INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM
Koponan ng Middle School
Deborah Babbs, ELA Lead Teacher
Mrs. Babbs, a seasoned educator with two decades of experience spanning traditional and special education settings, brings a wealth of knowledge and innovation to her teaching role.
Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, and raised in Wayzata, Minnesota, Mrs. Babbs holds a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from the University of North Dakota. Her professional journey has taken her across the United States and Europe, where she has leveraged diverse cultural experiences to enhance learning opportunities for Catalyst High School students.
Outside the classroom, Mrs. Babbs enjoys a vibrant family life with her loving husband, an active-duty sailor, and their sixteen-year-old son, thirteen-year-old daughter, and three cherished dogs: Trixie, Trooper, and Pickles. She embraces the role of a dedicated dance/theater mom and finds joy in traveling, crafting, shopping, interior design, and reading.
Deeply committed to her students' success, Mrs. Babbs is pursuing a Master's in education to further hone her teaching skills. She is excited to be part of Catalyst High School's founding team and is unwaveringly dedicated to nurturing the excellence and achievements of every scholar under her guidance.
Abigail Breeding, Teaching Fellow
Sav moved to Kitsap in 2019. They were born and raised on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi.
Sav attended college at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. They are currently working on their master’s in Social Work. They have experience working in community mental health with children and families in Kitsap.
In their free time you can find them in the middle of several craft projects at once (and sometimes finishing one), with their nose in a book, singing a little song accompanied by their ʻukulele, walking their dog with headphones on, cooking something yummy, tending to their plants, or looking to grow their cool sweater collection at a local thrift store.
John Perkins, Science Lead Teacher
As a child of an extended family with a strong commitment to service and education, John Perkins graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara, majoring in Geology and Anthropology.
During his undergraduate years, he was presented with an opportunity to give back to the schools he grew up in, and he wholeheartedly embraced it. For 15 years, John served as a dedicated science and history teacher in inner-city schools in Los Angeles.
Upon relocating to Washington, John remained steadfast in his dedication to educational equity for all students. He spent two years teaching on behalf of the Port Gamble S'klallam tribe, where he gained valuable insights into the impact of the pandemic on underrepresented populations. Committed to finding tangible solutions to the challenges of the modern world, John continues to advocate for real change.
Outside of the classroom, John cherishes spending time with his two sons, engaging in games, creative projects, and writing activities. He holds a keen interest in the history of innovation across cultures, always seeking to understand the progression from past to present.