Faculty

Studies show that the ability to develop strong mentor relationships with an adult dramatically increases a student’s chance of academic success. In fact, more than 80% of successful college students credit the support of a powerful mentor.

At Billings, teachers create daily opportunities for students to excel. They challenge students to be critical thinkers and powerful self-advocates. When students graduate from Billings, they know how to work effectively with a broad range of teaching styles and carry the self-confidence to pursue mentor relationships throughout their lives.

The Billings faculty have been recognized locally and nationally for their excellence in teaching adolescents. Recent awards include:

  • 4 consecutive Fulbright Memorial Fund Fellowships to Japan
  • Fulbright Fellowship to India
  • National finalist for the Conservation Fund Environmental Education Award
  • Northwest Art Teacher of the Year
  • National Middle School Association "Teams That Make a Difference" Grand Prize Winner

 

Catherine Adams

Catherine Adams

  • 6th Geography
  • 7th WA state & American History
  • 7th Grade Advisor
Jesse Adkins

Jesse Adkins

  • 8th Grade Language Arts
  • Technology
  • 8th Grade Advisor
Sabrina Brazier

Sabrina Brazier

  • Arts Coordinator
  • Vocal Music
Pam Crenshaw

Pam Crenshaw

  • 6th & 7th Grade Math
  • 6th Grade Advisor
Annie Hirshhorn

Annie Hirschhorn

  • 6th Grade Language Arts
  • Visual Art
  • 6th Grade Advisor
Ted Kalmus

Ted Kalmus

  • Head of School
  • 8th Grade Advisor
  • High School Counseling
Nate Liebenstein

Nate Liebenstein

  • Outdoor Program Director
  • Ceramics
  • 6th Grade Spanish
  • 6th Grade Advisor
Rachel Maiorano

Rachel Maiorono

  • Dean of Students
  • 7th Grade Language Arts
  • 6th Grade Advisor
Patrick Sjoberg

Patrick Sjoberg

  • 7th & 8th Grade Spanish
  • 7th Grade Advisor
Tom Strouse

Tom Strouse

  • Athletic Director
  • 6th Grade STEM
  • 6th & 7th Grade PE
  • 6th GRade Advisor
Sarah Swearinger

Sarah Swearinger

  • 6th STEM
  • 8th Grade Math
  • 8th Grade Advisor
Rebecca Timson

Rebecca Timson

  • Dean of Faculty
  • Integrated Human Sciences, Applied Math Lab
  • 8th Grade Humanities
  • 8th Grade Advisor
Peter Titcomb

Peter Titcomb

  • Outdoor Education
  • 7th Grade Science
  • 8th Grade Applied Math Lab
  • 7th Grade Advisor