Northwest Academy, designed to educate the area’s most creative and intellectual young people.

mfolberg@nwacademy.org

Morgan Kunze

Admissions and Database Associate

MORGAN KUNZE graduated from the University of Colorado in 1995. She learned to love fundraising as a volunteer, and spent five years in fund development at United Cerebral Palsy and Planned Parenthood, coordinating annual giving and special events.  After taking a few wonderful years at home with her two kids, Morgan joined the development office at Northwest Academy, helping our fantastic community support our students through the Northwest Academy Fund and Club Cabaret.  In 2017, she transitioned to the school’s Admissions and Marketing Department, where she enjoys getting to know prospective students and their families.  Morgan has been with Northwest Academy since 2010.

mkunze@nwacademy.org

Paul Mallon

Director of Finance

PAUL MALLON has a B.A. in Comparative Literature from Columbia and an MFA in Film from UCLA. He joins Northwest Academy after careers in banking and in film production and distribution. Prior to Northwest Academy, he was Finance Director at the French American International School and CFO at ECONorthwest. Paul enjoys supporting his daughter’s soccer team, biking, and attending music, theater, and dance events around town. Paul joined Northwest Academy in 2019.

pmallon@nwacademy.org

Rachael Torchia

Head of Middle School

RACHAEL TORCHIA is a photographer with a background in mediation and conflict resolution. She has a B.A. from Bennington College, and her instructional experience includes public, private, and charter schools as well as court intervention programs. She specializes in experimental and student-directed learning and has taught conflict management and arts-based curricula at middle schools and high schools  in Vermont and Oregon. Rachael has been with Northwest Academy since 2006.

rtorchia@nwacademy.org

Rich Brown

Safety Coordinator

RICH BROWN

rbrown@nwacademy.org

Sara Tam

Development & Events Associate

SARA TAM earned her B.A. in Art History from the University of Washington and her M.Ed. at Portland State. Her educational experience has ranged from being a multi-age classroom teacher for the Vancouver School District to board president for her sons’ school program. After years of working as a volunteer for various fundraisers, she is happy to find a home at Northwest Academy in the Development Office. Sara has been with the school since 2016.

stam@nwacademy.org

Tamara Lindsay

Student Services Assistant

TAMARA LINDSAY has an Associates Degree in Retail Management & Merchandising Display from Bryant & Stratton College in New York. She began her career in New York as a retail store manager, eventually living and working in 6 states across the east coast for her husband’s Marine Corps career. For the past 16 years, she has been an instructional assistant and administrative assistant in both public and private schools in Oregon. In her free time, Tamara is a mixed-media artist and enjoys music, reading, hiking and spending time with her family and Golden Retriever, Bailey.  Tamara has been with Northwest Academy since 2017.

tlindsay@nwacademy.org

Wade Willis

Arts Coordinator
HS Vocal Music
HS Theatre
Project Theatre

WADE WILLIS has been a professional actor, singer, director, and educator for over 25 years. He has an M.A. in teaching from Pacific University and a B.S. in music from University of Oregon.  The city of Beaverton honored Wade with two awards: the Outstanding Educator in the Arts Award and the Individual Diversity Award. Wade received a Drammy Award and an OTAS Award for Best Direction for Into the Woods. Wade has been with Northwest Academy since 2010.

wwillis@nwacademy.org