MCAULIFFE PTSA - 2022-23
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Staff Favorites

Below are the Teacher/Staff Favorite lists that are normally kept at the school office in a binder. Please note not everyone employed at the school participated in filling out a form. We know that many of you like to give gifts to the Teachers/Staff before winter break which is the reason for providing this information.  Gift giving is not a requirement-- Teachers and Staff have made it very clear to us that they already feel very appreciated by the parents and students at McAuliffe!
Last NameFirst NameGrade/PositionBirth MonthPetsHobbies/CollectionsFavorite Genre for Books/MagazinesFavorite Vacation SpotFavorite Flower/PlantFavorite ColorsFavorite BeverageFavorite Sports TeamFavorite Snack/TreatFavorite Store
BanerjeeSaimoon4/5 QuestSeptemberAny kind of artRealistic Fiction, Historical NovelsAny place that has a lot of history (Peru, Greece, Spain, Istanbul, New Orleans)Roses/TuberosesBaige, tan, rust, olive green (earthy tones)CoffeeReese's, Snickers, Baby RuthBen Franklin, Michael's, Joanne
BelknapTinaResource Room TeacherJunedogPainting, hiking, bird watchingBiographies BeachRosesLilacPumpkin spice latteNoneFruit Craft stores
BrownKatie4thMayDog (Charlie)Watercolor painting, knittingPeople Magazine; Books: mystery, romance, holidayDisneyland!Hydrangeas, peonies, sun flowersTurquoise, grey, Buffalo checkIced sweet tea, ginger beerSeahawks, MarinersCheez-Its, Goldfish crackers, Anything from Trader Joes!Nordstrom, Target, Amazon
BurmesterDeannaPE ItinerantMarch2 Frenchton dogs (Tucker and Truman)Dance, Schitt's Creek, anything fashionFashion magazines, People/US WeeklyPuerto Vallarta, MexicoPeonies, rosesRed, blackStrawberry Acai Refresher (Starbucks), Cosmo, Sauv Blanc white wineSeahawks, KrakenChips, salted caramel milk chocolateTarget, Nordstrom
CareyAmy JoSafety NetOctoberReadingHistorical fiction, mysteriesLake ChelanDahlias, peoniesGreens and bluesCoffeeSeahawks, UW HuskiesChocolateHome Goods, Target
ChuaMaggieCustodianAugustDog (Bubble)Hiking, campingFiction, mysteryCoastal/seaside vacation, lakeRoses, mini rosesBlue and purpleStarbucks/Zero Sugar Monster EnergySeahawks, MarinersXtra Flaming Hot CheetosREI, Home Depot
CobbHeatherOfficeMarch1 dog, 2 catsGardening, arts and crafts, readingMystery and Victorian periodBend, Oregon and Oregon CoastViolets; snake plantsPurpleCold brew coffeeGonzaga BulldogsDark chocolate, TJ's Aussie Chocolate Crème CookiesTarget, Amazon
ConnoleMadison4/5 QuestJuly2 cats (Bella and Onix)Skiing, kayaking, moviesCrime dramas, realistic fictionSomewhere tropicalOrchidNavy blue, other bluesChai Tea LatteeSeahawksPopcornNanamacs (online retailer)
CoskeyIsabeau2/3 QuestJulyRunning, hiking, cooking, travelMystery novels, gardening & cooking magazinesAnywhereAny Green/bluePeets Coffee/Red WineDark chocolate, popcornMet Market, Trader Joes, Peets Coffee, Brick and Mortar Books
D'SouzaMilennaIAOctoberBooks, computers, cooking, baking, knittingMemoirs, non-fiction, fiction adventureJamaica, MexicoRoses Red, black, purpleWine, Ginger ale + VodkaSeahawks, Portugal SoccerNuts, nut cookies, nut cakesMacy's
DanielLisaCounselorMay2 YorkiesLove sharks, Seahawks and travelMysteryMaui, NorwayTulipsTiffany Blue (Seahawks colors)Coke Zero, Nonfat double sugar free vanilla latteSeahawksHot Tameles, Mexican foodNordstrom, Pier 1
DillonMegan4thJuneSewing/embroidery, hiking, baking, watercolorDiversity books for classroomFranceHydrangea, succulentsWhite, yellow, pinkLondon fog, La CroixGonzaga BulldogsCookies, goldfish, popcorn, chocolateAnthropologie
DodiyaMayuriIANovemberListening to music, playing piano, collecting sea shellsTulips, lily, dahliaBlueTeaDoritos, Kit-KatCostco, Kohls
EllsworthKelseyPsychologistJanuaryEmbroidery, campingRomance Washington/Oregon coastSunflowers, hydrangea, orchids, hyacinthGreenLa Croix, matcha, ice tea, kombuchaHuskies!Kettle chipsAnthropologie, Target, World Market, Madewell
FlajoleKelly3rdAprilReadingAllSunflowersTurquoise Tea, waterSeahawksPeanut butter snacksTarget, Brick and Mortar Books
FonteNathalieParaeducatorSeptemberDog (Finnegan)Watercolor, paper craftsCookingLopez IslandSucculents, orchidsChartreuseDiet Coke, Extra-shot AmericanoSeahawks, CanadiensAnything keto, almonds, sugar-free candy or chocolateHome Goods, Michaels
ForrestTiffanyLearning CenterJanuaryDog, cats, sheep, chickens, bearded dragon, fishCrafting, wood workingMagnolia, house decorating and remodelingAny lake, or in the mountainsCactiRed, black, gray, whiteFlavored or sweet tea, Chai tea latteMariners, SeahawksCandy!Hobby Lobby
FulghumBryannaPull-Out QuestJulyDog (Roxy)Camping, hiking, kayaking, playing guitar and piano, readingMystery, dramas, easy beach readMexico, ThailandLillies, peonyBlue, green, yellowAmericano, Vanilla latte, White wineSounders, SeahawksChocolate, caramel popcorn, dried fruitTrader Joes, Victor's Coffee (Redmond), Barnes and Noble
GallantLauraIAOctoberDogAnything associated with dogsHome decorating magazinesArizona, MassachusettsTulipKhaka green, orange, maroon, grayIced teaPopcornTarget
GregoireBeckyIA/OfficeNovemberDog (Ruger - yellow lab)Candles, cooking, water sportsCooking, decoratingArizona, Hawaii, DisneylandGardenia, rosesPurple, coral, tealSparkling water, chai teaMariners, SeahawksChocolate with mintMet Market, Anthropologie, Gap, Bath & Body Works
GummoLaurenParaeducatorFebruaryRollerblading, NetflixRomance or thriller novelsHawaii!RosesPurpleCoffeeNonePopcorn!Target
HagySandraLearning CenterJulySpoonsMexico PoinsettiaBlueOrange juiceSoccerPlantainBartel Drugs
HammadTahaniKindergartenJuneCooking/bakingPicture booksAnywhere sunny & natureHydrangeas, Trader Joe's potted plantsNeutral colors, turquoiseRegular coke, vanilla latteSounders, SeahawksChocolate chip cookies, dark chocolateTarget, Amazon, Nordstrom, World Market
HendersonLisaIAMayDog (Sadie)Reading, shoppingMysteries, romanceHawaii Hydrangea, carnation, easy care window plantsNeutral (home), Black or dark purple (personal)Starbucks nonfat latte, Chardonnay wineMariners, Sounders, SeahawksBrownies, Red Vines, pizzaNordstrom, Amazon, Trader Joes, Starbucks
HerdKaren2ndMayDog (Charlie)Gardening, running, GlassybabiesChildren's literatureHawaii, California, SuncadiaTulipsGray, black and whiteIced vanilla latte with coconut milkSeahawks!Anything gluten freeNordstrom, Lucky Home, Target
HillTaylor3rdMarchDog (Murphy)Running, cyclingFiction, historical fictionMaui Gerber daisiesBlueCoffe, Vanilla latteWSU CougarsChips, popcorn, goldfishTarget
HowdenBradyPrincipalSeptemberDog (Austrailian Labradoodle)GolfSports, mysteryEurope, Hawaii, Costa RicaNot sureBlueGatorade, Diet Mountain Dew, MilkshakesSeahawks, Sonics, Mariners, Gonzaga BulldogsDark chocolate, chocolate covered raisins, malt ballsCostco
IslerJuneParaeducatorDecemberCeramics, homeworkTextbooksCannon BeachFreesiaRedCoffeeNY MetsWhite cheddar jalapeno puffy CheetosFireworks
JaramilloAnnaELLAugustDogGolf, collect rubber ducks, tennisRomance novels, People magazineHawaii (Maui)Hydrangea, FusciaPink (personal), Ocean blue (home)Caramel MachiattoSeahawks, UW HuskiesJelly Belly, pizzaNordstrom
JarossAnna2ndJanuary2 dogs (Wilson & Niko, Havanese)Cooking, traveling, reading, gardeningHistorical fiction, travel & cooking magazinesMaui, France, CroatiaHydrangeas, tulipsBlueAmericano with creamHuskies, Seahawks, MarinersNuts, popcorn, chocolate chip cookiesAny plant store (Gray Barn, Squak Mountain Nursery, etc), Crate and Barrel, Nordstrom
JeffcoatKathleenOffice ManagerMarchDog (Lucy, Havanese)Glassybabies, art from travelsReese's Book ClubParis, Tuscany, Hawaii, Lake ChelanHydrangeas, herbsNeutrals, rose goldFlat White - StarbucksEastlake WolvesFruit, nuts, seeds, cheeseNordstrom, Met Market, Glassybaby
JohnsErynneMusicApril2 cats (Simba, Nala)Crafts, board games, hiking, kayakingFantasy, historical fictionWhidbey IslandSunflowersGreen, blueRooibosSeattle teams, BroncosDark chocolate peanut butter cups, dark double chocolate Milanos, GoldfishAmazon, Target, Fred Meyer
JoyceShoshanaIASeptemberDog (Ziggy, Boston Terrier)Hanging with friends, Glassybabies, winePeople, cooking, ShapeBeach, Whistler BCPeony, tulipsPurple, tealCoke Zero, non-fat iced or hot American with cream, Starbucks Pink DrinkMariners, SeahawksPeanut M&Ms, Swedish Fish, Tootsie RollMet Market, Nordstrom Rack, Target
KVijayalakshmiParaeducatorOctoberListening to music/classicalReader's DigestRoseSky blueCoffeeChocolateKohl's
KendallJim5thOctober2 dogs (Riley, Sierra)Reading, movies, hikingMystery, entertainmentSpainSucculentsBlueRootbeerSeahawksHummus and chipsREI
KnowlesHollyAssociate PrincipalMarchSkiing, reading, barre/pilates/yogaThriller books, beauty magazinesWarm locationsSunflowerPurpleSparkling water, coffeeHuskiesPeanut M&Ms, Flaming Hot CheetosNordstrom, Aritzia
LeungAmandaSLPSeptemberDog (Brody)Biking, photography, my kidsBiographies, non-fictionMichiganTulipsPink, purpleSparkling waterDetroit sportsChocolateTarget, Amazon
LillyPaige1stJuneEmbroidery, shopping, calligraphy, knitting, traveling, bakingDiverse children books for my classroom!Lake Chelan or somewhere tropicalCactus/Succulents, lilies, dahliasPink, neutral colorsWhite Chocolate mochaSeahawksPopcorn, cookies, peanut butter M&MsMadewell, Target, Trader Joes
MarcinkoBevPhysical TherapistApril2 dogsYoga, meditation, wellness, hikingFiction (Jodi Picoult), Narrative nonfiction (Malcolm Gladwell, etc.)Hawaii, MexicoGerber daisiesRed, blue, purpleIced Americano with splash of half and halfChicago Cubs, Seahawks, WSUDark chocolate and caramelTarget, Home Goods
MartinJulieLibrarianFebruary1 dog, 3 catsReading, gardening, bakingFantasy books, gardening magazinesDisneyworldPeonies Green, orange, brownCoffee! Americano with cream or iced coffee with creamPopcorn, fruit, dark chocolate, coffeeTarget, Bath and Body Works, Mercury's Coffee
McNaughtenBeckyIAFebruaryPaddleboarding, snowboarding, hikingAdventure, travelHawaiiOrchidLight blueCoffeeSeahawksDark chocolateAthleta
MenningerErikaOTMayWake surfing, hiking, skiing, coaching pitchingMysteryCaboSunflowers, succulentsAquaBubble tea, bubbly waterUW softballBubble tea!Lulu Lemon
MontoyaMelissaMusicApril2 beta fishCrafting, collect coffee mugsKurt Vonnegut (author), short storiesCannon BeachLavenderBlue, yellow, grayCoffee, bubble teaAnything SeattleDark chocolateNordstrom
NakaoMary Lou1stDecember3 dogs (Toby, Dexter, Frankie)Decorating, collect snowmen, bunnies, pumpkinsDecorating books and magazines, farmhouse styleMauiNon-fragrant plants, flowers (I am allergic to any frangrance!)Green, taupeWaterCougs!Skinny Pop popcorn, cashewsNordstrom, Pottery Barn, Macy's, Amazon
PalzerLynnLearning CenterApril2 cats (Cameron and Casey)Crocheting, reading, gardeningSelf-helpGreeceStargazer LilyYellow and greenBlack coffeeSeahawks, Mariners, CougsNuts and cheeseTrader Joe's
RaoJyothiHealth RoomMarchReading, sewing, some gardeningMystery, crime, international authorsSomeplace warm and near the waterDaisies, calla lillies, any plant strong enough to withstand my black thumbBright vivid colorsIced Bees Knees with Oatmilk (Mercury's), Iced vanilla Chai (Starbucks)Salted roasted nuts, Milky Way, gooey browniesMarshall's
ReillyLori1stApril2 dogsDecorating, travel, wineHoliday cooking, home décor, travelEurope Peonies, tulipsTeals, corals, purples, pinks - I love color!Flavored ice coffeesWSU Cougars, SeahawksCinnamon bears, flavored popcornPottery Barn, Nordstrom, Target
SchmidtKelly2ndJanuaryCat and dogGardening, running, watching my childrens' sporting eventsHistorical fiction, People magazineAnywhere sunny, often PhoenixDahliasBluesCaramel MachiattoHometown teamsCaramelsLoft, Banana Republic
Sims-FaheyMitchCustodianNovemberKaley, Phoebe, Boo, Tinkerbell, ScoutWoodworking, musicTom ClancyOregon CoastSaguaro cactusGreenDiet Mountain DewAquasoxCinnamon rollsRockler
SmithStacey5thMarch2 dogs (labs)Reading, tennis, rescue dogs, walkingFamily stories, fiction, dramaHawaii, sunshine, any beachPeony, hydrangeaBlueFlavored sparkling waterChicago CubsSalty, crunchy, cheesy anythingAmazon
SoftliLori3rdDecemberReading, gardening, granddaughtersMysteries, gardening/cookingSunny placesPerennialsPurple, greenCoffeeHuskies Licorice, Hot TamalesAmazon, Nordstrom
StavigMaryHighly CapableSeptemberGolf, biking, hikingAny beachGerber daisiesAny bright or neon color, pink, blue, greenGreen iced teaWSU, SeahawksNordstrom
StrongStaciePENovemberSports, exercise, read, hike, bake, golfHistorical fictionLakes, mountainsDahliaRed, pinkDiet Coke, coffeeBroncos, Mariners, HuskiesPopcorn, chocolateTarget, Nordstrom
SutherlandKirsten1stAugustCooking, runningCookingBeach, desertHydrangeaYellow, soft orange (amber)Diet CokeMarinersGummies, chipsAnn Taylor, Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel
ThanduManjushreeParaeducatorMayDogGardeningMysterySeasideLove all plants and flowersYellowStarbucks Pike Roast (black)SeahawksKit Kat, chocolateCostco, Target, Amazon
TothMichelle4thAugustCat (Tommy)Cooking, baking, gardeningCooking and bakingThe oceanSunflowerBlueCoffeeSeahawksMilk chocolate with toffee or peanut butterMacy's
VanderkooiKathyParaeducatorFebruaryDogsHiking, kayakingSuspenseHawaiiAnyAny LatteSoundersChocolate or caramelAmazon
ViamonteGailKindergartenDecemberDog, 2 catsCandles, candle holders, scented soy candlesFiction, best sellersMauiAny flowersYellowDouble tall skinny vanilla latte, Jamba JuiceHuskiesSwedish FishTrader Joes, Whole Foods, Costco
ViswanadhamSatyaIAFebruaryBoard gamesIndiaRoseRedMilk chocolate (See's Candies)
WeibelBarbaraKindergartenFebruary2 dogs (Sparkle and Gilbert, Maltese)Gardening, music, movies, traveling, readingNo favorites, open to any good book/magazine recommendationsLove exploring new placesRose, love the bright colors of any flower/houseplants, succulentsGreen and blueWater, dark coffee, red wine, herbal teasSeahawks, UO Ducks, Cougars, Huskies, KrakenFresh/dried fruit and nuts, dark chocolate, tortilla chips and guacamole (no coconut or tomatoes please)Apple store, Athleta, Costco, Target, Amazon, Nordstrom, Uniqlo, Crate and Barrel
WellingtonJessie5thJune2 catsPenguins, good coffeeYoung adult books for our class libraryThe beachSucculentsNight sky colors: dark blue, purple, silverChai latteAll types of chocolate candy without nutsAmazon, Starbucks, Athleta
WellsKrissParaeducatorAprilTennis, exercise, ukulele, gardeningFictionAnywhere warmSucculent or anything livingPink, red, orangeSkinny vanilla latteCookies, anything frostedNordstrom, Target
YeeShannonParaeducatorJulyDog, cat Hiking, biking, skiing, golfingFantasy By the oceanWildflowers, St. Johns WartAll shades of blueKombuchaSeahawksPepperoni sticks and cheeseOld Navy, Ross
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, 23823 NE 22nd St., Sammamish, WA 98074
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    • Get Involved
    • Advocacy
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    • PTSA Forms and Training Opportunities
  • Our School
    • McAuliffe Elementary
    • ASB
    • Getting to School
    • Staff Favorites
    • Inclement Weather & Emergency Procedures
  • Calendar
  • Events
    • PTSA Events
    • STEM Fair
    • Fun Run
    • Wear Blue for Kindness
    • Used Book Rodeo
    • Spelling Bee
  • Programs
    • Math Challenge
    • Math Club
    • Enrichment Programs & After School Care
    • Reflections
    • Special Needs
    • Sustainability
    • DEI
  • Art Start
    • McAuliffe Art Start
    • Volunteer Palette
    • Kiln Calendar, Clay and Glass
    • Art Lesson Resources
    • Square 1
    • Art Walk
  • Comms Submissions