Meet Arti
Before joining our school, Arti worked in the maintenance department for the Port Townsend School District, but his heart has always been with kids—he previously taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. Now, he’s thrilled to zip around helping students and teachers in grades TK-5.
In his free time, Arti enjoys writing songs on his guitar, foraging for wild edibles, or mountain biking through the forest. Fun fact: he can ride a unicycle!
His favorite thing about working with kids? Their endless curiosity and imagination. This year, he’s excited to build connections with as many students, teachers, and staff as possible and be a part of our wonderful community.
Meet Mitzi!
"Before joining Salish Coast, I worked at Hudson Park Elementary in Oregon, gaining experience in Special Education, Reading Intervention, and Kindergarten classrooms. My passion for working in schools began during my time in the healthcare field, where I loved interacting with kids and was inspired to switch career paths.
I’m most excited about getting to know the students—watching them learn, grow, and become amazing little humans is what drives me! Outside of school, I enjoy hiking, camping, reading, and spending time with my family. We love going on nature walks in our forested neighborhood.
A fun fact about me: I love sailing! My husband and I learned to sail on a 19ft West Wight Potter in Portland.
This year, I’m looking forward to all the fun classroom activities and crafts. Working with kids is always an adventure—you never know what unexpected hilarity or kindness they’ll bring!"
Mornings at Salish Coast
7:50 am
o Breakfast is offered in the Cafeteria.
o Playground is open for students to play.
8:00 am
– Hallways open for students to go to the classroom.
8:10 am - 🔔 FIRST BELL 🔔
– This bell notifies students that they need to head to class.
* 8:15 am - 🔔 SECOND BELL 🔔
– This bell notifies students that the school day is to start. All students should be in their seats at this time.
* If your student isn’t in their class/seat at 8:15, they will be marked absent.
About Salish Coast Elementary
Website: https://salishcoast.ptschools.org/
Location: 1637 Grant Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA
Phone: 3603794535
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salishcoast
Non-discrimination statement
Port Townsend School District No. 50 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642): Amy Khile, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 379-4603, akhile@ptschools.org
Title IX Officer: Carrie Ehrhardt, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 379-4602, cehrhardt@ptschools.org
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Shelby MacMeekin, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 379-4366, smacmeekin@ptschools.org
