Sean Bierle co-founded Alzar School in 2004. Prior to working at Alzar School, he taught in public, private, and charter schools, as well as led in the outdoor industry across the US and abroad. He is a passionate whitewater paddler, loves scheming up endurance challenges to train for and attempt, and relishes the chance to […]
Kristin is the co-founder and Executive Director of Alzar School and has been with the organization since 2004. Kristin’s professional and personal path has followed the search for intersections in learning- merging the power of academics with self-discovery in the outdoors and broadening perspectives through cultural exchange. When out of the office, Kristin and her […]
Laura has served as Alzar School’s Director of Studies since 2016. Before joining Alzar School, she taught Spanish, English Language Learners, and adults in education programs for ten years. Additionally, Laura worked as a professional river guide for over two decades and lived and worked in Latin American countries for four years. Laura enjoys reading, […]
Mike taught at Alzar School for two years before stepping into the Director of Expeditions and Risk Management role. Prior to joining the Alzar School team, Mike worked as a graduate research assistant as well as a river guide in Oregon, California and Idaho. Before that, Mike also served as a financial aid counselor for […]
Asiah Allen is the Director of Student Success, Equity, and Belonging. Previously, Asiah worked as a Recreation Therapist in a behavioral health facility, helping to guide children and adolescents toward positive coping mechanisms by way of the outdoors. Asiah then worked as a fellow and in-town staff for the National Outdoor Leadership School for several […]
Jesse grew up in the Pacific Northwest where he developed a love for learning in the woods behind his house. He has devoted his career to international education, travel, and outdoor leadership, with extensive experience instructing travel and outdoor programs in Latin America. Jesse first joined Alzar School as a Spanish, History and Leadership teacher in 2021 before […]
Kim started working at Alzar School in 2013 and is currently the Office Manager. She lives in Cascade with her family and enjoys small town life and boating on the lake. Email Kim Littlejohn at [email protected] or call at +1(833) 862-5927 x 702
Deborah joined Alzar as the School’s Controller in January 2023. Before joining Alzar School, she served as the financial officer in several different independent boarding high schools. Prior to independent schools, Deborah worked in the for-profit world managing residential communities for senior citizens. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, puzzles and identifying birds while relaxing on her […]