Open Window School
Tess Cullaz currently serves as a Middle School Associate Teacher at Open Window School, a position held since December 2022. Prior to this, Tess Cullaz worked as a Research Coordinator and Research Assistant at IREACH - Washington State University from September 2020 to July 2022. Within the Outdoor Leadership program at YMCA of Greater Seattle, Tess Cullaz held various roles including Logistics Manager in 2020 and Backpacking Instructor in 2019, where outdoor education and leadership were emphasized. Tess Cullaz's early experience includes a role as a Childcare Assistant at Hampshire Franklin Children's Day Care in early 2020 and a Logistics Assistant with YMCA in 2018. Tess Cullaz obtained Bachelor's degrees in Outdoor Education and Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, complemented by coursework at The School for Field Studies in 2019.
Open Window School
Open Window School is a K-8 independent school located in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 1985 to provide an educational environment specially designed for gifted learners, Open Window is a school “For Gifted Kids Who Love to Learn.” The learning environment provides a challenging academic curriculum blended with nurturing support from teachers that prepares students for long-term success. Open Window is fully accredited by NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools). Current enrollment is 358 students.