Impact | Salish Sea Elementary

I | SSE is the second school in the Impact network and is situated in the heart of South Seattle in vibrant Othello Square. The school features a brand-new building with bright classrooms, a diverse and dedicated faculty, and engaging outdoor play areas.

  • Address: 3900 Holly Park Drive S, Seattle WA 98118
  • School Number: 206.712.7640 x2
  • Principal: Dr. Robin Martin, rmartin@impactps.org
  • School Operations Email: isseops@impactps.org
  • Grades Served: Kindergarten - 5th Grades
  • First Day of School 2025-26: Thursday, August 21st (1st-5th Grade), Monday, August 25th (Kindergarten)
  • Office Hours: 8:00am - 3:30pm
  • Arrival: 7:45am - 8:00am
  • Dismissal: 2:15pm (Monday-Thursday); 12:45pm (Friday)
  • Mascot: Orcas

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Meet the Leadership Team

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Dr. Robin Martin

Acting Principal
Dr. Robin Martin is honored to serve as Acting Principal at Impact| Salish Sea Elementary for the 2025-26 school year. She brings a strong foundation as a former 1st, 2nd, and 5th grade teacher and nearly a decade of school leadership experience across K-12 and university settings. Dr. Martin is passionate about creating inclusive, high-performing learning environments where every student can thrive. She has led equity-driven initiatives, improved instruction, and supported school communities across Arizona, Chicago, and the greater Seattle area including a school recognized by OSPI for narrowing opportunity gaps and improving achievement scores. Most recently, she helped launch a new elementary school as a Founding Assistant Principal. Dr. Martin believes in servant leadership that supports all learners, empowers staff, and nurtures a vibrant school culture. As a proud mother of three daughters, Dr. Martin values strong family partnerships and looks forward to a successful school year at SSE.
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Dr. Nimisha Joshi

Assistant Principal
Dr. Nimisha Joshi is excited to join Impact Public School (IPS) and contribute to its vibrant, diverse community by serving at Salish Sea Elementary as Assistant Principal. She strongly believes in IPS’s mission and values, which she sees as foundational to creating an inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive and prepare for college success. With a deep commitment to educational equity and teacher development, Dr. Joshi brings extensive experience as both an educator and a leader. She has taught students from Pre-K through 7th grade, served as a math specialist, and led initiatives centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion in both international and independent schools across Seattle. Most recently, she was part of the instructional faculty at the Seattle Teacher Residency (STR) program at the University of Washington, where she mentored future educators and supported the implementation of culturally responsive teaching practices. Dr. Joshi holds an Ed.D. in Education from the University of Northern Iowa, where her research explored shared equity leadership. She also has an M.A. in English from the University of Mumbai and an M.A. in Educational Leadership, along with administrative licensure, from the University of Northern Iowa. Outside of work, Nimisha enjoys recharging through baking, hiking, and dancing—and proudly considers herself a dishwasher-loading expert.
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Elizabeth Rodriguez

Assistant Principal
Elizabeth Rodriguez is a New Yorker turned Seattlite in 2021. She started her career with Impact at SSE as a teacher and has worked at a few of our other schools. She was most recently the Principal at I|CBE in Tacoma, and is excited to rejoin the SSE community as an Assistant Principal. She is excited to continue this amazing work as she welcomes her second daughter in July. She will return from maternity leave in January 2026, and is looking forward to working alongside the wonderful team at I|SSE!
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Shelly Stocker

Director of School Operations
Shelley Stocker is joining the Salish Sea Elementary team as Director of School Operations! Shelley brings over 15 years of experience as an operations leader in education nonprofits and schools, helping organizations from New Orleans to Seattle build solutions that put people first. Her diverse background includes leadership in colleges, K-8 Special Education teaching, supporting youth nonprofits, improving teacher recruitment & retention in New Orleans' charter schools, and overseeing family literacy programs across the country. As a parent herself, Shelley understands the school experience from multiple perspectives—she and her husband David are the proud parents of twin 12-year-old boys heading into 7th grade this fall, and there's even a special connection to our school community since our new Principal Dr. Martin was a Principal at the school her sons Jakob and Levi attended in 5th grade! The Stocker family moved to the Seattle area in 2023 and includes Talulah, their large and energetic dog who loves long hikes and thinks she's a lap dog. Shelley believes operations should help people feel more capable, connected, and hopeful, and she's excited to learn from our community and help ensure Salish Sea Elementary continues to flourish!