Administration
Principal
Nancy Johnson
Hello Woodmoor! My name is Nancy Johnson and I am the Principal at Woodmoor Elementary. I received my degree in special education from Vanderbilt University and spent 21 years teaching in special education and general education settings. We moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2016 where I taught before moving into an administration position after earning my Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Montana. My husband and I have five grown children scattered around the country. We are mostly empty nesters- but have two golden retrievers who keep us busy! We love anything outdoors and always ask ourselves what took so long to move to this wonderful part of the country! Please feel free to contact me at njohnson@nsd.org or by phone 425-408-5605.
Assistant Principal
Elizabeth Cano
I am so excited to start a new adventure with you all at Woodmoor Elementary!
I moved to Seattle in 2002 from Cleveland, OH where I completed my education from John Carroll University with a focus on English, education, and teaching reading. I started my career in the Edmonds School District as an English teacher and for the past three years I’ve been the assistant principal at Kenmore Elementary, similar to Woodmoor with programs like Head Start, Title I, LAP and support for students who need free and reduced lunch. Previously, I was an assistant principal at Bothell High School for six years. I am passionate about mentoring teachers to grow in their profession and best support each and every student.
I have two kids, a daughter and son, who don’t stop growing and are in peak middle school years. They remind me that the teaching we do in elementary school will carry kids far as we still navigate big problems and little problems, talk through when to find an adult for help, and remind each other that asking questions is more powerful than passing judgement.
I live with positivity—it feeds my soul to acknowledge the great work educators do and call out the goodness I see in our students every day. I firmly believe our collective success is linked together. I will find the good in situations and appreciate laughter in my days and truly enjoy my work.
I look forward to meeting you and making connections with your kids.
Pre-School Administration
Melissa Ward, Ph.D., NCSP (she/her)
Early Childhood Coordinator
Northshore School District
(425) 408-5698
I’m so excited to be your new Early Childhood Coordinator! Throughout my 14 years in Northshore I’ve spent most of it as a School Psychologist working at the elementary and early childhood levels, and also have experience a Special Education Director. Most of my time outside of work is spent with my husband, two children, and our Golden Retriever, with my friends at brunch, binge watching all the shows, or snuggled up with a book. I am passionate about collaboration, inclusive practices, and family partnerships and am excited to be a part of the Early Childhood community.
Talena Hagel
425-408-5600
Pre-K Assistant Principal
I'm thrilled to continue my journey with the Northshore Early Childhood community! I'm Talena Hagel, serving as a part-time Assistant Principal for our preschool programs at Sorenson and Woodmoor Elementary. This marks my sixth year in Early Childhood education, and my passion for supporting our youngest learners grows stronger each year. While I may not be on campus daily, I’m always just an email or phone call away. Feel free to reach out to me at thagel@nsd.org or 425-408-5600. I look forward to collaborating with you!