Staff Directory

Meredith von Trapp is the Director of Waskowitz programs in North Bend, WA. After graduating from Western Washington University in Environmental Education, Meredith worked at Waskowitz as an outdoor educator early on in her career. While working as an outdoor educator, she earned her Masters in Teaching degree from City University and then entered the classroom and taught 5th grade for 10 years. She then earned her National Board certification in 2011 and recertified when she returned to Waskowitz as Dean of Environmental Education. In her role as Dean, she focused on revising the curriculum to be more equitable and inclusive by increasing student and nature centered instruction. She loves working with teachers and exploring the forest with students. 

Email: meredith.vontrapp@highlineschools.org

Jennifer received her associates degree in business management 2014 and has been an Office Manager in the Highline School District since 2014. Jennifer became the office manager at Waskowitz in March of 2023.