Meet Our Principals
Megan Ames, Principal
Dear Families and Students,
Welcome to another great school year at Audubon! This is a wonderful community to be a part of and I feel honored to serve as your principal. It is our collective mission as staff to inspire students to be life-long learners, complex thinkers, and thoughtful community members. We will work each and every day to build relationships with students and encourage them to maximize their potential. Your partnership is crucial and I encourage you to get to know your child’s teachers, join the PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association), and explore the various ways you can volunteer at school.
Before joining Audubon as the associate principal in 2020 I have had experience as a positive behavior support coach, dean of students, and classroom teacher in kindergarten, first grade, and fifth grade. I am local to the area and grew up in Kirkland and Woodinville and I never see myself leaving the beautiful Pacific Northwest. When I am not at school I enjoy all things food related: cooking, reading recipes, and trying new restaurants. I also love to work on a puzzle or read a good book. I’m learning all about hockey and attend Kraken games regularly, but you’ll mostly find me at home with my rescue dog.
I believe in open and honest communication so please feel free to reach out to the school or myself directly with any questions, concerns, or just to say hello.
Warmly,
Megan Ames
Kirsten Hough, Associate Principal
Dear Audubon Community,
I’m honored and excited to join Audubon as your new Associate Principal!
Over the past three years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as Associate Principal at Thoreau Elementary and Clara Barton Elementary. Before that, I was an elementary classroom teacher at a tribal language immersion school on an Indian Reservation in Southern California, and a multilingual teacher at Rose Hill Elementary. My passion lies in elevating student voice and promoting equity. I’m committed to fostering collaboration, building strong partnerships, and promoting inclusion where every student feels a true sense of belonging. I enter Audubon as a listener, a learner, and a partner in this most important work.
As a proud graduate of the Lake Washington School District, it brings me great joy to continue serving the community that shaped me. After graduating from Juanita High School, I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Washington (go Dawgs!) and pursued graduate studies at Cal State San Marcos and Gonzaga University.
Outside of school, my husband and I stay busy with our two children. Whether we’re cheering them on at their many activities or exploring the beautiful parks and lakes of the PNW, we love spending time outdoors as a family.
I’m truly looking forward to meeting the incredible staff, students, and families of Audubon. Together, we’ll continue to build a supportive and empowering learning environment for all.
Warmly,
Kirsten Hough