Teacher: Korina Mahar
Korina grew up between the Pacific Northwest, where she was born, and Southeast Alaska in the small fishing community of Sitka. She and her five sisters spent their childhoods fishing with their parents in Alaska and returning to Port Townsend, Washington, to the home their family built together.
Outside of work, Korina enjoys reading—especially books on history, mystery, and science fiction—along with crafting, cooking, and exploring new places and cultures. She has traveled to Australia multiple times to visit her husband’s family, as well as to Mexico, and Europe.
Her enjoyment of learning has grown into a love for teaching across various settings, from early childhood to middle school. Korina has had diverse experiences, including teaching a 4H cooking class, managing a school-age daycare, providing private nanny care, and homeschooling during COVID. These experiences have given her versatility and a deep dedication to nurturing children’s growth and education in many different environments.
