Nondiscrimination statement
The Meridian School does not discriminate in all aspects of employment and admissions because of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, race/color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, veteran or marital status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Faculty and Staff
Josiah Sum
-Pursuing a B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Washington
-With The Meridian School since 2019
Josiah joined the Meridian community as an educational intern in 2019 and transitioned to his current role as kindergarten’s associate faculty at the start of 2020. Before Meridian he worked as an after-school and summer camp educator with several organizations, most recently Kids Co. at Decatur Elementary and the Alderwood Boys & Girls Club. After taking EDUC 170 at UW (math for elementary school teachers), Josiah became passionate about teaching math to young students, loving the way things clicked not only for students but for himself as well! He is very enthusiastic about Meridian Cares and how the Meridian School teaches young people to care for others, care for themselves, and care for their place. Outside of teaching, Josiah has many different passions and interests. Once a month he participates in an Asian American Pacific Islander Cultural Awareness Group at Stafford Creek Corrections Center to learn more about what it means to be Asian American and to support people who have been imprisoned. He also enjoys cooking, playing the ukulele, and volleyball. Josiah can be pretty silly at times, so please ask him to tell you a joke!
4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Suite 242
Seattle, WA 98103
Seattle, WA 98103
Meridian is an independent school in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood serving 200 students in grades K-5. We are located in the historic Good Shepherd Center, a community building housing several nonprofit organizations, which lies adjacent to 6.5-acre Meridian Park.
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