DLC Staff & Consultants
DLC Staff
Maile Hadley
— Assistant Director of School Support and Partnerships
mhadley@learningcommons.org
Maile Hadley majored in electrical engineering and decided to put her technical degree to good use in the field of education. Prior to and after she graduated, Maile gained experience teaching middle school students math, science, and robotics through inquiry-based learning. She also has experience in program development, public relations, and event planning.
John Hardy
— Assistant Director of School Support and Partnerships
jthardy@learningcommons.org
John Hardy has twenty-nine years of experience as a K–12 educator, focusing primarily on educational technology. He has worked in Washington public schools and international private schools, as director of a regional technology support center (Puget Sound ESD), and in the private sector as a developer of online technology integration programs. John holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in biology from the University of California, and a graduate degree in educational technology from the University of Oregon.
Judy Margrath-Huge
— President and CEO
jhuge@learningcommons.org
Dr. Judy Margrath-Huge became CEO in mid-August 2004, replacing founding CEO, Louis Fox. As a K–12 educator, Judy has been a teacher, principal, program coordinator, curriculum and assessment director, associate superintendent, chief technology officer, and superintendent. Judy has also conducted seminars across the U.S. on curriculum alignment, instruction and assessment, instructional "best practices," school improvement planning, and leadership development.
Irene Namkung
— Manager of Outreach and Office Operations
inamkung@learningcommons.org
Irene Namkung has a bachelor's degree in biology. She was a professional studio potter and a manager of award-winning international performing artists. Irene has taught ceramics, volunteered in parent co-operative schools, and served on many nonprofit boards including Western Arts Alliance and, currently, Northwest Folklife. Before joining the DLC, Irene was a legislative assistant for Seattle City Councilmember Jim Compton.
Karl Nelson
— Director of Technology and Operations
karln@learningcommons.org
Karl Nelson is involved in every facet of technology at the DLC, from the learningcommons.org website to working with schools and providers to ensure that all students have access to DLC resources. Karl has a master of science in information management.
Tony Schmidt
— Support Services Coordinator
tony@learningcommons.org
Tony Schmidt supervises the DLC Tutors, who assist students with online coursework and college and career planning. He also collaborates with the Course Support team and is involved in other facets of the DLC. Tony has spent most of his career in higher education, distance learning, and student mentorship programs at WSU and UW. He graduated from Washington State University with a degree in English.
Leslie St. Pierre
— Assistant Director of Course Support
lstpierr@learningcommons.org
Leslie St. Pierre works with the DLC's online course providers and school Course Support team members to develop policies, processes, and support systems that ensure student success in online courses. Leslie has a background in grants management and a master's degree in library and information science.
DLC Consultants and Part-time Staff
Jo Austin
— Accountant
joaustin@learningcommons.org
Jonathan Dacuag
— Web Designer
jdacuag@learningcommons.org
Susan Quattrociocchi
— Writer/Editor
susanq@learningcommons.org
Jill Sheldon
— Development Director
jsheld@learningcommons.org
Jill Summit
— Finance Director
jsummit@learningcommons.org
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