Faculty

Fred Capestany

Fred has worked in education and human services, with a particular focus on youth development, his entire career. Over the years, Fred has worked as a sexuality educator, a youth programs coordinator at a Unitarian church, and a manager of student programs at a community college. Before joining Highline’s faculty in 2020, Fred was the Director of College Support at Rainier Scholars, a non-profit agency dedicated to helping low income, first generation students of color achieve their dream of graduating from college.

Fred has a BA in Psychology from Whitman College and an MA in Education from Seattle University. When he’s not teaching, Fred enjoys playing board games, watching live theater—especially musicals—and hanging out with his family.

Teresa Pan

Teresa Pan has been working at Highline College since 2014. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, double major in Sociology and Law and Society from York University, a Legal and Corporate Administration Certificate from Seneca College, and a Master of Public Administration from Seattle University. With professional experience in the legal field, United Way of King County, and Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Teresa brings diverse perspectives to her teaching. Her students are at the heart of everything she does—she finds it incredibly rewarding to support students as they overcome barriers, pursue their education, and transition to the workforce. In her downtime, Teresa enjoys traveling, hiking with her family, cooking, reading, and watching football.