Administrative Staff
Kelly Hanson, Business Administrator
Kelly is a lifelong PNW resident who spent much of her childhood reading and crafting. She graduated from The Evergreen State College with her BA in 2009 with an emphasis on Multicultural Counseling. In 2014 she earned her MA in Counseling Psychology from Saint Martin's University. After graduate school Kelly worked as a mental health clinician for many years before transitioning into school counseling for the past 3 years. When she's not working, Kelly loves to spend time with her husband and two daughters. She has been an OWS parent for nearly 10 years and is so excited to join the staff at OWS!
Kelly is a lifelong PNW resident who spent much of her childhood reading and crafting. She graduated from The Evergreen State College with her BA in 2009 with an emphasis on Multicultural Counseling. In 2014 she earned her MA in Counseling Psychology from Saint Martin's University. After graduate school Kelly worked as a mental health clinician for many years before transitioning into school counseling for the past 3 years. When she's not working, Kelly loves to spend time with her husband and two daughters. She has been an OWS parent for nearly 10 years and is so excited to join the staff at OWS!
Karen Greene, Business Office Manager
Karen was born in Seattle and raised in both Washington and Southern California. An avid road-tripper, she has traveled across the country more than a few times, her vehicle expertly loaded to capacity. She’s been found dropping anchor in different locations including Louisiana, Kentucky, Texas, and a cold couple of months in North Dakota.
Karen and her youngest son, Thaddeus, moved back to the PNW in late Summer 2022. Thaddeus started at Waldorf in December the same year. Her eldest son, Riley, is in the Navy, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia.
She is a writer and thrives on creativity. She loves combing the beaches for shells, rocks, and driftwood, exploring the many parks and wooded trails in the area, and nurturing her creative self, taking photographs, and baking.
Karen was born in Seattle and raised in both Washington and Southern California. An avid road-tripper, she has traveled across the country more than a few times, her vehicle expertly loaded to capacity. She’s been found dropping anchor in different locations including Louisiana, Kentucky, Texas, and a cold couple of months in North Dakota.
Karen and her youngest son, Thaddeus, moved back to the PNW in late Summer 2022. Thaddeus started at Waldorf in December the same year. Her eldest son, Riley, is in the Navy, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia.
She is a writer and thrives on creativity. She loves combing the beaches for shells, rocks, and driftwood, exploring the many parks and wooded trails in the area, and nurturing her creative self, taking photographs, and baking.
Greg Buck, Enrollment Manager
enroll@olympiawldorf.org
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.
enroll@olympiawldorf.org
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, Administrative Assistant
info@olympiawaldorf.org
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. She has been with us for almost 4 months now and is excited to grow with our community.
info@olympiawaldorf.org
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. She has been with us for almost 4 months now and is excited to grow with our community.
Tiffany Korn, Facilities Manager
tkorn@olympiawaldorf.org
Tiffany has lived in the Olympia area since 1992. Before that she spent her childhood in the mountains, forests and cities of California. In 2011, the year her youngest daughter Amilia was born, her older daughter Cecilia began in the Kinderhaus. That year she joined the Building and Grounds committee. In 2014 she assisted Evergreen State College students studying Biodynamic practices on various projects around our campus. Tiffany became the Facilities Manager in 2016. Having graduated from The Evergreen State College in 1999 with a Bachelors in Science, she brings with her a wealth of knowledge of Pacific Northwest native plants, using native plants and fungi as dyes, nutrition and toxicology. Tiffany is an avid gardener and has extensive knowledge of biodynamic practices and natural bee keeping. Tiffany also enjoys a passion for woodworking, pottery, various forms of handwork and is an amazing cook!
tkorn@olympiawaldorf.org
Tiffany has lived in the Olympia area since 1992. Before that she spent her childhood in the mountains, forests and cities of California. In 2011, the year her youngest daughter Amilia was born, her older daughter Cecilia began in the Kinderhaus. That year she joined the Building and Grounds committee. In 2014 she assisted Evergreen State College students studying Biodynamic practices on various projects around our campus. Tiffany became the Facilities Manager in 2016. Having graduated from The Evergreen State College in 1999 with a Bachelors in Science, she brings with her a wealth of knowledge of Pacific Northwest native plants, using native plants and fungi as dyes, nutrition and toxicology. Tiffany is an avid gardener and has extensive knowledge of biodynamic practices and natural bee keeping. Tiffany also enjoys a passion for woodworking, pottery, various forms of handwork and is an amazing cook!
Mariah Blankenship, Custodial Team
mblankenship@olympiawaldorf.org
Originally born in Montana, Mariah’s family had a deep desire to explore the world which sent them on countless adventures to dozens of countries for most of her childhood. After years of traveling, Mariah meet her husband and planted roots in Olympia. Now, as a student of Bastyr University, soon to be Naturopath and former small business owner nothing has brought Mariah more wealth than the gift of two children: Lennon and Wren. Mariah can be found tending to her tiny home in the woods, sitting by the ocean, reading books or drinking a warm honey turmeric latte.
mblankenship@olympiawaldorf.org
Originally born in Montana, Mariah’s family had a deep desire to explore the world which sent them on countless adventures to dozens of countries for most of her childhood. After years of traveling, Mariah meet her husband and planted roots in Olympia. Now, as a student of Bastyr University, soon to be Naturopath and former small business owner nothing has brought Mariah more wealth than the gift of two children: Lennon and Wren. Mariah can be found tending to her tiny home in the woods, sitting by the ocean, reading books or drinking a warm honey turmeric latte.
Rachel Nollenberger, After School Care Coordinator (Grades)
Rachel grew up in Vancouver WA where she attended private school from K-7th grade. She loved the small class sizes and sense of community. Having the ability to make connections with staff and teachers allowed her to get special help with her Dyslexia, creating a passion and understanding that all children learn differently, grow at their own pace and have unique strengths that sometimes can be lost in the grind of traditional education. Rachel attended Evergreen State with a focus on Environmental studies where she fell in love with the city Olympia and all its charm. For fun Rachel likes to paint, watch movies, garden and cook for friends and try out different recipes. She is excited to be a part of the Olympia Waldorf family and is jazzed to see how everyone grows and changes.
Rachel grew up in Vancouver WA where she attended private school from K-7th grade. She loved the small class sizes and sense of community. Having the ability to make connections with staff and teachers allowed her to get special help with her Dyslexia, creating a passion and understanding that all children learn differently, grow at their own pace and have unique strengths that sometimes can be lost in the grind of traditional education. Rachel attended Evergreen State with a focus on Environmental studies where she fell in love with the city Olympia and all its charm. For fun Rachel likes to paint, watch movies, garden and cook for friends and try out different recipes. She is excited to be a part of the Olympia Waldorf family and is jazzed to see how everyone grows and changes.
