About Us
We have an amazing team of people who love students and Jesus.
Blake DeYoung
MA in Teaching
Educational Leadership & Superintendent Certification
Seattle Pacific University
At EA since 2023
Blake comes to Eastside Academy after a long career in teaching and educational leadership. He has previously served independent schools as an English and History teacher, coach, College Advisor, Principal, Chief Advancement Officer, and Head of School. He has received a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, and Superintendent Certification through Seattle Pacific University. Blake was drawn to EA by its commitment to embrace holistic student support and care. He is honored and humbled to serve alongside the dedicated and gifted staff of EA as we help students heal, learn, discover, and launch. Blake and his wife, Camille, chase after their three young boys, Liam, Mikal, and Daniel, and one four-legged boy, Rocky, the yellow lab.
Education Team
Carl Dodd
BA in Theology & Youth Ministry, Nazarene Theological College
BTEC & NVQ Level 4 in Industrial Process & Control Systems
Jeffrey Britcher
Certified Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Spring Arbor University
At EA since August 2013
Senator Scott
MDiv (May 2024), Portland Seminary
At EA since 2023
Annie Averett
University of Washington
CISB - Certificate of International Studies in Business - Marketing and Latin America
Masters in Teaching
Seattle University
Washington State Teaching Certification, Secondary Spanish (Grades 6-12)
At EA since 2023
Warren Beacot
Pepperdine University
At EA since 2023
Abi Lutes
Northwest University
Formation Certificate
Christian Counseling Education Foundation
At EA since 2023
Elizabeth Matson
Northern State University
Education Certification
South Dakota State University
At EA since 2023
Madison Swanson
At EA since 2024
Counseling Team
Drew Hale
University of Washington
M.A. in Counseling Psychology
Northwest University
At EA since 2018
Colt Black
Moody Bible Institute
M.A Counseling Psychology Candidate (Grad June 2024)
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
At EA since 2021
Noah Cordrey
Messiah University
MA in Counseling Psychology, concentration in Trauma & Abuse in Progress
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
At EA since 2023
Aaron Sedlacek
Housing Team
Trevor Uhler
Northwest University
At EA since 2013
Colt Black
Moody Bible Institute
M.A Counseling Psychology Candidate (Grad June 2024)
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
At EA since 2021
Sydney Black
Andrew Cotogna-Denny
At EA since 2022
Raunwyn Cotogna-Denny
Daniel Ficca
Tessa Fuller
Atlantis Murphy
Advancement Team
Aaron Monts
MA Contemporary Theology and Philosophy, Lincoln Christian Seminary
PhD Organizational Leadership, Johnson University
Cert. -Executive Leadership, Harvard Kennedy School of Government (Grad. 2025)
At EA since 2021
Hannah Kaas
University of Washington
At EA since 2021
Paige Sullivan
Washington State University
MA Library and Information Science (Est 2026)
University of Arizona
At EA since 2023
Kristy Stevens
4word, Board Member
Life House Ministries, Board Member
Life Point, Worship Leader
At EA since 2024