Staff Favorites
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 4/23/23
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 Wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3VONEOEXRDJLS?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 5th Grade
Snack: Goldfish, milk chocolate, chocolate chip cookies =)
Restaurant: Due Cucina, MoMo Sushi, 20 Corners
Beverage: Coke or anything Soleil Sparkling water, vanilla caramel latte =)
Stores: TJ Maxx, Home Goods, 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: Needs: Peanut-free snacks; Wants: Class store donations
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
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
Position/Grade: Principal
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 Gr Teacher
Snack: unsalted nuts, dry fruit, dark chocolate
Restaurant: Chipotle
Beverage: Starbucks soy latte or dark roast with light cream
Stores: Amazon
Colors: sea greens, blue
Flowers: Love all flowers and plants! Especially heavy scented ones!
Hobbies: ski, snow shoe, hike, kayak, garden, bike
Things:
Things you would like for your classroom: Fidgets
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? I love it when students make up a card. It means a lot. :-)
Lisa Bates
Position/Grade: Resource Room Paraeducator
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
Sara Brannan
Position/Grade: ML Teacher
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?
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
Rachel Cardora
Position/Grade: school nurse
Snack: any
Restaurant: Spada Farmhouse
Beverage:
Stores: TJ Maxx
Colors: Blue
Flowers: Any
Hobbies: Fishing, Hiking
Things:
Things you would like for your classroom: Need: Snacks
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
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
Snack: Cheez its, Brookside dark chocolate acai blueberry treats
Restaurant: Chipotle
Beverage: Decaf soy lattes, 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! :)
Kendall Day
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1NTMTDO5OW7PV?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: Developmental/Inclusion Preschool Teacher
Snack: Strawberries, chips and salsa, dill pickles
Restaurant: Chick-fil-a, Jersey Mike's Azul in Mill Creek
Beverage: water, or Alani Nu Energy drink, coffee, Matcha and Chai Tea
Stores: Target, Amazon, Trader Joes, Nordstrom, Madewell, Sephora
Colors: I love muted and natural colors - black, taupe, blush and gold
Flowers: English Garden roses, peonies and dahlias
Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, crafts, music, concerts, working out, spending time with family and friends, anything with my doodle Oliver and going to the beach
Things: I oddly love vacuums, teacher shirts, oversized sweatshirts
Things you would like for your classroom: Items on my Amazon wish list PTSA create
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? I love small tokens of appreciation - flowers, notes, words of affirmation or anything the kids make for me.
Leslie Dodson
Position/Grade: PE
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
Snack: almonds, cheese and crackers, beef jerky
Restaurant: Purple, Tapped
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
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
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
Kristen Engels
Position/Grade: Speech-Language Pathologist
Snack: Avocado
Restaurant: Cheesecake Factory
Beverage: Iced espresso with vanilla and oat milk =)
Stores: Nordstrom Rack
Colors: All the blues and greens
Flowers: Lilies
Hobbies: Singing, playing guitar, swimming, table sports, travelling, wordle
Things: comfortable shoes, haha
Things you would like for your classroom: Needs: standardized tests (updated) Wants: 5-minute Artic!
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? A kind note and some coffee
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
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
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
Matthew Griffin
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/14K6T1S3UISYP?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 4/5 Split
Mrs. Groshong
Position/Grade: Administrative Assistant
Snack: Cookies
Restaurant: Tapped/Thai Rama
Beverage: Coffee (Double tall NF) and red wine (any)
Stores: Online shopping
Colors: Red
Flowers: Lilacs
Hobbies: Happy Hours with my friends
Things: Traveling with my boys
Things you would like for your classroom:
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Smiles, Kind words, & Coffee =)
Katrina Hall
Book Wishlist: https://www.btsb.com/sosl/serenelake/
Position/Grade: Library
Snack: Popcorn
Restaurant: Bobby's Hawaiian
Beverage: Iced Tea, Iced vanilla latte
Stores: Third Place Books
Colors: Red
Flowers: Daisies
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, dancing
Things: Books
Things you would like for your classroom: Books!
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? handmade cards
Emily Hines (Wisolek)
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1B65ELP91BL6F?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: Teacher/4th Grade
Snack: Goldfish, Pretzels, Trail Mix, Swedish Fish
Restaurant: Any Italian Place
Beverage: Green Tea, Coconut Milk Latte
Stores: Nordstrom, Home Goods, REI
Colors: Black, Green, Blue
Flowers: Peonies
Hobbies: Cooking, Reading, Crafting
Things: Books!
Things you would like for your classroom: Art and Cleaning Supplies
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Notes, Surprises
Jessi Jarvis
Position/Grade: Elementary Support Specialist (ESS)
Snack: Mixed nuts, potato chips
Restaurant: Chipotle
Beverage: Coffee & Diet Coke
Stores: Amazon, Target
Colors: Purple
Flowers: tulips
Hobbies: Reading, hiking
Things: Little birds
Things you would like for your classroom: Needs: Fidgets to lend to kids Wants: Books about feelings
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Notes or cards
Jennifer Johnson
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/19T4SAYZ4DBO1?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 4th grade
Snack: Chocolate
Restaurant: Demitris in Emonds
Beverage: Oat Milk Lattes (decaf)
Stores: Amazon
Colors: Green, Blues
Flowers: hydrengeas, 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
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! =)
Morgan Lee
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/M0BBKE0FFV1Q?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: Developmental/Inclusion Preschool Teacher
Snack: Cheez-its, Kettle chips, homemade treats
Restaurant: Chipotle, Chick-fil-a
Beverage: Iced chai, matcha, iced tea
Stores: Target, Amazon, Trader Joes, QFC
Colors: Blues, sage/forest green, gold, black
Flowers: Wild flowers, peonies, sunflowers, dahlias, flowing cacti
Hobbies: Traveling, concerts, yoga, cooking, eating, scuba diving, being in nature
Things: Mugs, Starbucks gift cards
Things you would like for your classroom: Needs: dress-up clothes Wants: fidgets, poppers, liquid timers
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? I love being appreciated with thoughtful words, cards, telling me the progress you've seen in your child, etc.
Charlene Lodholz
Position/Grade: Paraeducator
Snack: York Peppermint Patties or Junior Mints
Restaurant: Olive Garden
Beverage: Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino
Stores: Bath and Body Works, Pier 1, Target,
Colors: Cobalt blue
Flowers: Gember Daisies
Hobbies: Trivia, camping, family, music, reading, movies
Things: Experiences
Things you would like for your classroom:
What is a way that you like to be appreciated?
Dawn Matwichuk
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UULHWECBG99R?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 2nd grade
Snack: Chocolate, nuts, coffee
Restaurant: Red Robin, anything Mexican, Cheesecake Factory
Beverage: Coffee, White chocolate mocha, Dr. Pepper
Stores: Target, Amazon, Walmart
Colors: blue and pink
Flowers: all
Hobbies: Crafting, shopping,
Things: Pedicures and foot massages, anything that sparkles
Things you would like for your classroom: quart baggies
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Notes and Starbuck coffee
Leslie Malone
Position/Grade: Office Assistant
Snack:
Restaurant: Azteca
Beverage: Diet Dr. Pepper
Stores: Target, Nordstrom
Colors: blue
Flowers: Tulips, roses
Hobbies:
Things:
What is a way that you like to be appreciated?
Madisyn Miller
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/RC3YROE30WX3?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: 4th grade
Snack: Cheez its
Restaurant: Any Mexican restaurant/MOD
Beverage: iced coffee or root beer
Stores: Target/Starbucks
Colors: pink
Flowers: Tulips
Hobbies: photography, art, wedding planning (I'm getting married!)
Things: coffee cups, WSU stuff, books
Things you would like for your classroom: Needs: tissues, games, crayons Wants: essential oils, ...not sure
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? I love anything written =)
Amy Peters
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/234IFVNKYLPH0?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: Teacher - 3rd
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
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: K-5 ML Support
Snack: plain potato chips
Restaurant: Azul
Beverage:
Stores: Target, Bridges Pet Store, Fred Meyer
Colors: All
Flowers: Sunflower
Hobbies: refinishing/upcycling furniture
Things: Access to color copies for real picture support for our MLLs
Things you would like for your classroom:
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? quiet notes =)
Christian Shouman
Amazon Wishlist: refer to Madyson Davis' wishlist
Position/Grade: 3rd Grade Teacher
Snack: Kind Bars
Restaurant: Ixtapa
Beverage: Americano, sparkling water
Stores: REI, Mugu Games
Colors: Green
Flowers: Rhododendron
Hobbies: Watching Mariners and Kraken, Working Out, Hiking, Magic the Gathering
Things: Baseball, Mariners, Kraken working out, running, hiking, Magic the Gathering
Things you would like for your classroom: Books
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? Notes, cards
Cassie Smelser
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2XRI4Q8PP8WFH?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: Kindergarten teacher
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
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
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 R. Stengele
Position/Grade: Health and Fitness
Snack: Shelled peanuts, fruit, and Ruffles
Restaurant: Taqueria Puebla (by QFC), Diamond Knot or Mukilteo Lodge
Beverage: 7-Up Zero, Sprite Zero, sparkling water, Starbucks
Stores: Dick's Sporting Goods, ACE Hardware, Home Depot, Amazon
Colors: Green/Black or Crimson and Gray
Flowers: Any
Hobbies: Disc Golf, Gardening, Kayaking, Hiking/Backpacking, Mountain Bike Riding
Things: Family - or...hobbies listed above
Things you would like for your classroom: Needs: sports equipment around the house not being used! Wants: WSU, Mariners, Sounders, Seahawks memorabilia
What is a way that you like to be appreciated? coffee and cards/pictures/art
Yvonne Sylvan
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2OD9Y5DS5498U?ref_=wl_share
Position/Grade: K
Snack:
Restaurant: Chipotle, Taco Time
Beverage: coffee
Stores:
Colors: Blue
Flowers: Any!
Hobbies: reading
Things: going on vacation
Things you would like for your classroom:
What is a way that you like to be appreciated?
Mikaela Taheri
Position/Grade: Occupational Therapist
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
Nayana Nambiar ( Ms.N)
Position/Grade: Paraeducator
Snack: Takis/ Milk M &M’s
Restaurant: Kafe Neo/ Any Mediterranean restaurant, Any restaurant other than indian restaurant