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Seattle Public Schools / Orca K-8 School

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Orca K-8 School

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

The Orca K-8 School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2024, this agency had 35 employees with median total compensation of $129,725; the highest distinct record was $239,596.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$4.6M
Employees
35
Median total
$129,725
Highest record
$239,596

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 35 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($129,725) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$98,135 (75%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$32,187 (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
$83,473
$102,434
$129,725
$161,353
$176,269

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $176,269 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $83,473. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Other Teacher
6 · $153,863
Aide
6 · $85,066
Secondary Teacher
4 · $175,698
Office/Clerical
2 · $94,872

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

Page 1

Beverly Garrett-Luster

Elementary Principal/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$239,596
Base pay
$201,642
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,954
Total compensation
$239,596
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$195,642
Cert
320667R
Cert Yrs Exp
36.1
Location Code
4065
Name
Garrett-Luster, Beverly
School District
Seattle

Beverly Garrett-Luster works as a Elementary Principal for Orca K-8 School. Beverly earned $239,596 in 2024.

Zelda Padmanabhan

Secondary Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$184,134
Base pay
$142,855
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$41,279
Total compensation
$184,134
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$115,819
Cert
503013E
Cert Yrs Exp
18
Location Code
4065
Name
Padmanabhan, Zelda
School District
Seattle

Zelda Padmanabhan holds the role of Secondary Teacher at Orca K-8 School. In 2024, their total compensation was $184,134.

Ronda Barnes

Other Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$176,424
Base pay
$136,531
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$39,893
Total compensation
$176,424
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$115,819
Cert
379988R
Cert Yrs Exp
21
Location Code
4065
Name
Barnes, Ronda
School District
Seattle

Ronda Barnes holds the role of Other Teacher at Orca K-8 School. In 2024, their total compensation was $176,424.

Tracy Appleyard

Library Media Specialist/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$176,269
Base pay
$140,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,550
Total compensation
$176,269
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$115,818
Cert
381680H
Cert Yrs Exp
16
Location Code
4065
Name
Appleyard, Tracy
School District
Seattle

Tracy Appleyard holds the role of Library Media Specialist at Orca K-8 School. In 2024, their total compensation was $176,269.

Laura Grow

Secondary Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$175,736
Base pay
$136,532
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$39,204
Total compensation
$175,736
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$115,820
Cert
362393A
Cert Yrs Exp
16.2
Location Code
4065
Name
Grow, Laura
School District
Seattle

At Orca K-8 School, Laura Grow serves as a Secondary Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $175,736.

Stacy Stark

Secondary Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$175,659
Base pay
$136,532
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$39,127
Total compensation
$175,659
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$115,820
Cert
326875B
Cert Yrs Exp
28.9
Location Code
4065
Name
Stark, Stacy
School District
Seattle

At Orca K-8 School, Stacy Stark serves as a Secondary Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $175,659.

Supaydah Sanh

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$170,176
Base pay
$129,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$41,030
Total compensation
$170,176
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$109,555
Cert
413612C
Cert Yrs Exp
19.5
Location Code
4065
Name
Sanh, Supaydah
School District
Seattle

Supaydah Sanh holds the role of Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Orca K-8 School. In 2024, their total compensation was $170,176.

Elisabeth Munger

Other Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$167,003
Base pay
$130,029
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,974
Total compensation
$167,003
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$104,935
Cert
368897E
Cert Yrs Exp
24.8
Location Code
4065
Name
Munger, Elisabeth
School District
Seattle

Elisabeth Munger works as a Other Teacher for Orca K-8 School. Elisabeth earned $167,003 in 2024.

Tafuta Fundisha-Bey

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$161,353
Base pay
$123,703
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,650
Total compensation
$161,353
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$104,933
Cert
394291R
Cert Yrs Exp
15.5
Location Code
4065
Name
Fundisha-Bey, Tafuta
School District
Seattle

Tafuta Fundisha-Bey holds the role of Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Orca K-8 School. In 2024, their total compensation was $161,353.

Ho Phi Le

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$158,279
Base pay
$120,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,276
Total compensation
$158,279
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$101,794
Cert
256718H
Cert Yrs Exp
37.4
Location Code
4065
Name
Le, Ho Phi
School District
Seattle

At Orca K-8 School, Ho Phi Le serves as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $158,279.

Kent Hill

Other Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$153,958
Base pay
$117,859
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,099
Total compensation
$153,958
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$99,978
Cert
591209B
Cert Yrs Exp
0.9
Location Code
4065
Name
Hill, Kent
School District
Seattle

Kent Hill works as a Other Teacher for Orca K-8 School. Kent earned $153,958 in 2024.

Kati Gratz

Other Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$153,768
Base pay
$117,292
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,476
Total compensation
$153,768
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$97,546
Cert
466727E
Cert Yrs Exp
7.5
Location Code
4065
Name
Gratz, Kati
School District
Seattle

Kati Gratz holds the role of Other Teacher at Orca K-8 School. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,768.

Joseph Zimmerman

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$137,078
Base pay
$104,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,993
Total compensation
$137,078
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$88,042
Cert
522725A
Cert Yrs Exp
36
Location Code
4065
Name
Zimmerman, Joseph
School District
Seattle

Joseph Zimmerman works as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher for Orca K-8 School. Joseph earned $137,078 in 2024.

Stephanie Bryan

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$133,698
Base pay
$97,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,048
Total compensation
$133,698
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$82,858
Cert
579348D
Cert Yrs Exp
2.7
Location Code
4065
Name
Bryan, Stephanie
School District
Seattle

Stephanie Bryan works as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher for Orca K-8 School. Stephanie earned $133,698 in 2024.

Evan Perkiss

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$132,449
Base pay
$100,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,313
Total compensation
$132,449
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$84,946
Cert
502482C
Cert Yrs Exp
11
Location Code
4065
Name
Perkiss, Evan
School District
Seattle

Evan Perkiss holds the role of Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Orca K-8 School. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,449.

Tara Mcdonald

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$132,214
Base pay
$96,577
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,637
Total compensation
$132,214
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$81,936
Cert
540594R
Cert Yrs Exp
6
Location Code
4065
Name
Mcdonald, Tara
School District
Seattle

Tara Mcdonald works as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher for Orca K-8 School. Tara earned $132,214 in 2024.

David Chernicoff

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$131,997
Base pay
$99,297
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,700
Total compensation
$131,997
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$76,788
Cert
496902H
Cert Yrs Exp
11
Location Code
4065
Name
Chernicoff, David
School District
Seattle

David Chernicoff holds the role of Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Orca K-8 School. Their status is 0.8 FTE. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,997.

Elena Cusack

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$129,725
Base pay
$95,255
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,470
Total compensation
$129,725
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$80,827
Cert
576277H
Cert Yrs Exp
2
Location Code
4065
Name
Cusack, Elena
School District
Seattle

At Orca K-8 School, Elena Cusack serves as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,725.

Zachary Hoefer

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$123,015
Base pay
$92,053
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,962
Total compensation
$123,015
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$78,091
Cert
523749J
Cert Yrs Exp
7
Location Code
4065
Name
Hoefer, Zachary
School District
Seattle

Zachary Hoefer is a Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Orca K-8 School. 2024 total compensation came to $123,015.

Shanelle Ray

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$120,578
Base pay
$88,936
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,642
Total compensation
$120,578
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$75,456
Cert
569427H
Cert Yrs Exp
2.5
Location Code
4065
Name
Ray, Shanelle
School District
Seattle

At Orca K-8 School, Shanelle Ray serves as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,578.

Maria Davis

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$116,625
Base pay
$86,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$29,946
Total compensation
$116,625
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$73,526
Cert
550447G
Cert Yrs Exp
4.6
Location Code
4065
Name
Davis, Maria
School District
Seattle

Maria Davis works as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher for Orca K-8 School. Maria earned $116,625 in 2024.

Chelsea Bogrow

Counselor/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$116,019
Base pay
$85,585
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,434
Total compensation
$116,019
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$72,587
Cert
556818C
Cert Yrs Exp
1.6
Location Code
4065
Name
Bogrow, Chelsea
School District
Seattle

Chelsea Bogrow works as a Counselor for Orca K-8 School. Chelsea earned $116,019 in 2024.

Charles Dorf

Secondary Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$115,481
Base pay
$85,587
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$29,894
Total compensation
$115,481
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$72,590
Cert
606348A
Cert Yrs Exp
2
Location Code
4065
Name
Dorf, Charles
School District
Seattle

Charles Dorf is a Secondary Teacher at Orca K-8 School. 2024 total compensation came to $115,481.

Elise Wulchin

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$114,927
Base pay
$85,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$29,880
Total compensation
$114,927
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$72,130
Cert
601355A
Cert Yrs Exp
0.4
Location Code
4065
Name
Wulchin, Elise
School District
Seattle

At Orca K-8 School, Elise Wulchin serves as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $114,927.

Cynthia Rainwater

Office/Clerical/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$106,271
Base pay
$77,918
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,353
Total compensation
$106,271
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.85

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$76,066
Cert Yrs Exp
0
Location Code
4065
Name
Rainwater, Cynthia
School District
Seattle

At Orca K-8 School, Cynthia Rainwater serves as a Office/Clerical. They work 0.85 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,271.

Tyler Dupuis

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$105,355
Base pay
$77,054
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,301
Total compensation
$105,355
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$65,376
Cert
563972R
Cert Yrs Exp
6.8
Location Code
4065
Name
Dupuis, Tyler
School District
Seattle

Tyler Dupuis works as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher for Orca K-8 School. Tyler earned $105,355 in 2024.

Jill Miller

Other Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$102,434
Base pay
$74,315
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,119
Total compensation
$102,434
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$61,076
Cert
411894R
Cert Yrs Exp
20.4
Location Code
4065
Name
Miller, Jill
School District
Seattle

At Orca K-8 School, Jill Miller serves as a Other Teacher. They work 0.6 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,434.

Lillie Rainwater

Other Teacher/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$94,826
Base pay
$74,222
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,604
Total compensation
$94,826
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$62,960
Cert
195380A
Cert Yrs Exp
44.9
Location Code
4065
Name
Rainwater, Lillie
School District
Seattle

Lillie Rainwater holds the role of Other Teacher at Orca K-8 School. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,826.

Natacia Vanison

Aide/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$90,040
Base pay
$62,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,596
Total compensation
$90,040
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.68

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$61,844
Cert
598552H
Cert Yrs Exp
0
Location Code
4065
Name
Vanison, Natacia
School District
Seattle

Natacia Vanison holds the role of Aide at Orca K-8 School. Their status is 0.68 FTE. In 2024, their total compensation was $90,040.

Renee Shields

Aide/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$88,015
Base pay
$61,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,171
Total compensation
$88,015
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.68

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$61,844
Cert
620787B
Cert Yrs Exp
0
Location Code
4065
Name
Shields, Renee
School District
Seattle

At Orca K-8 School, Renee Shields serves as a Aide. They work 0.68 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,015.

Maria Wilkinson

Aide/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$87,821
Base pay
$61,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,977
Total compensation
$87,821
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.68

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$61,844
Cert Yrs Exp
0
Location Code
4065
Name
Wilkinson, Maria
School District
Seattle

Maria Wilkinson is a Aide at Orca K-8 School. They work 0.68 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $87,821.

Ian Reid

Office/Clerical/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$83,473
Base pay
$58,333
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,140
Total compensation
$83,473
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.78

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$58,333
Cert
362343F
Cert Yrs Exp
0
Location Code
4065
Name
Reid, Ian
School District
Seattle

At Orca K-8 School, Ian Reid serves as a Office/Clerical. They work 0.78 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,473.

Barbara Kendrix

Aide/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$82,310
Base pay
$57,183
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,127
Total compensation
$82,310
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.68

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$57,183
Cert
614095H
Cert Yrs Exp
0
Location Code
4065
Name
Kendrix, Barbara
School District
Seattle

Barbara Kendrix holds the role of Aide at Orca K-8 School. Their status is 0.68 FTE. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,310.

Tanya Dang

Aide/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$73,173
Base pay
$48,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,261
Total compensation
$73,173
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.68

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$48,912
Cert Yrs Exp
0
Location Code
4065
Name
Dang, Tanya
School District
Seattle

Tanya Dang is a Aide at Orca K-8 School. They work 0.68 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $73,173.

Mohamed Warsame

Aide/Orca K-8 School

2024 total comp
$51,384
Base pay
$30,922
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,462
Total compensation
$51,384
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.34

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$30,922
Cert
621679J
Cert Yrs Exp
0
Location Code
4065
Name
Warsame, Mohamed
School District
Seattle

Mohamed Warsame is a Aide at Orca K-8 School. They work 0.34 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $51,384.