Trinity Lutheran Christian School’s faculty is among the most dedicated, faithful, creative, nurturing, enthusiastic, and impassioned in Portland. All classroom teachers maintain certification with Oregon State Department of Education. The entire TLCS community — faculty and staff — are devoted to each student and their families, and consider it a blessing to be a part of TLCS’s mission of high-quality Christian education.
Education: BA Concordia College Portland; Elementary Ed/Psychology; MA Lesley University; Education
Years of Experience: 22 years in Portland Public Schools, 5 years at TLCS
I love being Trintiy’s principal because I have opportunities every day to make a difference in a child’s life. I want to be a role model to students in the same way my teachers were to me. “Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” You have to get to know them as people so that they realize that you’re invested in them. And students, knowing that someone cares about them, will try harder to live up to their own capabilities.
I have been married to my husband Scott for 47 years and spending time with him, our 3 grown children and their families is one of my most favorite things to do. When I am at home I love to cook, play the guitar, and watch old movies.
Education: BA Concordia University Portland; Business Administration
Years of Experience: 15 years in Trinity Lutheran Church and School Business office. In addition, I am teacher of TLCS’s music classes and director of the student choirs, band and handbell choir.
I enjoy books, musicals, movies, pizza and cheese.
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Education: BS, Oklahoma State University, Elementary Education; Masters, University of Oklahoma, Education Technology
Years of Experience: 15 years, 11 years with Tulsa Public Schools, 4 years in Private Schools, 1 year at TLCS
Teaching is my joy. I want children to become explorers of their world and never stop learning. I want to show them God’s amazing love so that they can show it to others. I enjoy reading, homemade crafts, and spending time with my daughter. I am so grateful to have joined such a wonderful and welcoming community.
Education: BA Portland State University, English Language Arts; Master’s, Portland State University, Education with Special Education Endorsement
Years of Experience: 4 Years, H.B. Lee Middle, Reynolds High School & Parkrose High School; 15 Years, Children’s Defense Fund “Freedom Schools”, NAYA (Native American Youth & Family Center) Camp Counselor, 1 year at TLCS
As an educator, I’ve learned to value the perspectives of others and encourage cooperation. I enjoy helping others achieve positive outcomes. Recognizing the value in overcoming challenges is essential in the mentoring process. I encourage cooperation and problem solving to my students so I can build a classroom community of kindness and trust. In my free time, I enjoy baking, cooking, some gardening, playing guitar, reading books and spending time with my family.
Education: BA Concordia College Portland; Elementary Ed/PE/Biology; Middle School Math Endorsement
Years of Experience: 42 years all at TLCS
I thoroughly enjoy teaching and coaching. There seems to be something new every day. I like to spend time with family in Spokane. I’m the favorite uncle to five nephews and one great niece. I walk or run every day, enjoy playing indoor soccer twice a week and water skiing during the summer. I am a lifetime Chicago Cubs fan. I’ve seen them play in many different ballparks and at Spring Training in Arizona. I also follow the Mariners and – of course – the BLAZERS.
Education: Northern Arizona University, BA English; BA History; Masters, Secondary Education
Years of Experience: 15 years; Coconino High School, Flagstaff AZ, Al Asayel Cycle Two Girls School, Abu Dhabi, Barry Goldwater High School, Phoenix, AZ, 2 years at TLCS
My goal is to teach my students the skills to be resilient, life-long learners in a globally competitive environment.
I genuinely enjoy being at Trinity because it is such a loving and supportive environment for both students and staff. We are a family. Subsequently, I voluntarily spend a lot of time on campus. Outside of my home at school, I like to spend time with my family: hiking, camping and exploring. I also volunteer for animal rights organizations and I have three furry rescues that generally act as my supervisors, despite sleeping 17 hours a day.
Education: BA Concordia University Portland, Elementary Education – Professional Church Work; Missions
Years of experience: 27 years in Grades 1-8, including 14 years as an Early Childhood Director and as a Teacher/Consultant in a Parent-Partnered Homeschool program; 2 years at TLCS
I enjoy spending time with my husband Jason, our youngest son, as well as our three grown children spread over the country. I love walking and running with my Goldendoodle, Nala. Creating and experimenting in the classroom, garden, and kitchen bring me joy, just as teaching and learning bring joy to each new day!
I like to encourage students to view any “mistakes” as opportunities instead; opportunities to figure something out, learn something new, or try again!
We are blessed in our school and local communities with daily opportunities do our best in teaching, learning, living, and loving like Jesus!
Education: ODE Certified Child Care Licensure classes
Years of Experience: 18 years in Early Childhood Education, including 11 in staff leadership
My favorite times are spent with my husband and three children, often on the football field or walking around the neighborhood. We love hiking, road trips and family camping. My family’s involvement with youth in the community is something that has stuck with me my whole life. The time you spend with kids is time well spent. It’s an investment in the future for all of us!
Education: BA Portland state University; International Studies
Years of Experience: 8 years as TLCS Administrative Assistant
TLCS BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mrs. Suzanne Frank, Chair
Mrs. Debra Thompson
Mrs. Pat Kunert
Mrs. Nancy Mann
Mrs. Joyce Nitz
Mrs. Allison Hoelter – PTO Rep
Mrs. Marsha Wolfe, Administrator