Administrative Staff
Business Administrators - Sweekriti Apple and Kelly Horn
Gena Kraha, Business Manager
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Gena loves being outside in all seasons and in her downtime can often be found gardening, hiking and enjoying time near water with her partner and two daughters. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest and Montana. She moved to the Olympia area about 10 years ago where she graduated from Evergreen State College with a Bachelor of Arts and studied food systems, sustainable agriculture and education. She is passionate about caring for children and creating environments where everyone feels respected, curiosity and exploration are invited, and play fuels learning. Gena's daughters attend OWS and they have loved the nourishing community and learning environment. She is looking forward to merging her passion for caring for children, organization and program management experience, and appreciation of Waldorf education principles as she works at OWS.
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Gena loves being outside in all seasons and in her downtime can often be found gardening, hiking and enjoying time near water with her partner and two daughters. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest and Montana. She moved to the Olympia area about 10 years ago where she graduated from Evergreen State College with a Bachelor of Arts and studied food systems, sustainable agriculture and education. She is passionate about caring for children and creating environments where everyone feels respected, curiosity and exploration are invited, and play fuels learning. Gena's daughters attend OWS and they have loved the nourishing community and learning environment. She is looking forward to merging her passion for caring for children, organization and program management experience, and appreciation of Waldorf education principles as she works at OWS.
Greg Buck, Enrollment Manager
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Born in Hawaii to an Army family Greg was a world traveler by the age of five. After preschool in Germany their family moved through the southeastern United States of Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Greg went on to Rhode Island pursuing a culinary arts education, followed by a twenty year hospitality career culminating as general manager of an historic downtown Seattle restaurant. Switching gears, Greg returned to school at The Evergreen State College to study art history and aesthetics. Studies continued at the University of Washington Bothell where Greg acquired their Master of Fine Art in Interdisciplinary Poetry. As often happens for a cook, Greg finds themselves very happy in the kitchen, yet, as a poet, they are elated when surrounded by fine words and even more refined thoughts. The Waldorf methodology with its integration of handwork, heartfelt kindness, and active mindfulness feels like the ideal intersection for Greg’s interests, and they are so glad to find themselves here.
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Born in Hawaii to an Army family Greg was a world traveler by the age of five. After preschool in Germany their family moved through the southeastern United States of Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Greg went on to Rhode Island pursuing a culinary arts education, followed by a twenty year hospitality career culminating as general manager of an historic downtown Seattle restaurant. Switching gears, Greg returned to school at The Evergreen State College to study art history and aesthetics. Studies continued at the University of Washington Bothell where Greg acquired their Master of Fine Art in Interdisciplinary Poetry. As often happens for a cook, Greg finds themselves very happy in the kitchen, yet, as a poet, they are elated when surrounded by fine words and even more refined thoughts. The Waldorf methodology with its integration of handwork, heartfelt kindness, and active mindfulness feels like the ideal intersection for Greg’s interests, and they are so glad to find themselves here.
Sigrun Giannetti, Student Affairs Manager
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Sigrun was born and raised in the PNW. Dancing is her passion. She's been dancing professionally with ballet and modern dance companies for many years. She currently moved back to the PNW with her husband and two daughters. Sigrun enjoys teaching dance and being a part of the OWS family. Sigrun is an extremely welcoming presence on campus...the students love her!
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Sigrun was born and raised in the PNW. Dancing is her passion. She's been dancing professionally with ballet and modern dance companies for many years. She currently moved back to the PNW with her husband and two daughters. Sigrun enjoys teaching dance and being a part of the OWS family. Sigrun is an extremely welcoming presence on campus...the students love her!
Steven Svach, Facilities Manager
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Steven is predominantly from Olympia, short of being born in Austin, Texas. After graduation, he served in the Army and later joined the Washington National Guard while pursuing his AA from SPSCC. With a knack for fixing things, he excelled in the new home construction industry before prioritizing family and health as a homemaker. He and his wife co-founded Kula Properties together in 2021, where they combine their love for helping others in homeownership and beyond. For the past few years, Steven has been committed to his holistic health practices, enjoys being in nature whenever possible, whether that be running, mountain biking, yoga, or coaching soccer.
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Steven is predominantly from Olympia, short of being born in Austin, Texas. After graduation, he served in the Army and later joined the Washington National Guard while pursuing his AA from SPSCC. With a knack for fixing things, he excelled in the new home construction industry before prioritizing family and health as a homemaker. He and his wife co-founded Kula Properties together in 2021, where they combine their love for helping others in homeownership and beyond. For the past few years, Steven has been committed to his holistic health practices, enjoys being in nature whenever possible, whether that be running, mountain biking, yoga, or coaching soccer.
