meet the teaching hands team

Before starting a family with her husband Ed in 2009, Annie studied International Business with a focus on Latin America, Spanish, and Marking at the University of Washington. Annie spent four years working internationally, essentially commuting between San Pedro Sula, Honduras, and the Seattle area. It was an incredible opportunity, made possible by SanMar.

In 2015, Annie began looking for a safety and personal boundaries class in which she could enroll her three children. Seeing that radKIDS was the national leader, and was vastly under-represented in Washington State, she decided to act. With the support of her husband Ed, and the partnership of a like-minded friend and educator, Bobye Turella, she headed to AZ to complete the 40-hour training to become a certified radKIDS Instructor.

Annie and Bobye have taught radKIDS throughout the greater Seattle area. In addition to teaching radKIDS, Annie had the privilege of teaching Spanish at Eastside Academy.  EA gives  students of every walk the chance to experience small-group learning in an environment that is created with mental health and physical wellness at the forefront. 

Annie has always believed in flexibility, open-mindedness, and open-heartedness, making every effort to ensure that each student feels seen and heard in the classroom. Through supporting small-group learning at Teaching Hands, Annie has brought together educators and students who can safely learn, play, and laugh together. Through a partnership with Rainier Athletes, Teaching Hands has participated in scholarshiped programming as well.