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Thornton Creek Elementary School

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

The Thornton Creek Elementary School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2024, this agency had 60 employees with median total compensation of $102,520; the highest distinct record was $241,402.

Year
2024
Employees
60
Median total
$102,520
Highest record
$241,402

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$59,506$188,287+

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 60 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($102,520) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$85,797 (74%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$30,343 (26%)

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
$74,374
$83,346
$102,520
$153,960
$167,161

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $167,161 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $74,374. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Aide
23 · $79,938
Other Teacher
12 · $134,054
Substitute Teacher
2 · $99,566
Office/Clerical
2 · $92,933

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

Brandee Spencer

Elementary Principal/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$241,402
Base pay
$192,022
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$49,380
Total compensation
$241,402
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$192,022
Cert
582265E
Cert Yrs Exp
2.1
Location Code
3974
Name
SPENCER, BRANDEE
School District
Seattle

At Thornton Creek Elementary School, Brandee Spencer serves as a Elementary Principal. Their 2024 pay totaled $241,402.

Marian Wagner

Other Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$188,287
Base pay
$142,856
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$45,431
Total compensation
$188,287
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$115,820
Cert
427572C
Cert Yrs Exp
15.8
Location Code
3974
Name
WAGNER, MARIAN
School District
Seattle

Marian Wagner works as a Other Teacher for Thornton Creek Elementary School. Marian earned $188,287 in 2024.

Jennifer Sclafani

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$179,989
Base pay
$140,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$39,987
Total compensation
$179,989
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$115,819
Cert
362272G
Cert Yrs Exp
18.3
Location Code
3974
Name
SCLAFANI, JENNIFER
School District
Seattle

At Thornton Creek Elementary School, Jennifer Sclafani serves as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $179,989.

Lisa Calvert

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$176,065
Base pay
$136,832
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$39,233
Total compensation
$176,065
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$115,820
Cert
309442B
Cert Yrs Exp
26.5
Location Code
3974
Name
CALVERT, LISA
School District
Seattle

Lisa Calvert is a Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Thornton Creek Elementary School. 2024 total compensation came to $176,065.

Jennifer Stewart

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$175,809
Base pay
$136,531
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$39,278
Total compensation
$175,809
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$115,819
Cert
321118B
Cert Yrs Exp
15
Location Code
3974
Name
STEWART, JENNIFER
School District
Seattle

At Thornton Creek Elementary School, Jennifer Stewart serves as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $175,809.

Laurie Macy

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$175,656
Base pay
$136,532
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$39,124
Total compensation
$175,656
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$115,820
Cert
560713J
Cert Yrs Exp
31.5
Location Code
3974
Name
MACY, LAURIE
School District
Seattle

Laurie Macy holds the role of Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Thornton Creek Elementary School. In 2024, their total compensation was $175,656.

David Swanson

Other Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$167,161
Base pay
$129,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,016
Total compensation
$167,161
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$109,554
Cert
466736F
Cert Yrs Exp
14.9
Location Code
3974
Name
SWANSON, DAVID
School District
Seattle

David Swanson works as a Other Teacher for Thornton Creek Elementary School. David earned $167,161 in 2024.

Melissa Johnson

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$166,894
Base pay
$129,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,096
Total compensation
$166,894
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$101,794
Cert
322302A
Cert Yrs Exp
30.4
Location Code
3974
Name
JOHNSON, MELISSA
School District
Seattle

At Thornton Creek Elementary School, Melissa Johnson serves as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $166,894.

Miriam Turnbull

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$166,757
Base pay
$129,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,610
Total compensation
$166,757
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$109,556
Cert
300197A
Cert Yrs Exp
16.2
Location Code
3974
Name
TURNBULL, MIRIAM
School District
Seattle

Miriam Turnbull works as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher for Thornton Creek Elementary School. Miriam earned $166,757 in 2024.

Julie Clayton

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$166,191
Base pay
$129,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,045
Total compensation
$166,191
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$109,555
Cert
382425G
Cert Yrs Exp
17.3
Location Code
3974
Name
CLAYTON, JULIE
School District
Seattle

Julie Clayton is a Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Thornton Creek Elementary School. 2024 total compensation came to $166,191.

Katherine Zissermann

Other Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$164,240
Base pay
$126,965
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,275
Total compensation
$164,240
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$104,934
Cert
415515F
Cert Yrs Exp
20
Location Code
3974
Name
ZISSERMANN, KATHERINE
School District
Seattle

At Thornton Creek Elementary School, Katherine Zissermann serves as a Other Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $164,240.

Jeremy Cooper

Other Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$160,814
Base pay
$123,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,110
Total compensation
$160,814
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$104,934
Cert
425534E
Cert Yrs Exp
15.8
Location Code
3974
Name
COOPER, JEREMY
School District
Seattle

At Thornton Creek Elementary School, Jeremy Cooper serves as a Other Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,814.

Erica Braden

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$160,505
Base pay
$123,703
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,802
Total compensation
$160,505
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$104,933
Cert
427325F
Cert Yrs Exp
15
Location Code
3974
Name
BRADEN, ERICA
School District
Seattle

Erica Braden holds the role of Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Thornton Creek Elementary School. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,505.

Kristina Voss

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$154,719
Base pay
$118,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,918
Total compensation
$154,719
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$100,786
Cert
521477J
Cert Yrs Exp
8.8
Location Code
3974
Name
VOSS, KRISTINA
School District
Seattle

Kristina Voss works as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher for Thornton Creek Elementary School. Kristina earned $154,719 in 2024.

Mark Fung

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$154,694
Base pay
$118,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,893
Total compensation
$154,694
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$100,786
Cert
511264D
Cert Yrs Exp
9.3
Location Code
3974
Name
FUNG, MARK
School District
Seattle

Mark Fung holds the role of Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Thornton Creek Elementary School. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,694.

Phoebe Daniels

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$153,960
Base pay
$118,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,671
Total compensation
$153,960
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$100,354
Cert
513102D
Cert Yrs Exp
7.1
Location Code
3974
Name
DANIELS, PHOEBE
School District
Seattle

At Thornton Creek Elementary School, Phoebe Daniels serves as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,960.

Sylwia Mazur Johnson

Other Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$142,547
Base pay
$107,493
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,054
Total compensation
$142,547
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$85,824
Cert
493586B
Cert Yrs Exp
7
Location Code
3974
Name
MAZUR JOHNSON, SYLWIA
School District
Seattle

Sylwia Mazur Johnson is a Other Teacher at Thornton Creek Elementary School. They work 0.8 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $142,547.

Sophia Yackshaw

Other Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$140,536
Base pay
$107,449
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,087
Total compensation
$140,536
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$91,166
Cert
558125A
Cert Yrs Exp
6
Location Code
3974
Name
YACKSHAW, SOPHIA
School District
Seattle

Sophia Yackshaw is a Other Teacher at Thornton Creek Elementary School. 2024 total compensation came to $140,536.

Angela Suh

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$132,659
Base pay
$100,133
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,526
Total compensation
$132,659
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$84,960
Cert
538382C
Cert Yrs Exp
6
Location Code
3974
Name
SUH, ANGELA
School District
Seattle

At Thornton Creek Elementary School, Angela Suh serves as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,659.

Jennifer Lowe

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$132,483
Base pay
$100,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,457
Total compensation
$132,483
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$84,859
Cert
531144D
Cert Yrs Exp
7
Location Code
3974
Name
LOWE, JENNIFER
School District
Seattle

Jennifer Lowe holds the role of Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Thornton Creek Elementary School. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,483.

Kristen Eason

Library Media Specialist/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$128,157
Base pay
$95,054
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,103
Total compensation
$128,157
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$78,900
Cert
560321B
Cert Yrs Exp
4.7
Location Code
3974
Name
EASON, KRISTEN
School District
Seattle

Kristen Eason holds the role of Library Media Specialist at Thornton Creek Elementary School. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,157.

Cynthia Deshler

Other Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$127,571
Base pay
$98,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,607
Total compensation
$127,571
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$83,948
Cert
306002G
Cert Yrs Exp
18.3
Location Code
3974
Name
DESHLER, CYNTHIA
School District
Seattle

Cynthia Deshler works as a Other Teacher for Thornton Creek Elementary School. Their status is 0.8 FTE. Cynthia earned $127,571 in 2024.

Jennifer Hydrick

Other Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$124,372
Base pay
$92,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,376
Total compensation
$124,372
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$78,898
Cert
524464E
Cert Yrs Exp
5.4
Location Code
3974
Name
HYDRICK, JENNIFER
School District
Seattle

Jennifer Hydrick holds the role of Other Teacher at Thornton Creek Elementary School. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,372.

Emma Swanson

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$123,103
Base pay
$92,053
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,050
Total compensation
$123,103
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$78,091
Cert
525826D
Cert Yrs Exp
6.5
Location Code
3974
Name
SWANSON, EMMA
School District
Seattle

Emma Swanson holds the role of Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Thornton Creek Elementary School. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,103.

Kaiana Haven

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$121,664
Base pay
$90,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,804
Total compensation
$121,664
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$77,098
Cert
569249F
Cert Yrs Exp
3
Location Code
3974
Name
HAVEN, KAIANA
School District
Seattle

Kaiana Haven works as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher for Thornton Creek Elementary School. Kaiana earned $121,664 in 2024.

Ian Smith

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$119,221
Base pay
$88,383
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,838
Total compensation
$119,221
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$74,980
Cert
582535A
Cert Yrs Exp
1.5
Location Code
3974
Name
SMITH, IAN
School District
Seattle

Ian Smith holds the role of Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Thornton Creek Elementary School. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,221.

Haley Hesselberg

Other Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$119,182
Base pay
$88,385
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,797
Total compensation
$119,182
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$74,982
Cert
574437J
Cert Yrs Exp
2.1
Location Code
3974
Name
HESSELBERG, HALEY
School District
Seattle

Haley Hesselberg works as a Other Teacher for Thornton Creek Elementary School. Haley earned $119,182 in 2024.

Tori Williams

Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$118,120
Base pay
$87,842
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,278
Total compensation
$118,120
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$74,520
Cert
576683G
Cert Yrs Exp
1.1
Location Code
3974
Name
WILLIAMS, TORI
School District
Seattle

At Thornton Creek Elementary School, Tori Williams serves as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,120.

Amanda Pattison

Other Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$115,046
Base pay
$85,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$29,999
Total compensation
$115,046
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$72,130
Cert
603526E
Cert Yrs Exp
0.8
Location Code
3974
Name
PATTISON, AMANDA
School District
Seattle

Amanda Pattison is a Other Teacher at Thornton Creek Elementary School. 2024 total compensation came to $115,046.

Shannon Westerman

Office/Clerical/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$104,695
Base pay
$76,066
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,629
Total compensation
$104,695
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.85

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$76,066
Cert Yrs Exp
0
Location Code
3974
Name
WESTERMAN, SHANNON
School District
Seattle

Shannon Westerman holds the role of Office/Clerical at Thornton Creek Elementary School. Their status is 0.85 FTE. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,695.

Maria Sipos

Substitute Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$100,345
Base pay
$72,822
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,523
Total compensation
$100,345
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$61,776
Cert
610779A
Cert Yrs Exp
0
Location Code
3974
Name
SIPOS, MARIA
School District
Seattle

Maria Sipos holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Thornton Creek Elementary School. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,345.

Ashley Saucedo

Other Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$100,317
Base pay
$72,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,837
Total compensation
$100,317
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$61,834
Cert
574167C
Cert Yrs Exp
2
Location Code
3974
Name
SAUCEDO, ASHLEY
School District
Seattle

Ashley Saucedo works as a Other Teacher for Thornton Creek Elementary School. Ashley earned $100,317 in 2024.

Robin Wynegar

Substitute Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$98,786
Base pay
$71,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,250
Total compensation
$98,786
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$61,574
Cert
607658B
Cert Yrs Exp
0.2
Location Code
3974
Name
WYNEGAR, ROBIN
School District
Seattle

Robin Wynegar holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Thornton Creek Elementary School. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,786.

Jean Catron

Aide/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$92,273
Base pay
$62,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$29,829
Total compensation
$92,273
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.68

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$61,844
Cert
445673G
Cert Yrs Exp
0
Location Code
3974
Name
CATRON, JEAN
School District
Seattle

Jean Catron works as a Aide for Thornton Creek Elementary School. Their status is 0.68 FTE. Jean earned $92,273 in 2024.

Michaela Koerner Storkman

Elementary Specialist Teacher/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$88,715
Base pay
$62,695
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,020
Total compensation
$88,715
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$53,104
Cert
472121C
Cert Yrs Exp
8.9
Location Code
3974
Name
KOERNER STORKMAN, MICHAELA
School District
Seattle

Michaela Koerner Storkman holds the role of Elementary Specialist Teacher at Thornton Creek Elementary School. Their status is 0.5 FTE. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,715.

Linda Smith

Aide/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$88,189
Base pay
$61,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,345
Total compensation
$88,189
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.68

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$61,844
Cert Yrs Exp
0
Location Code
3974
Name
SMITH, LINDA
School District
Seattle

Linda Smith works as a Aide for Thornton Creek Elementary School. Their status is 0.68 FTE. Linda earned $88,189 in 2024.

Elisabeth Sullivan

Aide/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$88,181
Base pay
$61,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,337
Total compensation
$88,181
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.68

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$61,844
Cert
588824C
Cert Yrs Exp
0
Location Code
3974
Name
SULLIVAN, ELISABETH
School District
Seattle

Elisabeth Sullivan is a Aide at Thornton Creek Elementary School. They work 0.68 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $88,181.

Steven Alvarez

Aide/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$88,004
Base pay
$61,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,160
Total compensation
$88,004
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.68

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$61,844
Cert
622319B
Cert Yrs Exp
0
Location Code
3974
Name
ALVAREZ, STEVEN
School District
Seattle

Steven Alvarez works as a Aide for Thornton Creek Elementary School. Their status is 0.68 FTE. Steven earned $88,004 in 2024.

Mulualem Tsegaye

Aide/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$87,961
Base pay
$61,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,117
Total compensation
$87,961
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.68

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$61,844
Cert Yrs Exp
0
Location Code
3974
Name
TSEGAYE, MULUALEM
School District
Seattle

Mulualem Tsegaye holds the role of Aide at Thornton Creek Elementary School. Their status is 0.68 FTE. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,961.

Kenneth Miller

Aide/Thornton Creek Elementary School

2024 total comp
$87,858
Base pay
$61,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,014
Total compensation
$87,858
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.68

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$61,844
Cert Yrs Exp
0
Location Code
3974
Name
MILLER, KENNETH
School District
Seattle

At Thornton Creek Elementary School, Kenneth Miller serves as a Aide. They work 0.68 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,858.