Seattle Public Schools / Aki Kurose Middle School

Agency file

Aki Kurose Middle School

Source file: Seattle Public Schools — Staff (WA OSPI S-275) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Aki Kurose Middle School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2024, this agency had 79 employees with median total compensation of $121,332; the highest distinct record was $246,594.

Year: 2024
Employees: 79
Median total: $121,332
Highest record: $246,594

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$69,367$224,983+

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 79 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($121,332) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $97,909 (75%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $32,456 (25%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$82,312

$92,434

$121,332

$156,911

$178,186

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $178,186 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $82,312. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Secondary Teacher

31 · $128,307

Aide

21 · $87,652

Other Teacher

13 · $144,192

Secondary Vice Principal

3 · $224,983

Counselor

3 · $143,665

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Caine Lowery

Secondary Principal/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$246,594

Base pay: $206,006
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,588
Total compensation: $246,594
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $199,239
Cert: 465201B
Cert Yrs Exp: 18.3
Location Code: 3774
Name: LOWERY, CAINE
School District: Seattle

Caine Lowery holds the role of Secondary Principal at Aki Kurose Middle School. In 2024, their total compensation was $246,594.

Ronald Howard

Secondary Vice Principal/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$225,149

Base pay: $178,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $46,834
Total compensation: $225,149
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $178,315
Cert: 312775J
Cert Yrs Exp: 32.1
Location Code: 3774
Name: HOWARD, RONALD
School District: Seattle

Ronald Howard works as a Secondary Vice Principal for Aki Kurose Middle School. Ronald earned $225,149 in 2024.

Daniel Reeve

Secondary Vice Principal/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$224,983

Base pay: $178,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $46,668
Total compensation: $224,983
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $178,315
Cert: 520362E
Cert Yrs Exp: 9.2
Location Code: 3774
Name: REEVE, DANIEL
School District: Seattle

Daniel Reeve works as a Secondary Vice Principal for Aki Kurose Middle School. Daniel earned $224,983 in 2024.

Emma Hong

Secondary Vice Principal/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$224,859

Base pay: $178,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $46,544
Total compensation: $224,859
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $178,315
Cert: 364823E
Cert Yrs Exp: 28.2
Location Code: 3774
Name: HONG, EMMA
School District: Seattle

Emma Hong works as a Secondary Vice Principal for Aki Kurose Middle School. Emma earned $224,859 in 2024.

Suzanne Mayer

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$192,370

Base pay: $151,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $41,154
Total compensation: $192,370
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $118,671
Cert: 417975J
Cert Yrs Exp: 19.6
Location Code: 3774
Name: MAYER, SUZANNE
School District: Seattle

Suzanne Mayer works as a Secondary Teacher for Aki Kurose Middle School. Suzanne earned $192,370 in 2024.

Michael Kaiser

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$188,614

Base pay: $147,855
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,759
Total compensation: $188,614
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,819
Cert: 409047H
Cert Yrs Exp: 20.7
Location Code: 3774
Name: KAISER, MICHAEL
School District: Seattle

Michael Kaiser holds the role of Secondary Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. In 2024, their total compensation was $188,614.

Brendan Dotson

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$180,475

Base pay: $140,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,046
Total compensation: $180,475
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,819
Cert: 420397B
Cert Yrs Exp: 23
Location Code: 3774
Name: DOTSON, BRENDAN
School District: Seattle

Brendan Dotson holds the role of Secondary Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. In 2024, their total compensation was $180,475.

Karilyn Johnson

Counselor/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$179,602

Base pay: $138,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $41,570
Total compensation: $179,602
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,820
Cert: 380217J
Cert Yrs Exp: 23.3
Location Code: 3774
Name: JOHNSON, KARILYN
School District: Seattle

Karilyn Johnson is a Counselor at Aki Kurose Middle School. 2024 total compensation came to $179,602.

Thomas Morris

Other Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$178,186

Base pay: $133,967
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $44,219
Total compensation: $178,186
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $110,088
Cert: 474776B
Cert Yrs Exp: 10
Location Code: 3774
Name: MORRIS, THOMAS
School District: Seattle

Thomas Morris holds the role of Other Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. In 2024, their total compensation was $178,186.

Justin Sklar

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$177,768

Base pay: $138,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,843
Total compensation: $177,768
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $104,933
Cert: 457709D
Cert Yrs Exp: 14.9
Location Code: 3774
Name: SKLAR, JUSTIN
School District: Seattle

At Aki Kurose Middle School, Justin Sklar serves as a Secondary Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $177,768.

Christina Mastin

Other Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$176,585

Base pay: $136,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,053
Total compensation: $176,585
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,820
Cert: 405212B
Cert Yrs Exp: 19.6
Location Code: 3774
Name: MASTIN, CHRISTINA
School District: Seattle

Christina Mastin is a Other Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. 2024 total compensation came to $176,585.

Mark Watling

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$176,233

Base pay: $136,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $39,401
Total compensation: $176,233
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,820
Cert: 290698J
Cert Yrs Exp: 32.5
Location Code: 3774
Name: WATLING, MARK
School District: Seattle

Mark Watling is a Secondary Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. 2024 total compensation came to $176,233.

Jeremy Fogel

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$175,797

Base pay: $136,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $39,266
Total compensation: $175,797
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,819
Cert: 487780R
Cert Yrs Exp: 14
Location Code: 3774
Name: FOGEL, JEREMY
School District: Seattle

At Aki Kurose Middle School, Jeremy Fogel serves as a Secondary Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $175,797.

Shaun Mars

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$175,226

Base pay: $136,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,695
Total compensation: $175,226
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,819
Cert: 446092R
Cert Yrs Exp: 16.1
Location Code: 3774
Name: MARS, SHAUN
School District: Seattle

Shaun Mars holds the role of Secondary Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. In 2024, their total compensation was $175,226.

Yantra Bertelli

Other Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$169,715

Base pay: $130,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,765
Total compensation: $169,715
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $110,520
Cert: 491001D
Cert Yrs Exp: 12
Location Code: 3774
Name: BERTELLI, YANTRA
School District: Seattle

At Aki Kurose Middle School, Yantra Bertelli serves as a Other Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $169,715.

Nathan Walker

Other Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$168,470

Base pay: $125,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $42,521
Total compensation: $168,470
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $106,848
Cert: 447551C
Cert Yrs Exp: 10
Location Code: 3774
Name: WALKER, NATHAN
School District: Seattle

Nathan Walker is a Other Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. 2024 total compensation came to $168,470.

Roger Kirihara

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$167,165

Base pay: $128,597
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,568
Total compensation: $167,165
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $106,416
Cert: 273568F
Cert Yrs Exp: 37.9
Location Code: 3774
Name: KIRIHARA, ROGER
School District: Seattle

Roger Kirihara is a Secondary Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. 2024 total compensation came to $167,165.

Susie Clark

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$166,942

Base pay: $129,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,796
Total compensation: $166,942
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,554
Cert: 345383D
Cert Yrs Exp: 23.2
Location Code: 3774
Name: CLARK, SUSIE
School District: Seattle

Susie Clark is a Secondary Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. 2024 total compensation came to $166,942.

Charles Ellis

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$164,133

Base pay: $126,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,672
Total compensation: $164,133
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $107,280
Cert: 531186E
Cert Yrs Exp: 11
Location Code: 3774
Name: ELLIS, CHARLES
School District: Seattle

Charles Ellis holds the role of Secondary Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,133.

Sara Job

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$162,505

Base pay: $126,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,362
Total compensation: $162,505
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $91,167
Cert: 538008D
Cert Yrs Exp: 6
Location Code: 3774
Name: JOB, SARA
School District: Seattle

Sara Job holds the role of Secondary Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,505.

Hayley Serres

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$156,911

Base pay: $117,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $39,750
Total compensation: $156,911
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $94,306
Cert: 559217E
Cert Yrs Exp: 6.6
Location Code: 3774
Name: SERRES, HAYLEY
School District: Seattle

Hayley Serres holds the role of Secondary Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,911.

David Nelson

Library Media Specialist/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$156,517

Base pay: $120,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,514
Total compensation: $156,517
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $101,794
Cert: 308092F
Cert Yrs Exp: 28.6
Location Code: 3774
Name: NELSON, DAVID
School District: Seattle

David Nelson holds the role of Library Media Specialist at Aki Kurose Middle School. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,517.

Ramon Costales Jr

Other Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$156,067

Base pay: $120,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,064
Total compensation: $156,067
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $101,794
Cert: 375204E
Cert Yrs Exp: 25.6
Location Code: 3774
Name: COSTALES JR, RAMON
School District: Seattle

At Aki Kurose Middle School, Ramon Costales Jr serves as a Other Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $156,067.

Zachary Gore

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$151,073

Base pay: $115,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,428
Total compensation: $151,073
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $97,546
Cert: 523125C
Cert Yrs Exp: 8
Location Code: 3774
Name: GORE, ZACHARY
School District: Seattle

Zachary Gore is a Secondary Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. 2024 total compensation came to $151,073.

Ricardo Dos Remedios

Other Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$150,904

Base pay: $115,338
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,566
Total compensation: $150,904
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $97,848
Cert: 509595E
Cert Yrs Exp: 9.9
Location Code: 3774
Name: DOS REMEDIOS, RICARDO
School District: Seattle

At Aki Kurose Middle School, Ricardo Dos Remedios serves as a Other Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,904.

Margaret O'Sullivan

Other Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$144,192

Base pay: $109,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,968
Total compensation: $144,192
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,655
Cert: 355480E
Cert Yrs Exp: 16.2
Location Code: 3774
Name: O'SULLIVAN, MARGARET
School District: Seattle

At Aki Kurose Middle School, Margaret O'Sullivan serves as a Other Teacher. They work 0.8 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,192.

Tyra Williams

Counselor/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$143,665

Base pay: $109,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,537
Total compensation: $143,665
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $90,907
Cert: 484127F
Cert Yrs Exp: 3
Location Code: 3774
Name: WILLIAMS, TYRA
School District: Seattle

Tyra Williams holds the role of Counselor at Aki Kurose Middle School. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,665.

Kimberly Coats

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$141,999

Base pay: $107,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,172
Total compensation: $141,999
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $90,906
Cert: 582760E
Cert Yrs Exp: 8.6
Location Code: 3774
Name: COATS, KIMBERLY
School District: Seattle

Kimberly Coats is a Secondary Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. 2024 total compensation came to $141,999.

Anna Vinnedge

Other Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$141,627

Base pay: $107,325
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,302
Total compensation: $141,627
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $88,114
Cert: 527981E
Cert Yrs Exp: 7.1
Location Code: 3774
Name: VINNEDGE, ANNA
School District: Seattle

Anna Vinnedge works as a Other Teacher for Aki Kurose Middle School. Anna earned $141,627 in 2024.

Camille Beck

Counselor/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$139,171

Base pay: $103,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,559
Total compensation: $139,171
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,472
Cert: 548577F
Cert Yrs Exp: 5.2
Location Code: 3774
Name: BECK, CAMILLE
School District: Seattle

Camille Beck holds the role of Counselor at Aki Kurose Middle School. In 2024, their total compensation was $139,171.

Mckelle Hilber

Other Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$138,050

Base pay: $122,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $15,428
Total compensation: $138,050
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $104,026
Cert: 560469R
Cert Yrs Exp: 6
Location Code: 3774
Name: HILBER, MCKELLE
School District: Seattle

Mckelle Hilber works as a Other Teacher for Aki Kurose Middle School. Mckelle earned $138,050 in 2024.

Michael Ayer

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$134,089

Base pay: $100,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,953
Total compensation: $134,089
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $84,946
Cert: 451527F
Cert Yrs Exp: 15.4
Location Code: 3774
Name: AYER, MICHAEL
School District: Seattle

Michael Ayer is a Secondary Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. 2024 total compensation came to $134,089.

Catherine Smith

Other Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$130,143

Base pay: $97,927
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,216
Total compensation: $130,143
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $83,074
Cert: 561235C
Cert Yrs Exp: 8.5
Location Code: 3774
Name: SMITH, CATHERINE
School District: Seattle

Catherine Smith holds the role of Other Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,143.

Qing Wenes

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$128,307

Base pay: $95,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,385
Total compensation: $128,307
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,827
Cert: 576123D
Cert Yrs Exp: 1.9
Location Code: 3774
Name: WENES, QING
School District: Seattle

Qing Wenes works as a Secondary Teacher for Aki Kurose Middle School. Qing earned $128,307 in 2024.

Tyler Wilch

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$127,825

Base pay: $96,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,693
Total compensation: $127,825
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,827
Cert: 577418G
Cert Yrs Exp: 2
Location Code: 3774
Name: WILCH, TYLER
School District: Seattle

Tyler Wilch is a Secondary Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. 2024 total compensation came to $127,825.

Matthew Maley

Other Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$126,892

Base pay: $94,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,902
Total compensation: $126,892
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,583
Cert: 507253C
Cert Yrs Exp: 7.5
Location Code: 3774
Name: MALEY, MATTHEW
School District: Seattle

At Aki Kurose Middle School, Matthew Maley serves as a Other Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,892.

Spencer Carlson

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$125,156

Base pay: $93,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,113
Total compensation: $125,156
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $74,980
Cert: 574426C
Cert Yrs Exp: 2.3
Location Code: 3774
Name: CARLSON, SPENCER
School District: Seattle

Spencer Carlson holds the role of Secondary Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,156.

David Edwards

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$124,341

Base pay: $92,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,347
Total compensation: $124,341
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $78,896
Cert: 550846J
Cert Yrs Exp: 5.1
Location Code: 3774
Name: EDWARDS, DAVID
School District: Seattle

David Edwards works as a Secondary Teacher for Aki Kurose Middle School. David earned $124,341 in 2024.

Wendy Miller

Office/Clerical/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$122,847

Base pay: $89,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,762
Total compensation: $122,847
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $89,085
Cert: 371097G
Cert Yrs Exp: 0
Location Code: 3774
Name: MILLER, WENDY
School District: Seattle

Wendy Miller works as a Office/Clerical for Aki Kurose Middle School. Wendy earned $122,847 in 2024.

Hyun Yi

Secondary Teacher/Aki Kurose Middle School

2024 total comp

$121,332

Base pay: $90,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,106
Total compensation: $121,332
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $76,550
Cert: 547956C
Cert Yrs Exp: 4.1
Location Code: 3774
Name: YI, HYUN
School District: Seattle

Hyun Yi is a Secondary Teacher at Aki Kurose Middle School. 2024 total compensation came to $121,332.