Caitlin Gibb

School Counselor

CAITLIN GIBB earned her B.S. in psychology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and her Masters of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. She has over ten years of experience providing counseling to youth and families in the U.S. as well as abroad. She has led an anti-gun violence youth leadership program in Brooklyn, taught mindfulness-based practices in detention facilities and alternative sentencing programs, and worked as a clinician for Psicologos Sin Fronteras (Psychologists Without Borders). She is a proud co-founder of S.O.U.L. Sisters Leadership Collective, a New York City and Miami-based nonprofit that provides arts-based healing opportunities and social justice education for systems-involved women. Her counseling style is relational, collaborative, and trauma-informed. Caitlin particularly enjoys working with youth, whose energy and curiosity keep her on her toes, humble, and always learning. Caitlin has been with Northwest Academy since 2016.

cgibb@nwacademy.org

Dan Dunning

Head of High School

DAN DUNNINGearned a B.A. from Middlebury College and an M.A.T. from the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education. His experience includes work in public and private schools and teaching across a variety of disciplines with emphases in math, science, and music.  Since joining Northwest Academy in 2008, Dan’s focus has been on fostering engaging and dynamic learning communities in which each student is known, supported, and challenged.

ddunning@nwacademy.org

Inge Hoogerhuis

Director of Admissions and Marketing

INGE HOOGERHUIS has degrees in Theatre & Drama and Forensic Studies from Indiana University.  After careers in music, social service and fine dining management & recruitment, she became the Director of Admission at Portland Jewish Academy in 2007.  Inge enjoys getting to know students and their families.  Outside of school, Inge continues to sing and write.  Inge has been with Northwest Academy since 2018.

ihoogerhuis@nwacademy.org

Julia Cain

Director of Student Services
College Counseling

JULIA CAIN is a graduate of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In addition to the Museum School, Julia also attended the Aegean Center for the Fine Arts in Paros, Greece.  As College Counselor, she is dedicated to providing guidance through all phases of the college application process. She brings sanity, compassion, and expertise to the daunting task of applying to college. Julia has been with Northwest Academy since 2000.

jcain@nwacademy.org

Lily King

Linux System Administrator & Systems Support Specialist

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

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

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

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