Faculty
Megan Martin
Title: Principal
Email: mmartin@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
University of Portland – BA Education
University of Oregon – MA Administration and Educational Leadership
Megan began her teaching career in 1997 and became our Assistant Principal in 2008, and is serving as the Interim Principal for the 2011-2012 school year.
“Seven Peaks School helps students to reach their peak of excellence, both academically and socially as they develop into well rounded young adults. I am proud to work with such exceptional educators who all aspire to provide instruction that challenges every child, every day, to reach his/her highest potential.”
PDF Jan Silberman
Title: School Counselor
Email: jsilberman@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
University of Oregon – Administration & Educational Leadership
California Polytechnic State University MA – Counseling & Guidance
St. Cloud State University – BS – Special Education
Deb Mullen
Title: Office Manager
Email: dmullen@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Deb Mullen has held office management positions at various electronic, computer, advertising and real estate companies for over 20 years. She has been in our office since 2007.
“I have the best job here because every morning I have the pleasure of seeing the smiles and hearing the voices of students warmly greeting friends, staff and parents. Seven Peaks is a comfortable and accepting environment where our teachers ‘keep things fresh and exciting’ to allow students to reach higher. “
John Gibbon
Title: Technology Coordinator
Email: jgibbon@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Boise State University – MS Educational Technology
Central Washington University – BA Education
John Gibbon began teaching in 2000 and started working at Seven Peaks as our Technology Coordinator in 2006.
“The students at Seven Peaks inspire me to contribute to a 21st century learning network. I value their insight as they help implement technology into the school’s curriculum.”
Megan Griffith
Title: Media Specialist
Email: mgriffith@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Westmont College – BA English
Megan began as our Librarian in 2008 where she manages the library and teaches classes.
“Seven Peaks’ students amaze me with their curiosity and enthusiasm to explore. Ï love spending my days in our sunny library, watching the ways in which books and words shape our students as they learn to live out their own stories.”
Garrette McIntire
Title: Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Email: gmcintire@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Boston University – MA Special Education
Ithaca College – BA – Speech and Language
“There’s a great community of learning here at Seven Peaks. We have a Preschool that’s supported by teachers, parents, and students, both in our elementary and middle schools.”
Char Kelly
Title: Kindergarten Teacher
Email: ckelly@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Sacramento State University – BA Early Childhood Education Char started teaching in 1982 and has been at Seven Peaks since 1998.
“It’s exciting to be a teacher where the children are engaged in interesting, meaningful and developmentally appropriate learning. The Core Knowledge curriculum and enrichment classes prepare students to become life long learners. The staff and families help build a warm and nurturing learning environment.”
Lani Dunithan
Title: Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Email: ldunithan@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Chemeketa Community College – AA Early Childhood Education
Lani began teaching in 1976 and started at Seven Peaks in 1996.
“Seven Peaks has a small community feel. We have a supportive and nurturing staff that make it a fun and exciting place for children to grow and learn. Family involvement creates a wonderful working environment and a great place to be.”
Kristen Brannan
Title: 1st Grade Teacher
Email: kbrannan@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
George Fox University – BA Elementary Education
Kristen began teaching in 2001 and has been at Seven Peaks since 2005.
“The thing I value most about working at Seven Peaks is the community, both of families and staff. I also value the Core Knowledge Philosophy of learning and believe that it motivates students to learn more and to feel confident about their learning.”
Tamie Hoover
Title: Elementary Teaching Assistant
Email: thoover@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Tammy has participated in numerous Seven Peaks committees and volunteer activities for the past ten years. She began teaching here in 2000.
“First graders love to learn and are so excited to be at school. The small class sizes, Core Knowledge Curriculum and excellent staff make Seven Peaks a great place for students as well as employees.”
Katy Zia
Title: 2nd Grade Teacher
Email: kzia@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Indiana Wesleyan University – MA Education
George Fox University – BA Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Katy started at Seven Peaks in 2004.
“I enjoy our dedication to quality education shown through our Core Knowledge curriculum, small class sizes, and balanced learning with Art, Music, and Spanish. Second graders thrive on our interesting and challenging curriculum.”
Chrissy Boyd
Title: Elementary Teaching Assistant
Email: cboyd@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Allegheny College – BA Psychology and MA Elementary Education.
Chrissy has taught in Bend and has done tutoring as well. She joined Seven Peaks in 2009.
“My favorite part about working with children is their positive attitude and excitement towards learning and their world. Through a child’s eyes everything is new and exciting!”
Jennifer Baughman
Title: 3rd Grade Teacher
Email: jbaughman@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Eastern Oregon State University – MS Elementary Education, Multidisciplinary Studies
Jennifer began teaching at Seven Peaks in 2003.
“Ï am so fortunate to teach 3rd grade here, and to be part of this amazing community. The curriculum, the students’ enthusiasm for learning, the dedication of our staff, and the support of our families inspire me every day!”
Erin Martin
Title: 4th Grade Teacher
Email: emartin@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
University of New Hampshire – BA Business Administration
Oregon State University – MA Teaching
Erin was our K-2 Spanish teacher and elementary Aide in 2007. In 2009 she was hired to teach fourth grade. She has worked with children for several years in camp counseling positions as well.
“I really enjoy collaborating with the caring and creative staff, wonderful families and eager students. Working here at Seven Peaks is a joy.”
Robert Rusk
Title: 5th Grade Teacher
Email: rrusk@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Grand Canyon University – EdD Organizational Leadership (In-Progress)
Arizona State University – MA Curriculum & Instruction
Arizona State University – BA Justice Studies
In Arizona, I had the pleasure to teach 3rd through 6th grade for four years and would not trade the experiences for anything. My teaching philosophy can be summed up by the following quote: “A teacher’s purpose is not to create students in his own image, but to develop students who can create their own image” (Author Unknown).
Alicia Wishart
Title: 6th – 8th Spanish Teacher
Email: acole@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
MA in Curriculum and Instruction
Alicia brings 7 years of teaching Spanish in both middle and high schools.
“It is my goal to inspire students to play an active roll in their education and to take what they learn out of the classroom and into their communities and the world.”
Judson Brown
Title: 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher
Email: jbrown@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
University of Southern California, Los Angeles – BA History
Southern Oregon University – Teaching
“I very much like the emphasis on the academic, personal and social growth of the child. I have always believed that, as a teacher, I am not simply instructing students in a particular course of study. Rather, I am one piece of helping them develop into productive citizens.“
Kimberly Flanagan
Title: 6th Grade Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
Email: kflanagan@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Masters degree in Educational Leadership
Kim taught for 2 years at High Lakes Elementary and 5 years in San Diego Unified SD. She is a reading specialist and is certified in gifted and talented education.
“The philosophy and beliefs that are the foundation of Seven Peaks School are the very same ideas that drive me as a teacher. I nurture the whole child in order to create confident, intelligent individuals and members of society.”
Marcia Van Horn
Title: 7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
Email: mvanhorn@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
University of Nebraska – BS Public Health Education, BS Secondary Education and Minors in Biology and Zoology
Marcia began teaching in 1977and started teaching at Seven Peaks in 2003.
“The community of Seven Peaks provides an environment in which I take a great deal of professional and personal pride. The smaller class sizes, parental involvement and enthusiastic staff all add to a rich and rewarding place to do what I love most: teach!”
Greg Conrad
Title: 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Email: gconrad@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Our Lady of Holy Cross College – BS Elementary Education
Greg started teaching in 1997 and joined Seven Peaks in 2005.
“Teaching students to think outside of the box, to question reasons behind world events, and to make connections from past to present is my goal. The smiles and recognition that history is fun and important make my day.”
Joe Kennedy
Title: 7th and 8th Grade Math Teacher
Email: jkennedy@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Willamette University – B.S. in Mathematics
Willamette University – M.A.T
As a teacher I feel it is important that students learn more than just the subject I’m teaching. My goal is
to teach them to be the best they can be at whatever they do in school and life. Too often people settle
on being, “good” at something, I want my students to always strive to be “great.”
Amanda Holdredge
Title: 7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Email: aholdredge@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Masters degree in English
Amanda taught middle school language arts for 2 years and was a school librarian for 1 year. Prior to teaching she was a professional writer for the University of Texas.
“A former student once told me that although Language Arts had never been his favorite class, he loved mine because I was willing to do whatever it took to get the students involved.”
Sue Wilhelm
Title: Junior-K through 5th Grade Art Teacher
Email: swilhelm@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Siena Heights College – BFA Drawing and Painting and Minor in Art History
Sue started teaching in 1974 and joined Seven Peaks in 1996.
” We are building community at all levels when we educate our youth and support our families. We are setting the stage for a productive, positive, enriched, high quality and exciting future. Core Knowledge allows students to gain the basic knowledge that equips them to fully contribute to our culture, society and future.”
Hope Royes
Title: 6th through 8th Grade Art Teacher
Email: hroyes@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Eastern Oregon University – MA Education, BS Visual Arts Hope began teaching at Seven Peaks in 2007.
“I came to Seven Peaks because it is a community raising a child. I am part of a team that is supportive and enthusiastic about a child’s education, as well as the person they are becoming. Core Knowledge is great. It is a continuum of knowledge, built on each year without gaps or missing pieces.”
Beth Basham
Title: 3rd through 8th Grade Music Teacher
Email: bbasham@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
California State University, Northridge – BA Music and Music Education.
Beth began teaching in 1975 and joined Seven Peaks in 2004. She is also the Director of the Central Oregon Youth Choir.
Everyone is learning without realizing it because they are having so much fun. I enjoy seeing the musical development in each child.”
Sue Mudge
Title: 4th through 8th Grade Band Teacher
Email: smudge@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
University of Arizona – MA Music
University of the Pacific – BA Music
Sue started teaching in 1997 and became our band instructor in 2007.
“Most of my teaching has been in California public schools, at the middle and high school levels. I always had very large classes of 35-65 kids. Seven Peaks has small classes, which allow kids to receive more individual attention. Everyone at Seven Peaks is a team player and the team works in the best interests of the kids.”
Melissa Landolt
Title: 3rd through 8th Grade Physical Education Teacher
Email: mlandolt@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Eastern Oregon University – MA Teaching
Western Oregon University – BA Education
“Seven Peaks Philosophies align directly with my own educational philosophies. When teachers educate the whole student they can reach their highest potential.”
Shane A. Bennett
Title: Junior-K through 2nd Physical Education Teacher
Email: sbennett@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Western Oregon University – BA Teaching
Shane has been a teacher since 1995 and started at Seven Peaks in 1999.
“The best thing about Seven Peaks is watching students’ self-confidence increase when they find an athletic skill or an event that they enjoy. I see it help them in many ways outside the PE room.”
Amy Herauf
Title: Elementary Spanish Teacher
Email: aherauf@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
George Fox University – MA Teaching
University of Oregon – Bachelor of Arts
“I’m fortunate to be surrounded by dedicated parents and staff that support the areas of instruction in which I am passionate – Spanish, Service Learning, and Fun with Food!”
Annie Winter
Title: International Baccalaureate Coordinator
Email: awinter@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Leeds University, U.K. – MA Education
“Seven Peaks School feels like my extended family.I love the balance of academic rigor,community service,electives, sports and the warm positive smiles from staff,students and parents.”
Angela Alvarez
Title: Music & Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Email: aalvarez@sevenpeaksschool.org
Education and Experience:
Oregon State University – MA Music Education
Eastern Oregon University – BA Education
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