Prudence Hockley

Many of you have probably already heard the tragic news concerning the death of Woodinville High School English teacher Prudence Hockley. Upon receiving a call from Assistant Superintendent Carolyn O’Keeffe the day after Christmas, my heart sank and my thoughts immediately turned to her children. Prudence was a gifted educator who pushed her students to never give up on themselves. I appointed Prudence to the Curriculum Materials Adoption Committee two years ago because she always thought outside the box when teaching. Her skill as an instructor, along with her warmth and caring nature, is being recognized in post after post on her Facebook page as well as another page set up by a student.

A community memorial for Prudence will be held on Thursday, January 12th at 7:00 pm at Woodinville High School. 

An additional memorial service for Prudence will be held on January 21, 2012, 6:30 PM, at the Center For Urban Horticulture in Seattle. The Center is at the University of Washington located at 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, Washington 98195. Driving directions are below.

In lieu of flowers for the memorial, the family would greatly appreciate a donation to a memorial fund to assist the family with funeral costs and education expenses for Prudence Hockley’s 13 year old daughter. The fund has been established at the Boeing Employees Credit Union. To make donations please send checks to:

The Prudence Hockley Benevolent Account 

BECU 

PO Box 34044 

Seattle, WA 98124-1044 

Directions To Center For Urban Horticulture:
From I-5 
Take the N.E. 45th Street exit. Drive east on NE 45th for approximately one mile. You will pass the University of Washington and come down a viaduct. At the stoplight at the bottom of the viaduct, turn left to stay on N.E. 45th Street. At the next stoplight (5-way intersection), turn right onto Mary Gates Memorial Drive. Continue to the bend in the road where Mary Gates Drive becomes N.E. 41st St. The center is on your right.

Bus and bike 
Metro bus routes 25, 65, and 75 stop at NE 45th and Mary Gates Memorial Drive. Route 67 stops at NE 45th and Montlake Boulevard. Not sure which one you need? Use Metro's Trip Planner to get here.

Cyclists are welcome on Wahkiakum Lane, the main path that runs through the Union Bay Natural Area -- please note that Wahkiakum is a gravel trail best suited for mountain and touring bikes. This route connects to the University of Washington's E-4 parking lot. You may reach the Burke-Gilman trail by following the pedestrian overpass that crosses Montlake Boulevard next to Hec Ed Pavilion.

Cyclists may also travel along the Burke Gilman past University Village. Turn right at the main crossing on 30th Ave NE/Union Bay Place NE. Follow Union Bay Place and stay straight at the five-way intersection to continue on Mary Gates Memorial Drive. Continue to the bend in the road where Mary Gates Drive becomes N.E. 41st St. The center is on your right.

From SR-520 
Take the Montlake Boulevard exit and drive north on Montlake Boulevard. Stay to the right as you cross the bridge and pass Husky Stadium. At the five-way intersection of N.E. 45th and Mary Gates Memorial Drive, turn right onto Mary Gates Memorial Drive. Continue to the bend in the road where Mary Gates Drive becomes N.E. 41st St. The center is on your right.

Parking 
Ample parking is available for the public in the lots off 41st Street. The lower lot is reserved for staff.

Tim Brittell, President