Thank you for your support of PSCS and other community organizations embodying missions and values we prioritize.

We’re ALL building something extraordinary, and we’re doing it together.

"I just have to say, this is awesome. my child's report cards in the past were not at all from a strengths-based lens. We are grateful for PSCS to really see my child and who he is. Thanks for giving him such great opportunities to grow and learn and make connections. I read the positive statements about him and it makes my heart full. I know this is such a challenging time and the thoughtfulness, flexibility and grace by all at PSCS throughout this is so appreciated."

— PSCS Parent

“The tragedy of school shootings underscores my gratitude for PSCS: First, as a community that uniquely embodies respect for all; second, as a model to the world of engaged and caring people, of all ages; and third, as my daughter's school. Not only do I trust for her physical and emotional safety, I also trust the depth and quality of the learning—on high school shootings, movies, teenage drinking, college, politics, (everything!)—that I know she will be surrounded with at PSCS.”

—PSCS Parent

"Thank you for giving me the courage and tools to develop my passions."

—PSCS Alum

"I am very grateful for all the staff, friends, and families that are a part of PSCS.

I know so many wonderful human beings because of my relationship with the school.

My life and my self would not be the same without you.”

—PSCS Volunteer

“...I’ve gone to a school where my voice has been valued, where I’ve been given the opportunity to make my own choices, and where compassion has been paramount. A place with teachers who have actually cared about me and how I’ve been doing. A place where I’ve learned how to read. And when I say learned how to read I don’t mean learned to read, I mean learned how to read...”

—PSCS Senior Credo

"I am writing to express my thanks for your vision and labor in creating PSCS, and for the positive impact PSCS has had on my daughter. I am so pleased to report that she feels very safe at PSCS and is genuinely excited to go to school—she is also invested in being responsible and meeting the expectations of the team there...I know you all work hard to make this vision possible for the entire school. In addition, you all helped make it possible for my daughter, specifically, to be able to attend."
—PSCS Parent

Featured Profile

Tim

Tim (he/him) was raised up in southern California where he developed his love for getting outdoors and basking in the sun. Seattle summers are just right by his standards of warmth. He grew up with an interest in, and a curiosity of, the environment around him—which led him to pursue a biology degree. In order to put that degree to use, he then traveled and conducted research on sea turtles and gopher tortoises for a couple years. After the years of traveling and traversing the research science field he decided to look toward furthering his education and turned his interest toward graduate school.

He had noticed a general disconnect between the researchers and the local communities they were working in, and wanted to work to close that gap through community outreach and collaboative efforts. The competitive nature of the scientific field and general aversion to collaboration across target species and foci yielded few results for him to pursue. He ultimately ended up connecting with the IslandWood/UW graduate program where he went on to finish with a Education for Environment & Community Certificate as well as a masters degree in science education.

After realizing he missed having a more permanent home, he settled down in the Seattle area. He now lives on Bainbridge Island with his partner, Theresa, and cat, Edna, where he spends his free time sleeping, hiking, watching or playing soccer, reading, gaming, or simply sitting in silence.

Tim holds a B.A. in Biology from Colorado College; Education for Environment & Community Certificate from IslandWood EEC; and an M.Ed. Science Education from the University of Washington.