Fifth grade is an exciting transition year at St. Brendan. Students are on the upper grade schedule for the first time, they get to switch teachers & rooms for Science Class, and they also finally get to go on an exciting-week long environmental education field trip to Camp Seymour.  5th grade is the perfect time to practice the much needed time management & organizational skills they will need in middle school. They will be stretched & challenged throughout this year, but they will also have fun & be ready to enter middle school next year. 

Meet Mrs. Beth Compton     

      Hello there! Thanks for stopping by to learn a little more about me!  I can't believe I've been part of this amazing community since 2014!   I am so blessed!  I love teaching 5th grade!  I know this year will be full of fun, meaningful learning, and growth! I look forward to supporting and guiding your 5th grader throughout this year.

      A little bit about me, I have lived in the greater Seattle area my entire life. In 2005, I graduated with a B.A. from Western Washington University. In 2009, I received a M.A. in Teaching from City University. I kept busy by subbing in various school districts and private schools before being hired on full time to teach 5th grade at St. B's.  Professionally I served as a GRACE teacher leader for our school and in the Archdiocese.  I've also had the opportunity to partner with Social Studies Student Services, which is a S.S. curriculum company.  I've been able to work with educators from across the United States and continue to grow leadership skills on a national level, while helping to created inquiry based social studies lessons.  I continue to hold leadership roles within the St. Brendan School Commuity.  Finally, every two years, I get to take 7th and 8th graders to WA DC and Philadelphia for a fun-filled Easter Break!

     I have been married for 19 years to my husband, Matt. My husband just graduated with his masters degree & was hired as a 5th grade teacher at another Catholic School.   We also have two daughters, Brooklynn (11) and Olivia (9). Both girls are in dance while Brooklynn also is into theater and Olivia is my soccer player.  Both have great imaginations and love being creative. They both keep this mama busy! :)

       Matt and I split our time between two parishes, St. Mary of the Valley &  at Saint Teresa of Calcutta in Woodinville.   In the past, Matt and I have enjoyed working with the youth in the youth group at our parish. This was a very life-giving activity for the both of us as we continued to grow in our faith and lead others closer to Christ.  A couple of years ago we stepped down from having an active role in the youth group, but you will still find us helping out with events from time to time.  We have also lead our parish's RCIC program (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children), and we taught one of the First Communion classes at our parish as well.