Penny Wight
coffee shop owner/arts promoter

Espresso Buono Garden Cafe

Websites:

• http://espressobuono.com
• http://www.linkedin.com/in/pennywight
• http://twitter.com/pbwight

I have long and varied work and life experiences in music/music therapy, education, non-profit administration and small business. See details on my LinkedIn profile. I have a few stories to tell, a few talents to share and I love learning from others. Currently, I own/manage Espresso Buono Garden Cafe, your secret haven for a quick Italian or American style espresso beverage, or to stay for the ambience, garden setting, friendly service and fabulous treats. We have space for small group functions such as BIZNIK Events! I have also provided a large, furnished space across the patio from Espresso Buono for occasional large events. I display and sell the work of local artists and craftspersons and collect books for you to read at my cafe or buy at 50% to 75% off cover price. We have occasional live music and always encourage lively conversations. My staff is very community friendly and serves the best espresso around! We boast an international flair with a regular customer base of enthusiastic, young at heart, regular fans ages toddler to 90+ years of age. Our baristas and customers represent an amazing range of talents and diversity of interests. We'd love to add you to the mix!

I love to read, garden, hike, travel, play piano and guitar, write and sometime sit with my feet up, a good cappuccino or glass of wine at my side, and sudoku or crossword puzzles at my fingertips.

I hope that I encourage and motivate folks to be their best selves and do their best work. I am also a pretty good talent seeker.

I have written many grants, given speeches, facilitated effective meetings, solved conflicts and managed crisis. Plus, I serve up great espresso, blended drinks and fancy chocolates/mochas!

Western Washington University - Bellingham,WA

School Adminstration School Principal Certification 1995 - 1997

University Of Washington - Seattle, WA

Master's Degree special ed, music, pre K-3 teacher 1976 - 1978 Alumni

University Of Kansas - Lawrence, KS

music therapy 1971 - 1972

Whitworth University - Spokane,WA Bachelor's Degree music music therapy 1969 - 1973 Alumni 1973

Small business - CURRENT: ESPRESSO BUONO GARDEN CAFE Small business - PAST: private practice music education/music therapy

Penny's Place - in home music studio and preschool

Before & After School Achievement Program - contract with North Kitsap School District

Teacher:
Preschool - University of WA and my own preschool

Private Schools K-6 music Bothell and Bellevue

Public School K-6 special education Shoreline S.D.

I received state and district grants and took a 3/4 time leave of absence to do my school principal internship in the Shoreline School District. I also served as team leader for Title I and Special Ed self-contained and resource room teachers and assistants.

CEO/School Principal - K-12 Private, Non-profit school in Renton, WA for students with dyslexia and learning disabilities. Students attended this school from 21 school districts, some which we collaborated with to provide and manage students' special education individual education plans.

In addition to typical daily, weekly and annual school principal duties, I was the school's Capital Campaign leader, Grant Writer, Public Speaker, a Member of the Board of Directors & multiple committees, Annual Budget and Report writer, Crisis Management leader, Teacher Trainer, personnel coordinator, Curriculum Planning leader, .....

Community Volunteer: most recently president Edmonds in Bloom