Administration

Margaret Wagner, Head of School, at Evergreen since 2000
M.A. in Education Administration, University of New Orleans
B.A. History and English/Latin, University of Capetown , South Africa
Certificates in Gifted Education and Secondary Teaching

As the head of The Evergreen School, Margaret's guidance, vision and educational expertise sets the course of students' overall journey through the school's curriculum. She has spent over 20 years leading schools from primary to high school. Throughout her work and free time, Margaret embodies the spirit of Evergreen, pursuing a global lifestyle closely tied to the natural world through activities such as traveling, hiking and gardening.

Teresa (Teri) Clifford, Primary Division Head, at Evergreen since 2008
M.A. in Developmental Psychology, Cornell University
B.A. Human Development & Families, Cornell University
Certificate in Special Education K-12, Early Childhood Special Education,
University of Washington.
Principal & Administrator's Certificate,
University of Washington, Danforth Program

As the head of the primary division for The Evergreen School, Teri brings her love of student learning, collaborative learning communities, exceptionality & leadership. She has over 20 years in various educational settings from the university level to the early childhood classroom. Teri was also formerly the principal of an elementary school. She is passionate about developing educational settings that foster the very best in each student's learning. In her spare time, Teri loves to hike, bike, swim, kayak, read and travel, and has recently discovered the challenges of completing a triathlon.




Carmine (Chick) Chickadel, Upper Division Head, at Evergreen since 2001
Post-Graduate Fellowship, Modern Poetry, Bryn Mawr College
M.A. Fine Arts and Fine Arts Education, University of Montana
B.A. English Literature, Drama minor, University of Delaware

Chick came to Evergreen from The Bush School, where he served for 13 years as dean, head of middle/high school English, and interim head of the upper school. Chick has forty years of academic experience, primarily in private and independent schools. He finds Evergreen's creative, inquisitive community a natural fit and is constantly impressed by the young minds surrounding him.

Danielle Ladd, Director of Special Programs, at Evergreen since 1993
B.A. Recreation Administration, Western Washington University

As energetic as the children she cares for, Danielle thrives on their enthusiasm and curiosity as she designs after-school and summer activities that engage both mind and body in non-academic settings. She sees the safety and comfort of our students from infancy through middle school as her number one responsibility.




Robert Miller, Chief Financial Officer at Evergreen since 2008
M.B.A., University of Washington
B.S. Accounting, The Ohio State University

Robert brings five years of experience as CFO and 20 years doing general management consulting for businesses. He also taught accounting and other college business courses for eight years including at the University of Washington. When he is not crunching numbers, he is composing music for piano and orienteering in an attempt to defend his World Master Games and U. S. Championship gold medals.




Leslie Redd, Director of Admission, at Evergreen since 2004
Masters of Public Administration, New York University
B.A., Cornell University

Leslie has an extensive background in public policy, marketing, development and event planning for such institutions as the Smithsonian, University of Washington and Cornell University. In addition to managing the admissions staff and volunteers, Leslie considers it her highest professional priority to continue to develop Evergreen's high standing in the community, as well as to maintain the excellence of newly admitted students.

Lynn Scriven, Teacher Coach, at Evergreen since 2000
Endorsements in English/Elementary Education
B.A. English, University of Washington

With nearly 20 years of teaching experience, Lynn transitioned seamlessly from a beloved fourth grade teacher here at Evergreen to an amazing teacher mentor. Lynn also exhibits talent as a watercolorist and is an intrepid traveler.

James Joseph, Diversity Coordinator, at Evergreen since 2005
Teaching Credentials, Bay Area Teachers Center
B.A. Psychology, Brown University

James came to Evergreen with over nine years of teaching experience, most recently at The Head-Royce School in Oakland. At Head-Royce, James taught seventh grade math and science and was a middle school advisor. He also worked as the faculty technology coordinator, and mentored African American middle and high school male students in the "Boyz to Men" mentoring program. James has extensive experience coaching boys' and girls' middle school basketball, and played varsity basketball for Brown University.