2023-2024 New Middle School Faculty & Staff

Rachel Cho will be joining the Middle School as a Computing and Design Teacher. Rachel taught at Chadwick International School in Incheon, South Korea. Rachel earned a B.F.A. in Art Education from the School of The Art Institute of Chicago and a M.Ed. in Education Leadership from George Mason University. 

Michael Cunetta will be joining the Middle School as a Seventh Grade Math Teacher. Most recently, Michael taught in the Mathematics Department at Lakeside School (Seattle, WA). Michael earned a B.A in Economics from Yale University, where he was also a member of the cross country and track team. He holds an M.S in Education from the University of Pennsylvania and a M.S in Statistics: Advanced Methods and Data Analysis from the University of Washington. 

Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum will be joining the Middle School as a Seventh Grade English Teacher. Most recently, Kirsten taught at Seattle Pacific University as an Adjunct Instructor for the Writing Program. Kirsten earned a B.A. in English from Pacific Lutheran University, and received a M.A. in English and Creative Writing from the University of California, Davis. She also received a M.Ed in Education, Curriculum, and Instruction from Seattle Pacific University. 

Joon Um will be joining the Middle School as a Seventh Grade Science Teacher. Most recently, Joon taught Science and Drama at TAF@Saghalie in Federal Way, Washington. Joon earned a B.A. in Business Administration and a B.S. in Biology from the University of Washington. He also received a M.Ed in Curriculum/Instruction (Science) from the University of Washington. 

Kaili Yang will be joining the Middle School as a Mandarin Teacher. Most recently, Kaili worked at the International Leadership of Texas, Saginaw, a K-8, free public charter school. Kaili earned a B.A. in Teaching Chinese as a World Language from the University of Jinan in China. She received a M.S. in Secondary Teacher Education from the University of Washington. 

Robin Christy will transition from the Lower School to the Middle School as a part-time Learning Specialist.