Meet our Principal

Principal

Hello Wilder Families,

I am honored and excited to join the Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary community. As I begin this new journey, I look forward to getting to know our students, families, staff, and community members who make Wilder such a special place.

Throughout my career in education, I have been fortunate to serve students, families, and educators in a variety of roles. I earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Seattle University, a master's degree in teaching from Northwest University, and my administrative certification from Central Washington University. After beginning my career as an elementary teacher in the Monroe and Riverview School Districts, I transitioned into leadership roles in Sultan and Monroe, supporting students and staff. For the past five years, I have had the privilege of serving as Principal of Maltby Elementary, where I worked alongside dedicated educators and families to strengthen student achievement, foster a positive school culture, and ensure every child had the support needed to thrive. These experiences have reinforced my belief that strong relationships, joyful learning environments, and high expectations for all students are the foundation of a successful school community.

Partnership with families is essential to this work. Our greatest successes happen when educators and families work together with a common purpose: helping every child succeed. I look forward to listening, learning, and collaborating with you as we continue to strengthen the Wilder community and support each student on their educational journey.

On a personal note, I'm a passionate sports fan and love cheering on our Seattle teams, especially the Seattle Torrent, Storm, Mariners, and Seahawks. Before entering the classroom, I coached high school volleyball, and I still appreciate the teamwork, dedication, and sense of purpose that sports inspire. I love being in an arena and experiencing the excitement and energy of a crowd united around a common goal, a spirit of community that I also value deeply in schools.

I am excited for the year ahead and for all we will accomplish together. I can't wait to meet each of you and begin building the relationships that make a school community truly extraordinary.

In Partnership,

Christine Stefani 
Principal
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School