Meet the Springhill Office Team

Hi, My name is Mette Thallaug. I have been the principal at Springhill since 2015. However, Springhill is near and dear to me. I taught K and 1st grade at Springhill for 14 years before I moved on to become the reading specialist at Burton Valley for 7 years. I was also a district literacy coach for a year and the vice principal for a year before coming back to Springhill.

I was born and raised in Southern California and moved to the Bay Area in 1992 with my husband, Haakon. We currently live in Walnut Creek and have raised 2 boys, Andreas (29) and Steffen (25).

The favorite part of my job is visiting classrooms and reading books to the students. I am inspired by the conversations we have together. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and being outdoors.

Hi my name is Erin. I am a former Springhill parent. All three of my children graduated from Springhill. I taught special education for 37 years, 25 of those years at Springhill. I just retired this year, but I am excited to step in as the Interim Assistant Principal this year and get to take a slow walk into retirement.

In free time I enjoy spending time with my 7 grandchildren and working in the garden with my husband. 

Hello! I am thrilled to the Assisstant Principal of Springhill Elementary School! I grew up in the area and have been teaching in Lafayette for many years. In my free time, I love spending time with my husband and daughter. We like to bake, visit local parks and play with our two cats. Looking forward to getting to know you and your family! 

This year I am on materinity leave and will return to Springhill in February!

Hi! My name is Katie Sowarby and I am so excited to be the new Office Manager for Springhill Elementary. Iworkedin the Reading Lab for 6 years, so I know many of the students here, but look forward to meeitng everyone else. Both of my daughters attended Springhill several years ago and we just love this amazing community. Come by and say hello!