Bertschi School
Vida Towne has extensive experience in education and coaching, currently serving as an Ultimate Coach and Physical Education Teacher at Bertschi School since 1998, where responsibilities include curriculum development and the organization of annual Field Day for 200 students. In addition to roles at Bertschi School, Vida has held positions such as Librarian, and Ultimate Coach at Robert Eagle Staff Middle School, overseeing mixed teams for grades 6-8. Coaching accolades include Head Coach for the U17 Girls YCC Program with DiscNW and leadership roles for U17 Girls USA Ultimate Juniors World Teams in 2004 and 2006, as well as coaching the Girls Varsity team at The Northwest School from 2000 to 2010. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Art History and Italian Studies from Wesleyan University and a Master’s Degree in Human Development from Pacific Oaks College.
Bertschi School
OUR MISSION Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident, and creative learners in a global community. OUR VALUES Our community values integrity, inclusiveness, respect, diversity, and a commitment to sustainability. OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT Bertschi School values diversity and believes engaging our differences makes us better and stronger. We welcome and honor the unique contributions of people from all racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, learning styles, physical abilities, and sexual orientations. Our commitment to equity drives us to be inclusive and diverse in all areas of our school.