Let's give our New Hires a warm Welcome! In the S'Klallam Language, we do not have a word for 'hello' rather we have phrases like "šaʔšúɬ ʔaʔ či nsta̓či" prounced "sha shuthsh a chi nnng-sta-chi" which means 'I am happy you have arrived! Let's Welcome our New Arrivals today.
First up, Katarina Krieger! She is a re-hire and recently became our new Housing Occupancy Manager. Welcome back Kat!
What experience do you want to share with your new co-workers?
I worked for PGST for 11 years, spent the last 6 months working as a financial assistant. I am so happy to be back and working for this awesome community again.
How long have you lived in the area?
I grew up in the Kingston area & lived in Little Boston for the last 7 years.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
I'm a big coffee enthusiast & a big sports fan. Go Hawks, Mariners and Ducks!
Next up we have Ella Hjert who has accepted the position of EC Infant Toddler Classroom Assistant.
What experience do you want to share with your new co-workers?
Only my second job :)
How long have you lived in the area?
10 years
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
I have a baby. I like to bake.
Last one to Welcome his Arrival is Chester Pineda who has accepted the position of EC Infant/Toddler Teacher.
What work experience do you want to share with your new coworkers?
-I taught three year olds through Bright Horizons from January until September.
-I volunteered to tutor elementary school children through my previous position with Symetra in 2019-20
How long have you lived/worked in the area?
I am new to the Kingston area, but I have lived in Seattle since 2018
What are two interestin facts about you that you would like to share?
-English isn't my first language. I spoke Tagalog and Spanish before I learned English.
-I build custom Longboards through my own company
