Susan Coimbra. Master of Arts in Teaching, Concordia University Oregon Teaching license, K - 8 multiple subject. Education & License

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1 Teacher Biographies We are proud of the wide variety of knowledge, experience, and interests our teachers bring to Logos. Families can choose a teacher to work with or be assigned by the registrar.

2 Susan Coimbra Master of Arts in Teaching, Concordia University Oregon Teaching license, K - 8 multiple subject Year started at Logos 2013 Jacksonville Elementary, 1 st & 4 th grade student teacher, one year Classified Literacy Assistant, Jefferson Elementary, two years Media Center Technician substitute, McLoughlin Middle School Griffin Creek Elementary Instructional Volunteer, 11 years Mathematics Instruction Language Arts, Grammar Reading Instruction, Phonemic Awareness Supportive, patient guidance for struggling learners Spending time with my three grown children and friends, water sports, hiking, dancing and listening to music I am committed to helping all students succeed. Students are unique individuals with different interests and learning styles. I want to encourage those interests, their curiosity to learn new ideas, and guide them to reach their full potential. Wonder is the beginning of wisdom. -Socrates

3 Molly Cook Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education, San Diego State University Oregon & California teaching licenses, K 8 multiple subject Endorsement: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Year started at Logos 2011 The Learning Choice Academy, Pre K 12 al partner, four years Strengths in grades K-3. I enjoy all subjects in these grade levels I especially love young adult literature and picture books. It is so exciting to find the right book for a student who struggles, thinks they don t like reading or has read it all and needs something new Running (completed several ½ and one full marathon), hiking, being outdoors, all activities that involve my dog, and have a new love of gardening and learning about plants I think it is exciting to find new ways to learn. Learning about any particular subject while experiencing something hands-on or being someplace new keeps fun for me. I love being challenged by a student that gives me an opportunity to research and learn new strategies and tools.

4 Sarah Eddy Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education, Western Governors University Oregon & California teaching licenses, K-8 Multiple Subject Endorsement: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Year started at Logos 2013 Laurel Creek Elementary, California 3 rd and 4 th grade student teacher, one year KinderCare Learning Center kindergarten student teacher Mathematics Instruction Reading Interventions Differentiating Instruction Motivating students to learn Staying positive when learning gets tough I enjoy spending time with my family and friends! I also love taking simple walks, swimming, water sports, cooking, and learning. I believe that all children are able to learn. As an educator, it is my responsibility to help my students reach their full potential and develop the skills they will need to become productive citizens. I am a role model for my students; therefore, I should demonstrate honesty, responsibility, compassion, accountability, and excitement for learning. Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill

5 Brianne Fanelli Masters of Art in Teaching, Southern Oregon University Oregon teaching license, K 8 multiple subject Year started at Logos 2010 Griffin Creek Elementary, 2 nd & 6 th grades teacher, one year Substitute, Medford School District, four years Hands-on learning Science Social studies Time with my family, all outdoor activities, travel on road trips, cooking, and reading Learning is both a blessing and a responsibility. I try to never forget how to love learning as it is a blessing not all are afforded. Then I strive to impart that interest as an educator as it is a responsibility we all should take seriously.

6 Julie M. Farrow Master of Arts in Education, Concordia University Oregon teaching license, K - 8 multiple subject Year started at Logos 2011 Blossom Hills Child Development Center Director, three years Medford School District, substitute teacher, two years Creative Organized Prepared Enthusiastic Playing with my girls, Starbucks, reading, acrylic painting, and singing As an educator, I believe that organization, preparation, enthusiasm, and creativity are the four cornerstones of effective teaching. They are contagious and inspire success! My mission as an educator is threefold: to promote positive learning; to spark enthusiasm for learning; and to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

7 Ellen Fite Bachelor of Science Communications, California Polytechnic University Fifth year teaching program for California Certification, California Polytechnic University Oregon Teaching License, K-8 multiple subject Year started at Logos 2013 Ontario/Montclair School District substitute teacher, 4 years Grace Christian School,1 st -4 th, 6 th, 17 years Organization with flexibility Creativity Experience with all learning style Experience with all elementary grade levels I am a people person and most enjoy spending time with family and friends. I am often playing board games, sports, entertaining or working on a project together with someone. I am grateful to explore and live in the rogue valley. I strive to inspire lifelong learners with consistent dedication to academics and encouragement.

8 Michelle Follett Master of Arts in Education, Oregon State University Oregon teaching license, K 8 multiple subject Endorsement, English as a second language Year started at Logos 2012 Grace Christian School, 1 st grade, four years Medford School District teacher, seven years Reading Math Learning styles Skiing, camping, spending time with my family and friends I love making meaningful connections with my students and parents and working together to provide students with the best possible al experience. I strive to make this al experience exciting, fun and enriching.

9 Wendy French Master of Arts in Special Education, Southern Oregon University Oregon teaching license, K - 8 multiple subject Endorsement: Special Education Year started at Logos 2011 Medford School District, substitute teacher, four years Grace Christian, middle school and 2 nd grade, four years Math and science Reaching the student that is hard to reach Teaching outside of the box Playing in a golf league, watching my daughters compete in gymnastics, and rollerblading. I love how Logos allows students to learn the way that they learn best and doesn t try to make it a one size fits all.

10 Shelly Frost Year started at Logos Master in Education, Southern Oregon University Oregon teaching license, K - 8 and middle school math and science Endorsements: Math, science, middles school level 2010, Logos founding staff member Campus class instructor Middle School Science, Problem Solving Science and math Reading intervention Meeting the unique needs of middle school students Reading, spending time with my family, sports, playing with my two dogs, and enjoying life and its infinite possibilities. Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. Mahatma Gandhi

11 Linda Gerhard Master of Arts in Teaching, Southern Oregon University Oregon teaching license, K - 8 multiple subject Year started at Logos 2011 Madrone Trail Charter School, aide and substitute teacher, one year Medford, Phoenix/Talent, Eagle Point, and Central Point School Districts, substitute teacher, three years Kindergarten Sunday school teacher, 10 years Reading and math instruction Individual approach for each student Patience and encouragement Making a variety of crafts, photography, reading a good mystery, and learning more about cheerleading in my role as assistant coach at Cascade Christian High School I believe that is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Each student is an individual with unique challenges and talents. It is important that students are encouraged as well as challenged.

12 Sarah Grady Oregon & California teaching licenses, K 8 Multiple Subject Bachelor of Arts in Communication, University of San Francisco Year started at Logos 2012 Medford School District, substitute teacher, four years Encinitas School District, 3 rd, 4 th, & 5 th grade teacher, eight years Differentiated instruction for gifted learners Project-based learning instruction Individualized instruction Hands-on learning activities in math and language arts Nature, sports, traveling with my husband and children, tackling remodeling, and crafting projects I am dedicated to motivating and challenging students to become lifelong learners. I believe problem solving, critical thinking, and a good work ethic, along with the 3 R s (Respect, Responsibility, and Resourcefulness) are key components of being a successful student.

13 Lily Hammers Master of Arts in Education, Lewis & Clark College. Oregon K-8 Elementary / Multiple Subjects Endorsement Year started at Logos 2014 Taught 4th-5th-6th grades at Corbett Charter School, in Corbett, OR for 3 years. Taught ESL abroad and worked as a private ESL tutor. Teaching in a multi-age environment -Individualizing instruction. -Creating in-depth curriculum, across all subjects. -Integrating curriculum Spending time with my husband and family, being outdoors, fermenting & pickling, reading, writing, and the daily crossword. I am deeply interested in developing students as critical thinkers. It is not enough to "just know" the information presented, but to cultivate the ability, and the desire, to truly understand and analyze is one of my greatest interests in working with children. -"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." ~Albert Einstein

14 Linda Maiorella Bachelors of Science Elementary Education, Southern Oregon University Oregon Teaching License multiple subjects, Reading Endorsement K-9 Masters of Mental Health Counseling expected completion in 2015 Year started at Logos 2014 Riverside elementary Grants Pass 15 years Howard elementary Medford 5 years Read Institute-Josephine County Home School Assoc. - 2 years Highly proficient in various intervention methods for math and reading Use of creative hands-on supplemental materials to make lessons exciting Considers the whole child including personality and learning style for support of individualized I love to be outside. Walking, picnics and gardening in summer are my favorite things to do, while discovering new places by plane, train or car can happen any time of year. Add to that reading, going to school and cooking with my husband and life is full. There is a thrill in discovering new ideas, cultures and countries through reading. Math brings the magic of numbers and science lets you prove the impossible. My delight in life is to travel along each child as we discover new concepts and skills. There is no limit to what can be learned.

15 KC Martin The Art of Teaching Kindergarten, Rudolf Steiner College Master of Arts in Teaching, Pacific University Bachelor of Science in Psychology, The University of Oregon Oregon teaching license, K-8 multiple subject Year started at Logos 2014 Medford School District, Early Reading Interventionist, one year Madrone Trail Public Charter School, substitute teacher, after care teacher, kindergarten assistant teacher, two years Education Testing Services (ETS), certified exam scorer, five years Asante Child Development Services, teacher s aide, one year Clear Lake Elementary, student teacher 3 rd and 4 th grades, one year Working with emergent readers and the kindergarten level Literacy Health Waldorf experience Reading, yoga, hula hooping, snowboarding, organizing, sewing, healthy living, and music My role as a teacher is to guide students in identifying their strengths, encourage when they may stumble, and inspire each student to find their inner desire to always persevere in and life. The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. William Arthur Ward

16 Linda McCord Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, Central Arkansas University Oregon charter school registry license, K - 8 multiple subject Endorsements: art, Latin Year started at Logos 2010 Homeschooled three children K-8, 11 years Medford School District Special Education, 10 years Language arts Art Family, friends, travel, art, Italy, cooking, languages, and enjoy learning I believe in individualized learning that follows each student s interests, strengths, learning style and pace. I encourage continued improvement and excitement to learn.

17 Kristin Merrill Master of Arts in Teaching, Southern Oregon University Oregon Teaching License, K-8, Multiple Subjects Year started at Logos 2014 Eagle Point School District, 3rd Grade Teacher, 9 years Early Head Start, Child and Family Specialist, 3 years Language Arts Math (K-3) Experience with a variety of learners Organized, encouraging, open communication Spending time with my husband and children, coffee with friends, hiking, photography, gardening, trying new recipes, and reading! A teacher can open a door but each student must choose to go through it. Learning should be meaningful and fun but each learner holds a responsibility as well. My goal is to make the door so enticing that the student cannot resist entering!

18 Travis Pattan Master of Arts in Teaching, Southern Oregon University Oregon teaching license, K-8 multiple subject Year started at Logos 2011 Howard Elementary, 3 rd and 5 th grade student teacher, one year. Literacy Assistant, Southern Oregon Head Star, two years. Volunteer Children s Pastor K-5 th, Table Rock Fellowship, 10 years. I was home schooled through Jackson County Home Educators, K-12. Math is my favorite subject. I have a love for learning and want to instill that in my students. Being outdoors, playing guitar, being with family and friends, being active and staying fit. Whether you think you can, or you can t, you re right. Henry Ford

19 Nicole Pratt Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Southern Oregon University Oregon charter school registry license, K - 8 multiple subject Year started at Logos 2011 Orchard Hill Elementary, 1 st & 5 th grade student teacher, one year Language arts Organization / communication Creativity Hanging out with family and friends, traveling, watching Giants baseball, cleaning and organizing Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army. Edward Everett

20 Kimberly Stein Oregon teaching license, K - 8 multiple subject Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Endorsement: reading Year started at Logos 2011 Little Butte Elementary teacher, four years Talent Elementary instructional volunteer, eight years Reading and writing instruction Elementary mathematics instruction Providing meaningful and increasing student motivation Connecting students interests and academic assignments Spending time with family, enjoying Southern Oregon s beautiful outdoors, gardening and cooking I believe in the value of a rigorous that connects meaningfully with students lives and the world around them. I strive to work with families in ways that maximize their child s future opportunities; personally, ally and professionally. Education should be inspiring and enjoyable!

21 Joy Tayler Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Linfield College Oregon teaching license, K-6, multiple subjects Year started at Logos 2014 Grace Christian 7th grade teacher, English and Geography Medford School Dist. substitute teacher, k-6, 3 years Phoenix/Talent School Dist. substitute, k-12, 5 years Griffin Creek Elementary, Instructional assistant, 7 years English/Language Arts instruction Integrated curriculum lesson planning Creating hands-on, relevant learning opportunities Flexible, encouraging and patient with students I love to spend time with my family and friends, travel, cheer on my kids at their sporting/school events, and go on family bike rides. I also enjoy reading a good book and finding new art projects to try All students have special strengths and gifts that make them capable of being successful and willing learners. I believe the most effective learning takes place in a supportive and encouraging environment, and I strive to facilitate this for my students. The most exciting part of teaching is helping students reach their full potential.

22 Janet West Oregon teaching certificate, K 9 multiple subject Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies, Western Baptist College Year started at Logos 2010 Substitute teacher: Medford School District, two years Cascade Christian High School, four years Grace Christian School, four years Happy Camp Elementary School, three years Language arts Mathematics Relate well with students Watching my boys play baseball, spending time with my family, and reading, reading, reading It s a delight to see the light bulb turn on when a student learns something new.

23 Barbara Whalen Master of Science in Learning Differences, Southern Oregon University Oregon teaching license, K 9 multiple subject Endorsement: English as a second language Year started at Logos 2010 Grace Christian School, 6 th, 3 rd, 4 th, 7 th grade teacher, 11 years Math Hands-on learning- all Learning styles addressed Organizational skills Writing encouragement and editing Reading different genres, gardening, scrapbooking, and card making My goal as an educator is to help students identify their learning styles and then train them to use them to expand their horizons, thus leading to academic success.