Hi, my name is Mr. Arthur, and I am proud to say I have been a counselor here since the beginning of 2022! Meany reminds me of my own experiences as a student as I was fortunate to have been raised in the equally diverse area of Federal Way. I obtained my bachelor’s at UW Seattle and then obtained my M.Ed. in School Counseling at SPU. In my free time, I enjoy photography, exploring new restaurants and cafes, going to the gym, climbing, hiking, volleyball, and soccer. Working at Meany has been one of the highlights of my life and seeing the growth in students, the cultural nights, playing sports on the field, and the fun field trips will be memories I will never forget.

My name is Mr. Benvenga. I was born and raised in Seattle. I went to Montlake, Meany and Nathan Hale. I come from a family of immigrants. My father’s people are from the Napoli region of Southern Italy and my mother’s people are from Vis a small island in the Adriatic sea off the Dalmatian coast of southern Croatia. I visit my family there every year. 

I love nature, hikes, cooking and swimming. I also love fishing and growing food, just like my ancestors who were fisherman and farmers. We still grow many types of vegetables on Vis and we have a watermelon farm which is my favorite!

I love Seattle and I love working with the youth, it’s an honor for me to be able to work in the community that raised me. I used to walk home from Meany after missing the bus because I was playing sports or talking with friends after school in 97-99. I love movement, playing sports and love everything health and wellness from traditional medicinal herbs to meditation techniques to help you stay grounded and present.