Mohan’s
Founders
SALLY STRAND
Sally Ann Strand dedicated her life to the art of teaching. She spent 32 years as a Northshore biology teacher and 10 more as a substitute. Past graduates remember her as a favorite teacher because she made science come alive. Her passion encouraged countless students to become doctors, surgeons and other health care professionals. She established the Northshore Ski School in 1960 with 35 students and one bus. With her husband and staff, she created and later passed on a highly rated ski school that remains in operation, employing over 200 staff members and serving more than 3,000 students each season.
ROB STIMMEL
Rob (left) was an innovator and constantly worked to improve the program to enhance the student experience as well as implementing the Assistant Life Skills training program. His tireless energy was truly inspirational. Rob joined the school in 1967 and was director from 2000 to his tragic death in 2015.
JOHN MOHAN
John (right) was an internationally known instructor and wrote 'Teaching People Skiing and Boarding'. John taught for Ski Magazine and was awarded the 'Golden Acorn & PSIA-NW Instructor of the Year'. John was the PSIA-NW Certification V.P. for over 13 years. He also taught at Northwest University, the University of Washington, Bellevue Schools & the National Ski Academy. John also helped develop SKIwee, a Ski Magazine program for children.