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Leadership

Karen Lobos

Executive Director

Karen Lobos is excited to give back to the community in which she grew up and to share the unique educational opportunities Rainier Prep has to offer with prospective families.  As a Cohort II Alumna of Rainier Scholars, a First-Generation graduate of Scripps College, and daughter of Latino immigrants, Ms. Lobos understands first-hand the impact a supportive yet challenging academic community can have in the lives of students who face a number of barriers to achieving higher education. The most inspiring part of her job is working alongside families and teachers to support students in their academic journeys.  

When not working, she likes spending time with family or in nature.  She would like to learn more languages! 

Karen attended Scripps College (BA) and the University of Washington (MPA).

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Morgan Fernandez

Principal

Morgan Fernandez works at Rainier Prep to be a part of a different option for students and families that provides a supportive and rigorous learning environment based on our community’s needs.  The most inspiring part of her job is seeing the small light bulbs of learning that take place each day for each student, and bearing witness to major growth in students over time here. When not working, she enjoys teaching her dog new tricks, cooking, and reading mystery novels.

She grew up in Portland, OR, although her favorite place that she’s lived is Cape Town, South Africa.  She began her career teaching 3rd and 4th grade in DC, and then moved to Seattle as Rainier Prep’s founding 5th grade math teacher.  She would like to learn how to speak Spanish to communicate with more families at school as well as with her husband’s family.

Morgan attended Colgate University (BA), Trinity University (MA), and Seattle University (SpEd endorsement).

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Tim Tran

Assistant Principal

Tim Tran is excited to move back to the Pacific Northwest where he grew up to work at Rainier Prep.  He is a proud Vietnamese American and loved growing up with his huge Vietnamese family, including over 30 cousins.  Tim loves working with students and helping them grow and experience success.  When not working, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring the outdoors, and traveling to new places.  

Previously, Tim spent the last 10 years as a secondary math instructor and Dean of Students at YES Prep Southwest in Houston, Texas.  He would like to learn to be fluent in more languages.  He was born in Texas, was raised in Seattle, moved back to Texas after college, and is now returning to his Seattle roots.

Tim attended University of Washington-Seattle (BA) and Rice University (MBA).

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Marcus Johnson

Assistant Principal

Marcus Johnson works at Rainier Prep because he believes in the mission and the model of the school.  “It is a place where all students can thrive because they are given the proper tools to do so. They are set up for success while here and as they move into high school and post-secondary spaces.”  He is inspired by working hand in hand with students and families to fulfill the visions they have for their lives and supporting them along the way.  When not working, he enjoys singing, reading and writing.  Music and books are his favorite pastimes, and he also enjoys playing amateur softball. 

Previously, Marcus worked as an Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, and Principal in Washington, DC and Philadelphia.  He recently served as a Principal and Central Office Director in the Greater Seattle Area. He would like to learn to play a few more instruments and  to learn American Sign Language.  He’s traveled to Venice and Verona, Italy, and performed a concert in Westminster Abbey Cathedral.   

Marcus attended Mississippi College (BS) and Grand Canyon University (M.Ed).

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Kamille Dye

Director of Finance and Operations

Kamille Dye works at Rainier Prep because "this school makes a difference in the lives of people in my community."  She is inspired by watching future generations find out how to claim their place as leaders in their communities through education. When not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends (usually around a good meal), spending time in her home state (Montana), and advocating for wider inclusion of all people in our communities and school systems.  

Previously, she worked in early education, on political campaigns, and was a founding staff member at Rainier Prep (along with helping to start our drama program).  She is continually trying to learn how to best help others reach their goals and claim their own pathways in life.  Someday, she would love to learn to bake strawberry rhubarb pie and oatmeal raisin cookies as perfectly as her grandmother.

Kamille attended University of Montana (BA).

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Scott Hicke

Director of Development

Scott Hicke works at Rainier Prep because he enjoys starting new initiatives and collaborating with smart, dedicated change-agents for meaningful social justice.  He is inspired by how the staff, students, and families have created a community school where the emphasis on building students’ confident, powerful voices is so strong.  When not working, he loves hiking and exploring mountains, listening to KEXP, and following through on book recommendations.

Previously, he has taught neuroscience, evolution, and aerospace science in DC and Seattle, and he has also worked as a musician, ghostwriter, and curriculum developer when not traveling.  He would like to learn how to fly a plane and skydive.

Scott attended Saint Joseph's University (BS), Duke University (MTS), and Fordham University (MA).

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Shannon Moe

Director of College Success

Ms. Moe is a National Board Certified Teacher who loves working at Rainier Prep because “I collaborate daily with a community of talented educators in our shared goal of improving our craft and offering the best education possible to our students. Our flexibility as a small charter school allows us to work closely with families to quickly adapt to the ever-changing strengths and needs of our students.” The most inspiring part of her job is watching our students develop a strong sense of agency and seeing the meaningful leadership roles they take on in their community and high schools.

When not working, she likes traveling, relaxing, or exploring the outdoors with her family and friends. Before joining Rainier Prep as a founding teacher, Shannon served 2 years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Paraguay, South America and 6 years teaching Biology and AVID at Federal Way High School.

Shannon attended University of Washington (BS, BA) and Harvard (M.Ed.).

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