DID YOU KNOW?
Tacoma’s story spans more than two centuries from the time Captain George Vancouver anchored off Tacoma’s north shore in 1792.
In 1870, Tacoma’s natural deep-water port became an attraction that the Northern Pacific Railroad couldn’t pass up, when it made Tacoma a stop on its transcontinental line.
Old Tacoma and New Tacoma merged in 1884 and incorporated as Tacoma. By 1890, the population reached 36,000 people.
Tacoma is home to the Port of Tacoma, the seventh-largest container port in the United States, and it is within 20 miles of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and 36 miles of the city of Seattle.
Michelle Svensen,
Athletics Staff
Michelle Svensen teaches physical education in all three divisions at Charles Wright. “I really enjoy sharing my passion for gymnastics and tumbling with my students,” she says. “This is one of my favorite units to teach during the year.”
Svensen graduated from the University of Alberta. She joined the faculty of Charles Wright in 2000. She also coaches volleyball and track and field.
“I enjoy the energy and enthusiasm the students bring to the classroom,” she says. “Charles Wright students are eager learners and up for trying new things.”
Svensen was born in Canada and holds dual citizenship. In Canada she was a competitive curler. She also enjoys judging gymnastics, traveling, and walking her dog.
Svensen graduated from the University of Alberta. She joined the faculty of Charles Wright in 2000. She also coaches volleyball and track and field.
“I enjoy the energy and enthusiasm the students bring to the classroom,” she says. “Charles Wright students are eager learners and up for trying new things.”
Svensen was born in Canada and holds dual citizenship. In Canada she was a competitive curler. She also enjoys judging gymnastics, traveling, and walking her dog.
