Come get to know your Serene Lake staff with all their favorite things! List is in alphabetical order by staff’s last name. Last updated 9/29/23
Please note: If Teacher's Amazon Wishlist has no items on the list, it may mean: 1) Items have already been purchased 2) No new items have been added 3) they may just want healthy snacks for their classroom
Lauren Abbott
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3VONEOEXRDJLS?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 4th Grade
Favorites -
- Snack: Goldfish, milk chocolate, chocolate chip cookies
- Restaurant: Due Cucina, Just Poke, Din Tai Fung, Kro Bar
- Beverage: Coke or any Soleil Sparkling water, toffeenut latte or caramel latte
- Stores: TJ Maxx, World Market, Target, Amazon
- Colors: Mint, Purple
- Flowers: Lillies, Roses
- Hobbies: Singing, painting, concerts, theatre, crafting, running
- Things: Anything Harry Potter, good vibes, Mizzou, travel-themed!
Things you would like for your classroom: Gelatin-free snacks, tissues, pencil lead, little trinkets/fidgets for class store
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Notes, gift cards, gifts =)
Devin Ames
Amazon Wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1NCMZJVOYAGKR?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 5th Grade
Favorites -
- Snack: Pistachios, Almonds, Dried Fruit, Chocolate
- Restaurant: Anything Thai , Mexican or Seafood; love to try new places!
- Beverage: Skinny Vanilla Latte; Coke Zero
- Stores: Target, Cost Plus, Amazon
- Colors: Blue and Gray
- Flowers: Peonies, Dahlias, Sweet Peas
- Hobbies: Spending time with family & friends; movies, sporting events, shows; gardening, cooking & reading
- Things: Sea Otters, of course! And I also collect owls.
Things you would like for your classroom: Needs: Snacks for hungry kids; Wants: Post-It notes, Flair pens, Mr. Sketch markers
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Kind words and/ or a hand-written note :)
Lori Bumstead
Favorites -
- Snack: Popcorn, almonds
- Restaurant: I like to try new things!
- Beverage: Iced vanilla latte; or American with cream
- Stores: Craft stores, or DIY/hardware stores
- Colors: Shades of blue and green
- Flowers: Hydrangeas and peonies
- Hobbies: Crafts/Projects and home DIY
- Things: Books, pens (I LOVE pens of all kinds) and fun paper.
Things you would like for your classroom:
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Lots of smiles and kind words for all!
Teresa Baker
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PXF0S9KIWJ85?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 3rd Grade
Favorites -
- Snack: unsalted nuts, dry fruit
- Restaurant: QDOBA
- Beverage: Starbucks
- Stores: Amazon
- Colors: teal, green, orange
- Flowers:
- Hobbies: ski, hike, backpack, canoe, kayak, snowshoe, bike
- Things:
Things you would like for your classroom -
- Needs: pencil topper erasers, snacks
- Wants:
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? When students make me a card
Lisa Bates
Position/Grade: Resource Room Paraeducator
Favorites -
- Snack: popcorn, nuts, chocolate
- Restaurant: Duke's, El Tampico, Tokyo House, Taqueria Puebla
- Beverage: Coffee
- Stores: Michael's, Target
- Colors: Gold, Ivory
- Flowers: tulips, roses, lilies
- Hobbies: interior design, floral design, knitting, landscaping
- Things: My family, my pets
Things you would like for your classroom: Needs: gel pens in fun colors, fun post-its Wants: easy card games for K-5th graders
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Anything
Breanna Borgen
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LJDEBMHATW8D?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 1st Grade
Snack: Nuts
Restaurant: Epulo and Starbucks
Beverage: Coke Zero and Diet Pepsi
Stores: Target, Amazon, Edmonds Bookshop
Colors: teal, pink and black
Flowers: Peonies, tulips and Billy Balls
Hobbies: Shopping, camping, reading, knitting, crafts
Things: Earrings, quotes and picture books
Things you would like for your classroom: pens, pencils (Ticonderoga), stickers
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Iced coffee with cream, notes
Sara Brannan
Position/Grade: ML Teacher
Favorites -
- Snack: popcorn
- Restaurant: Zab Thai
- Beverage: tea
- Stores: Trader Joes
- Colors: blue, green, purple
- Flowers: tulips, roses, iris
- Hobbies: gardening, reading
- Things: pencils, stickers
Things you would like for your classroom: pencil, stickers
What is a way that you like to be appreciated?
Rebecca Cort
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/271TU7BA3ZMD6?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 3rd Grade Teacher
Favorites -
- Snack: Skinny pop, chips
- Restaurant: Applebee's, Taco Time, Red Robin, Round Table Pizza, ColdStone, Crumbl
- Beverage: Dr. Pepper Zero sugar, Redbull Italian Soda, White chocolate Mocha
- Stores: Dollar Tree, Amazon, Target, Torrid
- Colors: Purple
- Flowers: Carnations
- Hobbies: Time with family, going to the movies, swimming
- Things: Disney and Precious Moments, pedicures, and candy
Things you would like for your classroom: Books, snacks, extra class supplies (crayons, wipes, tissues, etc.), Disney class decor
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? cards, drawings, and just a "thank you!"
Madisyn Davis
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/30G5P11QO5UFA?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 3rd Grade
Favorites -
- Snack: Cheez its, Brookside dark chocolate acai blueberry treats
- Restaurant: Chipotle
- Beverage: vanilla latte, red wine, sparkling water
- Stores: Target, Safeway, Amazon, Dollar Tree, Carters
- Colors: Blue and Green (Go Hawks!)
- Flowers: Carnations
- Hobbies: Painting and volleyball
- Things: mani/pedis
Things you would like for your classroom: Needs: Tissues, prepackaged snacks Want: Books
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Sincere thank you's! You guys make me feel very appreciated all the time! :)
Janet Determan
Position/Grade: 3rd Grade
Favorites -
- Snack: fresh fruit, dark chocolate, salty things, circus animals frosted cookies
- Restaurant: Chipotle - I like all types of food in the Lynnwood/Edmonds area
- Beverage: Diet coke, Decaf seasonal coffee beverages
- Stores: Target, Trader Joe’s
- Colors: turquoise, pink, gold, rose gold
- Flowers: sunflowers
- Hobbies: gardening, hiking, snowshoeing, watching movies, camping
- Things: fun and cozy socks
Things you would like for your classroom -
- Needs: colored pencils, skin colored colored pencils, glue sticks
- Wants: class sets of art supplies like oil pastels and watercolors, board games - chess, checkers, and others (that can be played in about 30 minutes), books for my class library, especially from popular series
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? I LOVE that our staff room is stocked with snacks and drinks!
Leslie Dodson
Position/Grade: PE
Favorites -
- Snack: Popcorn, Chips & Salsa, anything salty
- Restaurant: Indigo, Tapped, Shawn O'Donnell's, Red Robin
- Beverage: Starbucks, Sauvingon Blanc, water
- Stores: Nordstrom, Fred Meyer, Target, Amazon, Trader Joes
- Colors: Red, Navy, Grey
- Flowers: All =)
- Hobbies: Travel, Dining Out with Friends, Reading, Walking/Fitness, Movies
- Things: Glassy Baby Candles #Glassybaby
Things you would like for your classroom: Needs: Sports equipment, prize box goodies Wants: Sports Memorabilia (no UW =) )
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Notes, Gift cards
Heather Dolan
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DK5VNTR7UI1Y?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 2nd Grade
Favorites -
- Snack: almonds, cheese and crackers, beef jerky
- Restaurant: Purple, Tapped, Sabor
- Beverage: Spindrift carbonated water
- Stores: Nordstrom, Target, Evereve, Michael's
- Colors: Navy
- Flowers: Peony
- Hobbies: sailing, scrapbooking, running
- Things: teaching, sailing, reading
Things you would like for your classroom -
- Needs: refillable water bottles to give kids
- Wants: Houseplants
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? nice notes, lunch made for me
Sarah Dutchin
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/DZPFB47BF58Y?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: Kindergarten
Favorites -
- Snack: Brie cheese and baguette, nachos, pretzles and ranch, humus and pita chips, soft chocolate chip cookies
- Restaurant: Ivar's, MOD Pizza, Red Cup Cafe, Starbucks, Nori Teriyaki, P.F. Changs
- Beverage: Black Cherry flavored water, Vanilla Lattes
- Stores: Target, Marshall's, TJMaxx, Bath&Body Works
- Colors: Green, pink
- Flowers: Tulips
- Hobbies: Reading, baking, running
- Things: My family and friends, reading with a cup of coffee, getting a pedicure, watching my boys play baseball, organizing my classroom and house
Things you would like for your classroom: Multi colors of Papermate Flair and/or Sharpie pens, fun sticky notes, decor sheets from the $store, stickers, envelopes and notecards, crafty supplies for art creations
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Notes, face to face compliments
Nancy Everroad
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15G37VD0ZYO2Y?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: Second Grade Teacher
Snack: Spicy Doritos/popcorn
Restaurant: Azul
Beverage: Chai Tea Latte, Diet Dr. Pepper
Stores: Target & TJ Maxx
Colors: Pink
Flowers: Gerbera Daisies
Hobbies: Dancing, pickleball, biking, reading
Things: Yummy smelling candles, cozy blankets, a good movie
Things you would like for your classroom: Needs: Snacks for kids, #2 pencils, always books
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Sweet notes/words
Jennifer Gary
Position/Grade: speech and language pathologist - all grades
Favorites -
- Snack: Popcorn/kettle corn/flavored popcorn
- Restaurant:
- Beverage: tea
- Stores:
- Colors:
- Flowers: all flowers!
- Hobbies: hiking, snowshoeing, reading, gardening
- Things: garden magazines
Things you would like for your classroom: stickers, little fidgets
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? cards
Mrs. Gee
Position/Grade: Support staff
Favorites -
- Snack: Chocolate/Trail Mix
- Restaurant: Any!!!
- Beverage: Coffee/Wine ;)
- Stores: Home Goods/Target
- Colors: Green
- Flowers: Tulips/Seasonal
- Hobbies: Fun outings with my family/movies/hikes
- Things:
Things you would like for your classroom: Manipulatives
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Hugs and notes are great! Anything you all do is always appreciated <3
Ms. Grant
Position/Grade: School nurse
Favorites -
- Snack: Nuts, IT Bars, popcorn
- Restaurant: Santa Fe Cafe, Starbuckks
- Beverage: Coffee
- Stores:
- Colors: Blue
- Flowers: ALL!
- Hobbies: Gardening, Reading, travel
- Things
Needs: Band-aids, small Ice packs (reuasable)
wants: Fidget Toys
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Notes
Matthew Griffin
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/14K6T1S3UISYP?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 4/5 Split
Favorites -
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What is a way that you like to be appreciated?
Katrina Hall
Position/Grade: Librarian
Favorites -
- Snack: popcorn
- Restaurant: Bobby’s Hawaiian
- Beverage: iced vanilla latte, iced tea
- Stores: Third Place Books
- Colors: red
- Flowers: daisies
- Hobbies: reading, hiking, dancing
- Things: books!
Things you would like for your classroom - (My wishlist)
- Needs: https://www.btsb.com/sosl/serenelake
- Wants: https://www.btsb.com/sosl/serenelake
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Handwritten notes or cards
Jessi Jarvis
Position/Grade: Counselor
Favorite -
- Snack: mixed nuts, dark chocolate
- Restaurant: Chipotle, Panera
- Beverage: Coffee, diet coke
- Stores: Target, Amazon
- Colors: Purple, teal
- Flowers: Tulips
- Hobbies: making music, reading, hiking
- Things: Little birds
Things you would like for your classroom -
- Needs: snacks
- Wants: Books about feelings, cooperative games
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Smiles =)
Jennifer Johnson
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/19T4SAYZ4DBO1?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 4th grade
Favorites -
- Snack: Chocolate
- Restaurant: Demitris in Edmonds
- Beverage: Soy Milk Lattes (decaf)
- Stores: Amazon
- Colors: Green, Blues
- Flowers: hydrangeas, gardenias
- Hobbies: hiking, biking, reading
- Things: going on vacation
Things you would like for your classroom: Amazon Wish List!
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Surprise Me!
Ann Jordan
Position/Grade: LAP/PST
Favorites -
- Snack: Black licorice, anything cinnamon
- Restaurant: La Palmera, Thai Valley
- Beverage: A&W Root Beer
- Stores: Costco
- Colors: Blues, black
- Flowers: Sweet peas
- Hobbies: Reading - biographies, historical fiction, driving, history (antiquing), collect dog figures
- Things: anything!
Things you would like for your classroom: Need: Storage containers - next size up from shoe size Want: Books about animals (early reader), small gift coupons for prize box (ie. McDonalds $1)
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? A friendly smile and cheerful greeting!
Diana Kastner
Position/Grade: Para
Favorites -
- Snack: nuts, chips, kind bars
- Restaurant: mexican, italian
- Beverage: Decaf Nonfat Vanilla Latte
- Stores: Trader Joes, Starbucks
- Colors:
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What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Breakfast/lunch - Love Panera! Henry’s Doughnuts!
Dawn Matwichuck
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UULHWECBG99R?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 2nd Grade
Favorites -
- Snack: cashews, trail mix
- Restaurant: Cheesecake Factory, Red Robin, Anthony’s
- Beverage: coffee
- Stores: Amazon, Walmart, Target
- Colors: blue
- Flowers: peonies, roses, mums
- Hobbies: crafting, riding bikes
- Things: anything that sparkles =)
Things you would like for your classroom -
- Needs:
- Wants: colored pencils, markers
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Coffee, gift card, flowers =)
Nayana Nambiar
Position/Grade: Para
Favorites -
- Snack: Belvita
- Restaurant: Kafe Neo Mill Creek
- Beverage: Water
- Stores: Lovisa @ Alderwood Mall
- Colors: green
- Flowers: Lilies / all flowers are pretty
- Hobbies: Playing games on phone, painting, crafts
- Things:
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What is a way that you like to be appreciated? A big smile when you see me at school and outside
Amy Peters
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/234IFVNKYLPH0?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: Teacher - 3rd
Favorites -
- Snack: trail mix, dark chocolate
- Restaurant: Chipotle
- Beverage: Coffee: iced or hot vanilla latte with almond milk
- Stores: Target
- Colors: Purple and jewel tones
- Flowers: hydrengeas, pansies - I like all but lilies (allergic)
- Hobbies: yoga, reading, baking, gardening
- Things: UW Huskies
Things you would like for your classroom:
- Needs: Books especially graphic novels at level (F-P): O, P, Q, R, S & mail organizer for students
- Wants: Air purifier/filter, small potted plants
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Notes & drawings from students/parents or small gifts
Olivia Peterson
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UVDLFAX7DFM5?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 5th Grade Teacher
Favorites -
- Snack: Popcorn
- Restaurant: The Hook
- Beverage: Sparkling ICE drinks
- Stores: Target, Old Navy, Amazon
- Colors: Green
- Flowers: Dahlias, lavender, any others =)
- Hobbies: Gardening, art, kayaking/paddleboarding
- Things: Family time, cats, plants, books, and baking
Things you would like for your classroom:
- Needs: Snacks are always appreciated!
- Wants: More Lego kits
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Student art or a written note is always appreciated! :)
Vikki Roberts
Position/Grade: ML Teacher 1-5
Favorites -
- Snack: Baked Lays, plain potato chips, peaches, nectarines
- Restaurant: Azul
- Beverage: electrolyte water
- Stores: Michael’s, Target, Amazon
- Colors: Pink or all the colors
- Flowers: Sunflowers
- Hobbies: Jewelry making, refurbishing furniture, foster at risk cats + kittens
- Things: All things for kittens
Things you would like for your classroom -
- Needs: An easel with whiteboard on one side + chart paper on the other, extension cords
- Wants:
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? cards
Cassie Smelser
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2XRI4Q8PP8WFH?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: Kindergarten teacher
Favorites -
- Snack: popcorn- any kind!, KIND bars, raspberries
- Restaurant: Taco Time, PF Changs
- Beverage: Coke, Cinnamon Dolce Latte, La Croix Passion fruit Seltzer Water, hazelnut frapp
- Stores: Macys, Fred Meyers, Whole Foods
- Colors: turquoise/ teal
- Flowers: gerbera daisies
- Hobbies: reading, cooking, baking, gardening, traveling, wine tasting
- Things: homemade cookies, Theo chocolate, Hawaii
Things you would like for your classroom: Crayola markers
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Drop off coffee or lunch :-)
Cable Smith
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3VS6LI66IDSP5?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 1
Favorites -
- Snack: Goldfish
- Restaurant: The Rock Pizza
- Beverage: Cold Brew Coffee
- Stores: Cabellas
- Colors: Purple
- Flowers: Pansies
- Hobbies: Sporting events, concerts, hiking/outdoors, leisure reading
- Things:
Things you would like for your classroom: Snacks, markers, colored pencils
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Notes/cards
Jamie Smith
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OCUWF72Z87R?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: First Grade
Favorites -
- Snack: Doritos, macarons, coffee
- Restaurant: Tapped
- Beverage: Coke Zero
- Stores: Amazon, Nordstrom and Target
- Colors: Pink
- Flowers: Peony
- Hobbies: reading, travel, home improvement
- Things:
Things you would like for your classroom: Needs: Snack, hand sanitizer, tissue, Sensory tools
What is a way that you like to be appreciated?
John Stengele
Position/Grade: Health and Fitness
Favorites -
- Snack: shelled peanuts, Cool Ranch Doritos, Apples
- Restaurant: Taqueria Puebla (next to Red Cork), Diamond Knot
- Beverage: Vitawater, 7Up Zero, Starbucks Drip
- Stores: REI, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Home Depot
- Colors: Green, black, Crimson/gray
- Flowers: All
- Hobbies: Backpacking, kayaking, hiking, gardening, Disc golf
- Things:
Things you would like for your classroom -
- Needs: TBD
- Wants: TBD
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Hugs, cards, pictures
Mikaela Taheri
Position/Grade: Occupational Therapist
Favorites -
- Snack: Chips & Dip, popcorn
- Restaurant: Ivars
- Beverage: Dr. Peppers
- Stores: Amazon, Old Navy, Nordstrom Rack
- Colors: Pink, teal
- Flowers: Dahlias, peonies
- Hobbies: gardening, macramé
- Things: plants!
Things you would like for your classroom: Needs: 3 ring binder, fire holders Wants: Sensory toys, room decor
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? notes, all staff recognition
Jennifer Thompson
Position/Grade: 1st/2nd Grade split
Favorites -
- Snack: Popcorn
- Restaurant: La Palmera
- Beverage: Diet Coke
- Stores: Old Navy
- Colors: Red
- Flowers: Tulips and StarGazer Lily
- Hobbies: Gardening
- Things: Walking, Reading and Scrapbooking
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? A simple note
Nancy Thompson
Position/Grade: Music Specialist
Favorites -
- Snack: beef jerky, skinnypop, smokehouse almonds
- Restaurant: Tapped, Chops, Thai Rama
- Beverage: Starbucks, Coke Zero, wine =)
- Stores: Amazon, Nordstrom, Target
- Colors: Mint green, turquoise, navy blue
- Flowers: Roses, sweet peas, peonies, lilacs
- Hobbies: Love hiking + kayaking in Montana, attending concerts and musical theater, reading
- Things: Glassybaby, earrings
Things you would like for your classroom -
- Needs: Subscription to music online
- Wants: Board games for when kids earn a gameday
What is a way that you like to be appreciated?
Graham Wood
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3EWPL9XVBONWU?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 4th Grade
Favorites -
- Snack: M & M's, Snickers
- Restaurant: Fast Food: Dick's Burgers, Yeh Yeh's, Pagliacci's
- Beverage: Coffee
- Stores: Target, REI
- Colors: Green, blue, black
- Flowers: any
- Hobbies: Art, Music, Snowboarding
- Things: Family, Friends, our dog Maggie
Things you would like for your classroom:
- Needs: Markers, Books, Art Supplies
- Wants: bean bags, art drawing pads
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? A thank you card, art from students, coffee cards
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