We respect and honor each child’s unique characteristics and value the strands of diversity we weave together as a school community. Our diversity enriches the education experience of our students. At the center of that experience is the fact that we hold in common the joy and growth we derive from sharing our individual ethnicity and cultural values.

We are proud of our academic programs and achievements, extracurricular activities, outstanding staff members, and the supportive involvement of our families and business community.

Sincerely,

Mary Koontz & Paul Shanahan
Principals
Echo Lake Elementary

Mary's History:

Experience:
• Nine years as Principal at Echo Lake
• Eight years as Principal at North City
• Four years as Principal at Sunset.
• Three years as Director of Special Ed - Anacortes School District
• Principal at Mt. Erie Elementary
  
• Two years as Curriculum Specialist - Snohomish School District/
  
• Interim Principal at Machias Elementary
• Five years teaching experience - Grades 1 -2 - Snohomish School District
  
  
Degrees:
• Early Childhood Education - Highline Community College
• Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education, Western Washington University
• Master's Degree - Special Education, Western Washington University
  

Hobbies and outside interests: golf, painting, reading, gardening and spending time with my family.

Paul's History:

Experience:
• One year as co-Principal at Echo Lake
• Teaching experience: Seven years at Echo Lake -- sixth grade
• Two years in Stockton Unified, CA --sixth and 5/6
• Two years Placer County Office of Education -- Foster Youth Ed.
• One year Pacific Autism Center, Sunnyvale, CA
  
  
Degrees:
• Master's Degree - School Adminstration, Western Washington University, WA
• Teacher Certification - National University, CA
• Bachelor's Degree - English, Santa Clara University, CA
  

Hobbies and outside interests: reading with my toddlers, writing, drawing, hiking, basketball, movies, and traveling with Sarah, my beautiful and talented wife.