“I feel like SAAS prepared me for college and life by providing a very challenging, yet fun curriculum and—with the focus on the arts and sciences—paved the way for me to be able to succeed in a variety of environments. From the classroom to out on the soccer field to hiking in the Southwest Desert, I was given the opportunity to learn how to deal with, and overcome, many obstacles that I don’t think I would have been able to, as well as I have, had I not been a SAAS student.”
-Annika ZumBrunnen '99

Welcome to the Seattle Academy Alumni Association website. As an alumni, alumni parent, or alumni grandparent, this is your hub to stay connected or reconnect with the SAAS alumni community. From as nearby as Seattle or as far away as Italy, we have opportunities for you to stay connected with SAAS in a way that excites you and fits your lifestyle. The tabs above will help you navigate the website so you can tell us what's new with you, see what fellow classmates are up to, learn about engagement opportunities and so much more. 

SAAS provides its students the opportunity to learn within an inclusive community where students are taught to question, imagine, and create, to best prepare them for both college and life. Now as an alumni, alumni parent, or alumni grandparent, we ask you to create and maintain a community of inclusive and geographically diverse alumni and alumni families who continue to support, live, and contribute boldly to a changing world in their life after SAAS.

Our Cardinals Fly Worldwide

As a Seattle Academy alumni, your opportunities are limitless. Our alumni live and work around the globe in more than 33 states, 4 countries and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tell us where you live by updating your contact information here or using our Alumni Directory.

all Alumni News

Whether you have moved, changed jobs, gotten married or have a personal success story to share, be sure to stay in touch with SAAS. By updating your contact information you will: 

• Receive important, school news 
• Receive alumni community-specific news
• Receive information on exclusive alumni community opportunities. 
• Feel connected to SAAS from any geographic location.

By updating your contact information, you will not: 

• Receive spam or an overabundance of communications.
• Your information will never be shared with an outside source.

Alumni-Student Mentor Program

The Seattle Academy Alumni-Student Mentor Program is focused on building professional development, community affiliation and strong relationships within the SAAS community. As a SAAS aluma/us, serving as a mentor is a mutually beneficial relationship that can help grow and develop both the mentee and the mentor.

The overarching goal of the Seattle Academy Student-Alumni Mentor Program is to facilitate connections between experienced alumni mentors with students who are eager to learn and to prepare for life after SAAS. Specific program goals are as follows: 

• The mentor will help their mentee Explore and dream big about life after SAAS, career options, and personal goals which includes reinforcing but not replacing the messages of College Advising
• The mentor will Assist the mentee with establishing long and short term goals to achieve both their personal and professional desires
• The mentor will Equip the mentee with resources and connections as well as past experiences to help guide the mentee towards opportunities to prepare them to reach their intended goals
• The mentor will Prepare the mentee with professional development skills that will prepare them from advancement after SAAS

To learn more about the program, view the timeline, and review the frequently asked questions, please click the Learn More button below. To participate in the 2022 program, please sign-up no later than February 24, 2022. For questions, email saasalumni@seattleacademy.org. 
 

QTBIPOC Voices for Change

The QTBIPOC Voices for Change Committee continues to receive feedback and recommendations from our alumni to help improve our overall school culture and community. Your willingness to share with us continues to help put in place systems to better support current QTBIPOC students, to coordinate with other committees working with current students and parents, and to repair the relationships between our alumni and Seattle Academy where they have been fractured. To read the full entry from the Committee, please continue to our website.

Should you wish to come forward and report previous incidents of witnessed or experienced racism and other forms of discrimination, or simply want to share your broader experience while at SAAS, please reach out to any of the members listed below. Please note that the Committee continues to follow a formal process for reporting concerns and incidents, and those incidents that are legally reportable will be referred to the proper authorities.

This committee will write a report for the Head of School which will share themes, concerns and make recommendations for student and faculty training and support.

Thank you.

Members

Erin Aitchison, ’98, Director of Safety, Trips, & Travel 
Mike Haykin, Assistant Head of School-Options 
Nicole Higgins, Director of Major Gifts

Past Event:

Did you miss our recent Mental Health Awareness Week? We recorded everything so that you can still partake! 

The SAAS Alumni Association partnered with mental health writer and alumna Rachel Havekost`07 to promote safe and effective exercises that support mental health. Each day throughout the week, we hosted simple, quick and convenient activities to participate in. Find the links to each video below. 

Connect With Your Fellow Cardinals

With nearly 5,000 members of the Alumni Community spread across the world, it’s important to stay connected. No matter where you are located, you can remain virtually connected to SAAS and to your fellow Cardinals by following the Seattle Academy Alumni Association on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. By following the Seattle Academy Alumni Association on LinkedIn, you will be part of the Seattle Academy Alumni Directory where you can connect with past classmates, faculty, and staff. See below to learn more about using LinkedIn as an Alumni Directory. 

Using LinkedIn as an Alumni Directory

Alumni Newsletters

Take a look at our past and present newsletters to see what the entire alumni community is up to. 

Whether you recently received your diploma, have relocated and are looking for your next career move, or are ready to give back to current students, SAAS is here for you. We are invested in your lifelong growth and professional development, so take full advantage of the tools and resources we provide. 

 Check Out Our Recent Webinar:
Job Seeking Amidst a Global Pandemic

Did you miss our recent webinar? 

Job hunting is never an easy feat. It can often be filled with long hours of cover letter creation or repeatedly answering the same generic questions. Then, add a global pandemic to the already challenging process and it can seem nearly impossible. Click above to watch the recording of our recent webinar where moderator, SAAS teacher, and entrepreneur Mariah Gentry interviewed three panelists who have become just short of experts in the job hunting game. The panel covered generalized questions, such as:

• How can my application stand out amongst the crowd?
• What key components should be in a resume?
• If the cover letter is optional, will I be evaluated differently if I don’t submit one?
• What types of questions should I ask during an interview?
• Should I plan to follow up with the recruiter or interviewer after our interview?

The panel also addressed pandemic-specific topics like:

• What does Zoom etiquette look like during virtual interviews?
• What types of questions should I expect to be asked during a virtual interview?
• Should I extend for a handshake during an in-person interview?

Watch the full webinar to hear additional questions prompted from our audience, answered live. Once you’ve completed the webinar and are ready to get started on your job seeking journey, we recommend utilizing Miro, an online mind-mapping platform that helps you to discover your strengths, passions, connections, and skills.

Professional Development Webinars

Build your Network on LinkedIn

Alumni support matters more than you may realize! As a graduate of Seattle Academy, you know the value of a SAAS education better than anyone. You were once a student at Seattle Academy and had the invaluable experience to learn, take chances and grow in a supportive and empowering environment. Now that you are part of the alumni community, your support speaks volumes about the school and the SAAS experience you had when you were a student here. Whether it’s a donation of $10, $100 or $1,000, no matter the size, your participation creates opportunities for SAAS students and faculty today.

Tuition covers the operating cost of the school. New programs, outdoor trips and travel, Financial Aid and even the Alumni Program are made possible by donations to the Annual Fund. Gifts to the school support and continue to grow these programs as our school continues to grow each year. You can make a gift or pledge today with the form below.

Thank you for supporting Seattle Academy!

Alumni Faculty & Staff

Seattle Academy Alumni are located everywhere from New York, to Italy, to right here in Seattle. In fact, we have many alumni who have continued their SAAS journey as a current faculty or staff member. We are honored that these alumni have chosen to continue their journey with us and we are proud of their work with current SAAS students. 
 

From November 19 through December 31, the SAAS Alumni Association is calling on all alumni and asking you to give back by making an impact in your local community. Whether that means donating blood, serving food at a homeless shelter, writing letters in support of a non-profit, or peacefully protesting — there are endless ways to make a difference. Alumni can choose a safe, effective way to help society in a method that resonates with them personally. To spread the spirit amongst the entire SAAS community, we are asking that you submit a photo of yourself in action. To show our appreciation of your involvement, we will mail a SAAS alumni gift to every alum who submits a photo.