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Jodie joined CHA as a First Grade teacher in 2011. She has been teaching since 1999, and takes pride in sharing her love of learning with her students. Jodie is a proud graduate of the University of Washington, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and a Master’s degree in Education. Away from school, Jodie enjoys spending time with her family, coaching gymnastics, and taking long walks.

Samantha Palladino

Teacher, Kindergarten

BFA in Musical Theater University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point Dec. 2001
MS in Education Walden University April 2011

Samantha is delighted to join the Kindergarten teaching team for the 2018-19 school year! She moved to Seattle last September and is beyond excited to be back in the classroom teaching full time. Samantha worked part of last year as an instructional assistant at CHA. She instantly fell in love with the school community and is so happy to be a part of it again this year! When Samantha is not teaching she is enjoying time with her family! She has a daughter named Violet, who just turned 5 and a husband name Mike. The three of them enjoy swimming, going on hikes, and Friday movie nights at home!

Sage Plunkett

Associate Teacher

Just moved to the Washington State from Indiana. I graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor’s degree in History and Secondary Education. I am currently studying to receive my teaching license. I discovered a love for travel and history after moving abroad to Cairo, Egypt when I was younger. In my spare time I am usually in coffee shops, trying out new foods and restaurants, and exploring the great outdoors with my boyfriend and cute little dog. I am very excited and grateful to be part of the CHA team and community. I look forward to meeting everyone!

Bob Rees

Specialist, Music

Bob Rees graduated from Eastern Washington University with degrees in Music Education and Percussion Performance and a Master’s degree in Music and Music Education from Anderson University. Originally from Spokane, Bob relocated to Seattle where he’s been an integral part of the area’s music community for the last twenty years. Bob is a Yamaha national soloist winner and a Jack Straw Artist Support grant recipient. As a performer, he’s recorded and collaborated with a diversity of artists and groups throughout the United States and internationally. As an educator, Bob believes in using improvisation and composition to strengthen students’ connections to their unique and collective relationships with music. Outside of work, Bob cherishes time with his wife Carly and two children Sophie and Oliver. He enjoys cycling, cooking, hiking, and reading books. Bob is honored to be part of the CHA family.

Courtnei Robbins

Associate Teacher

Courtnei was born and raised in beautiful Washington State, just thirty miles south of Bellevue. She attended Gonzaga University, where she earned her degree in psychology with an English minor. Courtnei has experience in applied behavior analysis implementing behavior plans for children on the autism spectrum, as well as prior experience coaching gymnastics, tutoring students in literacy, and serving as a continuing education coordinator. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, horseback riding, skiing, baking, and playing board games. Courtnei is excited to join the CHA family, and explore her new city!

Chelsea Roberts

Teacher, Kindergarten

Master’s in Teaching, Elementary Education, Northwest University

Chelsea grew up in Bellevue and then attended University of Portland where she received her B.A. in communication studies and political science. She is thrilled to return to her hometown to teach kindergarten at Chestnut Hill Academy. Chelsea is a graduate of Northwest University, earning her Master’s in Teaching with a concentration in Elementary Education in 2019. She was a Preschool Teacher at Bright Horizons from 2017 through her time in graduate school. Chelsea is passionate about sharing the joy of learning with young students. When she is not in the classroom, Chelsea enjoys spending time with her family, reading and traveling to new places.

Carmela Saccardo

Teacher, 1st Grade

Carmela is overjoyed to be joining the CHA team and teaching First Grade this year. She was originally born in the Philippines and moved to the US when she was five. She grew up in New York City, where she received her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood and Childhood Education from SUNY Cortland, with a concentration in Environmental Studies. She has a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education from Hunter College. She has taught kindergarten in urban settings, special needs classrooms and tutored. Since moving to Washington, she enjoys trying new foods, traveling, knitting and spending time outdoors. She looks forward to learning and growing with her students at CHA!

Rebekah Schoonover

Associate Teacher

Holly Senaga

Head of School

Holly Senaga has been working in the education field since 1996. She attended Eastern Washington University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education, a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, and a Master’s degree in Creative Arts and Learning. Holly enjoys spending time with her husband, John, and their three daughters, Hayden, Kennedy, and Peyton. As a family, they enjoy boating, golfing, reading, and traveling across Washington State to visit friends and family.

Marsha Setting

Specialist, Library

Born and raised in Southern California, Marsha has been with the CHA team since 2006. Marsha has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Teaching with an endorsement in Elementary Education. Outside of school, Marsha enjoys travelling with her husband and children, and spending time with her family in Los Angeles.

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