Traci Fortune

Traci began her employment with East Valley 11 years ago! She grew up mostly in Spokane Valley, but moved around a lot as a child. Born in California, she has lived in Colorado and Massachusetts before her parents finally settled in Spokane. Although she is appreciative that she was able to see and experience a lot of things as a young child through the family’s moves, she loved that they finally settled in Spokane.

Mrs. Fortune has been teaching a total of 16 years, with the first four years in Richland, Washington. She then moved back to Spokane where she took a small break from teaching before she started subbing in the East Valley School District. It quickly became home to her. She has taught 4th grade, kindergarten, 1st grade, math intervention, and now 3rd grade, all in the East Valley School District.

In her spare time, she likes to hang out at home with her family, either relaxing and reading a book, playing games, building legos, doing puzzles, or crafting. In the summertime she enjoys spending many hours at their pool or going camping. She has been married for almost 21 years, and has a 19-year-old daughter, 2 dogs, and 1 cat.

Why she loves East Farms Elementary: “I like where I work because it feels like family. Teachers support one another. There is a strong commitment to doing what is best for kids and families.” 

Why she chose East Valley: Traci chose East Valley because she felt that instant feeling of family. She was so welcomed when she started subbing in East Valley and knew this was the place she wanted to be. “Teachers care for each other, their students, and their community.”

Favorite part of her job: Seeing the joy, excitement, and light in the students’ eyes when they are learning!

Fun fact: Traci is a Disney fanatic! She has a room in her house that is the “Disney” room. She is a Disney annual pass holder and travels there as often as she can.

Three words to describe her: Diligent – Spirited – Trustworthy