My name is Alison Underdahl and I am thrilled to be at Meany Middle School staff. After graduating from Seattle University with a Masters in Teaching in 2005 I went on to obtain my National Boards in Middle School Mathematics. I have taught 6th and 7th grade math in Seattle, Shoreline and Lake Washington School Districts.
I enjoy working with middle school students. It is a privilege to help students develop confidence and independence on their journey to becoming responsible citizens. Two important components of my teaching are acceptance and relevance. I believe everyone should enjoy their time in school and feel understood by their teachers. I make this possible by getting to know my students as individuals and holding everyone to a clear high standard. Secondly, I always stress the importance of math in our daily lives through projects and student choice. I hope that I can instill a sense of wonder for the world through mathematics.
Outside of teaching my passions include theater, Doctor Who, soccer, riding my bike and drinking coffee. My hair changes color, shape and size often and I always wear Converse.
My name is Ruth Walther. I am a Special Education teacher here at Meany Middle School. I am very excited to build community, together. I grew up in California and have lived in Oakland and San Francisco for twelve years before moving to Seattle. I graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in History. In addition to teaching, my interests include reading political science, exploring Seattle, and playing with the cutest dog on earth.
