School Year 13/14 Issue 1 October 2013 Dear Colleagues, Last week I spent a morning at White City Elementary in classrooms with the administrative team and another morning at Eagle Rock Elementary in classrooms with the Cabinet and Board of Directors. It just doesn’t get any better than that! Supporting the great teaching and learning that is happening across our district is truly joyful!

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Let me share with you what impresses me the most of what I observe. We, as a team of educators, have come so far in our journey together. I think of a few years back when we had a district-wide conversation about the need to increase student engagement since it’s such a powerful instructional strategy. We began our journey with TPTs, total participation techniques. Like everything else, some of us were more accomplished than others. At first, when trying something new, it seems uncomfortable and forced. But just like our students, with practice, we become much more adept. So back to what impresses me about all of you in the classroom. Our students are so much more engaged in their learning and that translates into increased learning. I’m seeing desks and tables arranged in a way that promotes collaboration and learning from each other. I’m hearing more and more student talk and less teacher talk. I’m fascinated by the integration of technology and how it helps us personalize education for each of our students. This is not easy. It takes a very skilled, strategic educator to create this kind of classroom environment that maintains its focus on the learning targets while teaching students it’s their responsibility to be active participants in their learning. This is not the classroom most of us came through. This is the classroom of the 21st century and JCSD9 is moving forward nicely. Our students are growing and meeting their individual growth targets across the district. And we, the educators and staff, also continue to grow and learn in the face of all of the new initiatives knowing that today is better than yesterday, and tomorrow will be better than today. Thank you for all you do to best educate our kids and for always keeping the belief that “YES, we can!” We are given such a special, but extremely challenging gift. We touch and mold the future. I wouldn’t exchange this journey for any other!

Respectfully, Cynda (more picture on page 2)

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Fall is upon us and it feels like school! There is no mistaking the smell of fall in the air, and I am certain that all of our D9 staff members can tell that school is back in session. It is a great privilege for me to visit all the schools in JCSD9. I have been in every building and many classrooms since the first day of school and I am pleased to report that ALL of our buildings have opened smoothly. I am always amazed at how we open the doors, students show up and everything just starts working. Thanks to everyone that has made the beginning of the year so successful. Thank you to the business office for getting us through OEBB open enrollment and I particularly appreciated the paycheck on September 20th! I know there have been a few hurdles as we prepare for proficiency grading and synergy implementation, but I know that we will continue to do our level best for each and every student in our district. Thank you to all the instructional coaches and IT technicians for their continued support in ALL areas. I would like to remind everyone to take care of yourself both physically and mentally. Resist the urge to stay an extra 30 minutes or extra 3 hours. Go home! Recharge your batteries and come back to school the next day ready for the next challenge. We are all in this together and I am excited about the opportunities that this year will bring.

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Over the summer your Technology Team was busy preparing computers for deployment across the district in time for teachers and students return to class. In addition, the team had to reimage the existing fleet of devices so they would be fresh for the new school year:

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Over 1,045 new computers for additional instructional needs and replacements Nearly 2,500 older computers reimaged in preparation for school starting

As always, we hope your experience with the use of technology is a good one and we provide a Help Desk to support you when needed.

Our Help Desk number is 830-6104 or you can send an email describing the assistance you need to [email protected].

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Insurance cards will be mailed out between Monday, October 7th and Friday, October 11th. Please contact OEBB at 1-888-469-6322, if nothing has been received by October 31st. A reminder about the shot clinic on Wednesday, October 16th form 3:00 to approximately 4:30 pm, in the music room at WMMS. 

There is no cost for employees and their dependents with OEBB insurance.

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Employees without OEBB/Moda Health insurance are able to receive the vaccine at a cost of $30.00. Please have exact cash or a check ready at time of vaccine.

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Please email me ([email protected] ) with “kudos” to your co-workers, administrators, etc. and I will put them in this section. It is great to be recognized by your co-workers and to know you are appreciated. Submissions will be anonymous.

Roses to Nicolle Barnes and Kim Saiz for building the plane as they fly it - and serving passengers along the way Roses to Doug Robertson for above and beyond participation in school-wide projects and teams. Thanks to Loni O'Connor for inspiring WCE staff to stay healthy and fit with ZUMBA classes. Kids Unlimited deserves a shout out for enrolling 78 students during their first month. Shelley Cartright of SODEXO deserves recognition for flawless health inspections of our WCE kitchen. Roses to D-9 and the Maintenance Department for our new roofing at WCE - no more bird's nests in the breezeway ceilings and no rain in classrooms! Roses to Kennia Munroe for doing a great job in her new position as principal at Shady Cove School this year. She is putting in many, many extra hours to make sure everything is getting done effectively and she is also keeping the staff happy! Roses to Kenna Munroe for her support to the substitute driver after her bus was backed into at Shady Cove Elementary. kenna stepped in & filled out the accident report and help shield the bus driver from the other driver. While the substitute was visibly shaken, Kenna's calm demeanor was a blessing. Roses to Eagle Point Middle School Staff for your patience as we roll out our new Student Information System and Proficiency Grading. Everyone has been so patient and flexible and willing to problem solve to make the result work for everyone. YOU have also been AMAZING (as usual) as we have made over 300 schedule changes to balance our numbers for the influx of 7th graders. Panthers Rock! 6

Please email me ([email protected] ) with “kudos” to your co-workers, administrators, etc. and I will put them in this section. It is great to be recognized by your co-workers and to know you are appreciated. Submissions will be anonymous.

Roses to District 9 Tech Department! Wow! Your busy summer has been evident in all of the new tools we have this year! Thank you for finding solutions to our everyday problems! Your positive, problem solving attitudes give us confidence with the new Student Records System! Roses to District 9 Maintenance Department! Our facility is in good shape and we are getting many compliments about the maintenance of the beams at our school and overall grounds. We appreciate your attention to our site! Roses to District 9 Transportation Department! On the first day of school, a 6th grader in White City got on a bus and rode to EPMS. The Wolf reported to our front office-realizing the buildings were similar but different. After one quick phone call, his bus driver came to our school and promptly delivered him to WMMS! It could have been quite traumatic but his bus driver was so calm, and reassuring that no tears appeared. Roses to District 9 District Office! There are so many changes this year and your team has been managing them all well. We appreciate the extra work you have done to help our school operate smoothly with all of the changes! (e.g. Insurance, New Teachers, New SPED Students, INDISTAR, Curriculum Maintenance, etc.) Hooray Mike Herzog! A community member made a point to tell me that even though her student is now in High School, she appreciated that you continued to connect and support her son through the summer--as you did when he was a student at EPMS. Roses to Jenn Whitehead for starting off the school year with a bang. She has worked extremely hard, put in tons of extra hours so we could have a successful start. Roses to Cindy Leavens for doing an amazing job as substitute Special Services Secretary. She always has a smile on her face, even when she's "flying by the seat of her pants."

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Ms. Nicole Bryner

Mr. Doug Robertson

School Teaching At: White City Elementary

School Teaching At: White City Elementary

Grade Teaching: First Grade

Grade Teaching: 3rd Grade

Subject Teaching:

Subject Teaching:

How long have you been teaching? 2 years

How long have you been teaching? 7 Years

Where are you from? Portland, OR

Where are you from? Palmdale, CA., but have been

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

teaching in Hawaii for 6 years.

into the field of teaching? I felt like it would never be

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

boring.

into the field of teaching? I was a lifeguard in high

What are your hobbies? Hula hooping

school and college. One of our main duties was teach-

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

ing swim lessons. I immediately fell in love with it and

you would like to share? I can light my hula hoop on

knew that working with kids was what I was meant to do.

fire!

What are your hobbies? I do triathlons of all distances, ride my motorcycle and read and write as much as possible. I’m also a new dad, which isn’t really a hobby but it’s pretty much the best thing I do for fun. Are there any other interesting facts about you that you would like to share? I’ve written a book about teaching which is already out called He’s the Weird Teacher. You can find information about it at hestheweirdteacher.blogspot.com. I’ve also written a children’s book which is still in the early illustration phase, and will be editing a collection of essays about teaching in Hawaii called Aloha in Crisis: Education in Hawaii, which is planned to be out sometime in late 2014/2015. I’m also a giant nerd and will have hours long conversations with you about anything science fiction.

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Mrs. Jennifer Mohatt

Mrs. Tonya Pomeroy

School Teaching At: White City Elementary

School Teaching At: White City Elementary

Grade Teaching: Kindergarten

Grade Teaching: 5th Grade

Subject Teaching:

Subject Teaching:

How long have you been teaching? 3 years

How long have you been teaching? 9 years

Where are you from? Rogue Valley Oregon

Where are you from? Southern Oregon but taught in

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

Eastern Oregon for 8 years. Went to North Medford

into the field of teaching? An unexpected experience

and SOU.

teaching English to young children in Mexico. It was the

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

most challenging yet most rewarding experience!

into the field of teaching? I love working with my kids.

What are your hobbies? Hiking, bicycling, photography,

My 5th grade teacher, Mr. Hoff, influenced me tremen-

reading, cooking and traveling.

dously.

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

What are your hobbies? Church, family, camping and

you would like to share? I have two beautiful daugh-

reading.

ters, Maizie 3 and Olivia 1, and an amazing husband

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

Brian.

you would like to share? I like to sing funny songs or songs that tell a story with my class.

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Mrs. Raylene Akins

Ms. Sarah Beauvais

School Teaching At: Mountain View Elementary

School Teaching At: Hillside Elementary

Grade Teaching: Kindergarten

Grade Teaching: K-5

Subject Teaching:

Subject Teaching: Special Education

How long have you been teaching? This will be my 5th

How long have you been teaching? This is my first

year

year!

Where are you from? Grew up and went to elementary,

Where are you from? St. Louis, Missouri

middle and high school in Rogue River.

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

into the field of teaching? I have always loved school

into the field of teaching? It has always been my

and children. Both bring me joy. I found I was able to

dream to return to the amazing influence and support I

make a positive impact, especially working with students

received from my teachers as I went through school. A

with special needs, when I was employed as an Educa-

few years ago I decided it was time to make it happen.

tional Assistant. I believe teaching to be a tremendous

What are your hobbies? Softball, scrapbooking, cheer-

privilege and responsibility and education to be a power-

ing on my children in all their sports/activities.

ful tool for individual and societal growth.

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

What are your hobbies? Art, reading, roller skating,

you would like to share? Went back to school to get

traveling and listening to music.

teaching degree in 2006, graduated in 2009 and will

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

have an additional Masters Degree this year. I also have

you would like to share? I have an 8 year old son, one

5 children ranging in ages from 2 to 15 (4 boys and 1

dog, one fat cat and a beta fish. I have lived in a differ-

girl).

ent country before. Green is my favorite color. Red shoes and flowers make me happy and I like to dance!

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Mrs. Katie Federico

Mrs. Jessica Falkenhagen

School Teaching At: Hillside Elementary

School Teaching At: Eagle Rock Elementary

Grade Teaching: Kindergarten

Grade Teaching: 5th Grade

Subject Teaching:

Subject Teaching:

How long have you been teaching? 8 years

How long have you been teaching? 12 years

Where are you from? Eagle Point, OR

Where are you from? Grayson, GA

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

into the field of teaching? My love of children and their

into the field of teaching? I’ve always wanted to be a

passion to learn!

teacher. I truly believe that I was born with the passion

What are your hobbies? OSU Beaver football games.

and desire to educate and help students grow to their

Watching my own children play sports. Camping and

full potential. It’s definitely a calling for me! I love see-

hanging out with family.

ing the “light bulbs go off”; watching as students grasp

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

concepts, work hard, become motivated and accomplish

you would like to share? We had a Medford Rogue

goals they set.

Baseball Player live with us this summer.

What are your hobbies? Spending time with my family, crafting, blogging, sports and enjoying the outdoors. Are there any other interesting facts about you that you would like to share?

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Mrs. Sally Harden

Mrs. Tiffany Hyden

School Teaching At: Eagle Rock Elementary

School Teaching At: White Mountain Middle School

Grade Teaching: 3rd Grade

Grade Teaching: Instructional Coach

Subject Teaching:

Subject Teaching:

How long have you been teaching? This is my 22nd

How long have you been teaching? 8 years at Bea-

year.

verton School District.

Where are you from? I grew up in southern Arizona and

Where are you from? Beaverton, Oregon. Originally

taught there for four years before moving to Ontario, Or-

from Rogue Valley

egon. I taught there for 17 years and decided to move to

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

the other side of the state.

into the field of teaching? I had very inspirational

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

teachers growing up and I wanted to be able to make

into the field of teaching? Even though I had many

the same difference.

great teachers while growing up, my 4th grade teacher

What are your hobbies? Spending time with family,

was the best. She was energetic, patient, smart and

anything outdoors.

made learning fun. I wanted to be just like her.

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

What are your hobbies? I enjoy reading, cooking, trav-

you would like to share?

eling, walking, swimming and other water sports. Are there any other interesting facts about you that you would like to share?

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Mrs. Julia Cardwell

Rachaell Hilyer

School Teaching At: White Mountain Middle School

School Teaching At: White Mountain Middle School

Grade Teaching: 7th Grade

Grade Teaching: 6th and 8th Grade

Subject Teaching: Math

Subject Teaching: Language Arts

How long have you been teaching? 6 years

How long have you been teaching? 2nd year

Where are you from? Portland/Medford Oregon

Where are you from? East Coast, Oregon, Hawaii for

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

my undergrad.

into the field of teaching? I love working with numbers

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

and always enjoyed tutoring students and peers in math

into the field of teaching? Life-long learning, motivat-

as I went through college.

ing others, being able to pretend I know something. :)

What are your hobbies? I am most often found playing

What are your hobbies? I LOVE the outdoors;

at the park with my family. We love riding bikes and go-

kayaking, backpacking, mountain climbing, trail running,

ing to the library. Listening to and playing music - my

etc., poetry, writing and cuddling with my dog.

husband, John, is teaching me to play bass while he

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

plays guitar. I also love to bake.

you would like to share? I have lived in Australia and

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

New Zealand. I als have a 100lb white shepherd mix.

you would like to share? I grew up in Medford, but have spent the last 7 years in Portland. We are excited to be back in the Rogue Valley!

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Mr. Daniel Akita

Mr. Josh Leedy

School Teaching At: White Mountain Middle School

School Teaching At: Eagle Point Middle School

Grade Teaching: 8th

Grade Teaching: 6-8th Grade

Subject Teaching: Math

Subject Teaching: PE Health

How long have you been teaching? This will be my 7th

How long have you been teaching? 9 years

year.

Where are you from? Merlin, OR

Where are you from? I am originally from The Dalles,

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

Oregon but my wife and I just moved here from New

into the field of teaching? The desire to travel initially

York City.

- then felt a connection with kids.

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

What are your hobbies? Scuba, photography and be-

into the field of teaching? I had a love for working with

ing outdoors.

kids starting back in middle school and that paired with

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

the enjoyment of watching students grow up and suc-

you would like to share?

ceed led to me teaching. What are your hobbies? I enjoy cooking, hiking, tennis and martial arts. Are there any other interesting facts about you that you would like to share? I have been trying to learn piano for years but can’t figure it out and I am considering another instrument. I used to fight wildfires for the forest service.

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Ms. Emily Warnke-Crary

Ms. Cindy Rutherford

School Teaching At: Eagle Point Middle School

School Teaching At: Eagle Point Middle School

Grade Teaching: 8th Grade

Grade Teaching: 6, 7, 8th Grade

Subject Teaching: Social Studies & Language Arts

Subject Teaching: Health & PE

How long have you been teaching? This is my first

How long have you been teaching? This will be my

year, I student taught last year.

2nd year.

Where are you from? Originally grew up in Anchorage,

Where are you from? Right here in the Rogue Valley, I

AK but have lived in Oregon for the past 6 years be-

graduated from Phoenix High School.

tween Ashland and Eugene.

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

into the field of teaching? I was the goofy kid who nev-

into the field of teaching? I grew up in the house of a

er quite fit in. In High School, I had a teacher who made

teacher and have always thought the field looked entic-

me feel important. I strive to make my students feel the

ing. I love the opportunity to work with students and im-

same way.

pact their lives.

What are your hobbies? I love anything outdoors. I

What are your hobbies? I coach girls soccer and have

especially love camping, fishing, hunting and dirt bike/

played for years. I love most sports and outdoor activi-

quad riding.

ties too! Anything that lets me be creative is great too.

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

you would like to share? I was never coordinated

you would like to share?

enough to play any sports when I was in school.

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Mrs. Anastasia Leigh Apgar (Ana)

Mr. Jukka Boyd

School Teaching At: Middle & High School

School Teaching At: Eagle Point, High School

Grade Teaching: 6th - 12th Grades

Grade Teaching: 9-12th

Subject Teaching: Choir

Subject Teaching: Spanish

How long have you been teaching? 3 years

How long have you been teaching? This will be my

Where are you from? Allen County - Scottsville, Ken-

first year.

tucky

Where are you from? I grew up in Jacksonville, OR

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

into the field of teaching? The music educators in my

into the field of teaching? I have always enjoyed learn-

life inspired me to become a teacher. I love being a pos-

ing and being in school. I am always discovering new

itive influence on young minds through teaching music.

interests. I really want to help students discover their

What are your hobbies? Well you guessed it, I love

interests.

music and everything about music. I am a huge fan of

What are your hobbies? I enjoy listening to music and

the outdoors and a Reds fan by default.

playing guitar. I also enjoy basketball and soccer.

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

you would like to share? I like spicy food!

you would like to share? I speak Finnish, English and Spanish. I was born in Finland and I spent 9 months in the Finnish Military.

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Mr. Tyler Lynn

Mr. Nicholas Plato

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

Grade Teaching: 9th - 12th Grade

Grade Teaching: 9-12th Grade

Subject Teaching: Spanish/ELL

Subject Teaching: Social Studies

How long have you been teaching? 9 years

How long have you been teaching? 12 years

Where are you from? Oregon

Where are you from? Born in Lakeview, coming from

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

Salem.

into the field of teaching? Great kids, watching them

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

grow.

into the field of teaching? Love of learning and dis-

What are your hobbies? Music, guitar, mandolin, tennis

cussing great ideas with young men and women.

(any players here?) gardening, and hiking.

What are your hobbies? Reading, philosophizing, play-

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

ing board games with friends and sports.

you would like to share? 3 kids - I love them!

Are there any other interesting facts about you that you would like to share? My favorite books are LOTR and Dante’s Divine Comedy.

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Kyle (K.C.) Rumrey

Ms. Hannah Vowell

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

Grade Teaching: 9-12th Grade

Grade Teaching: 9-12th Grade

Subject Teaching: Social Studies

Subject Teaching: Science 1, Oceanography

How long have you been teaching? This will be my 4th

How long have you been teaching? This is my 3rd

year teaching high school.

year!

Where are you from? Medford, Oregon

Where are you from? Keizer, Oregon

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

into the field of teaching? My dad taught for over 30

into the field of teaching? I’ve simply always wanted to

years. My sister has also taught for 18 years. It’s in the

be a teacher. I played “teacher” when I was a kid, vol-

family. I love teaching, helping and challenging young

unteered and worked as a tutor throughout my school

students.

career and finally, studied to be a teacher. I love work-

What are your hobbies? I love coaching volleyball, hik-

ing with kids! (Do high schoolers get offended if I call

ing, fishing, and many other outdoor recreation activities.

them kids?)

I am also passionate about traveling and discovering

What are your hobbies? I really enjoy hiking, kayaking,

new places.

writing and singing.

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

you would like to share?

you would like to share? I am working (very slowly), at starting a photography business on the side. I am making blank greeting cards that have my pictures on the front of them!

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Mr. Sean O’Neil

Ms. Sunshine Perry

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

Grade Teaching: Freshman/Sophomore

Grade Teaching: 9-12th Grade

Subject Teaching: Math

Subject Teaching: Mathematics

How long have you been teaching? 2 years

How long have you been teaching? I am a first year

Where are you from? Earth? Most of it anyway. Never lived in one place for more than a year before moving to Alaska to be with the wonderful woman who

teacher.

was silly enough to marry me. So I guess I’m from Alaska. However, I’ve lived in

Where are you from? Rogue River, OR

many states from New York to Florida, South Carolina to California, Los Angeles

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

to Juneau, Alaska. I’ve also lived in Japan and have visited more countries that I care to remember but mostly in the Southeast Asia area (Thailand, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, etc.)

into the field of teaching? People have been coming to me for help with their math work since middle school. I

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go into the field of teach-

truly enjoy the subject. In high school, I helped a friend

ing? I’ve always been teaching. In Middle/High school I was always tutoring folks

earn her first “A” in math and really enjoyed the excite-

on various subjects and helping out some of the folks who needed their grades to

ment and pride she displayed with her success. It was

be high enough to stay on the various sports teams. When I went into the Navy,

really that moment that led me towards the field of

same thing happened, only it was for qualifications and the advancement tests. When I got into college for my undergrad, I was again tutoring for math and phys-

teaching.

ics and that’s when I finally decided that teaching was what I was meant to do,

What are your hobbies? Reading, piano (though I am

what I do naturally, and why not do what I love for a living?

not a fantastic player by any definition), snowboarding,

What are your hobbies? Besides teaching? I love e-sports, mainly League of

swimming, recreational tennis and disc golfing.

Legends and Starcraft II. I’m also a baseball fanatic and love the Seattle Mari-

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

ners...even if they’ve never been to the World Series. I’m also an intermediate classical guitar player, mediocre chess player and love to look up things about astrophysics. Are there any other interesting facts about you that you would like to share? I love to learn. I know our job is to make folks into life-long learners and apparently that’s what I am. I’m always looking to learn more, to find more tools, more effective techniques in everything I do from e-sports to teaching. I love it when it rains. My one big weakness is that I’m a bit dyslexic and can’t spell to save my life, so expect to see many spelling errors on anything I turn in that didn’t have spell checker to help me out.

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you would like to share?

Mr. Steve VanErt

Ms. Jennifer Mason

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

Grade Teaching: 9-12th Grade

Grade Teaching: 10 & 12th Grade

Subject Teaching: Biology

Subject Teaching: ELA

How long have you been teaching? 7 years

How long have you been teaching? 18 years

Where are you from? Weed HS 1 year, Dunsmuir 6

Where are you from? Lee’s Summit, MO

years, 2 years Admin at Yreka HS.

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

into the field of teaching? Ms. Foster, my senior Eng-

into the field of teaching? Having experienced great

lish teacher, motivated me to become a teacher. She

and horrible teachers. Desire to give hope.

was the meanest lady I’ve ever known and I was suc-

What are your hobbies? Golf, hiking, fishing, diving,

cessful in her class just to spite her. I realized then that

climbing, hunting, writing, acting and mobile apps.

if I could learn from a teacher who hated teaching then

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

students could learn even more from someone who ac-

you would like to share? Ha-ha, well, not sure where to

tually enjoyed the profession.

start! I’ve been blessed with a wonderful, exciting life. I

What are your hobbies? I’m a pathological picture tak-

have held a beating heart in my hand as well as a dying

er, which also has lead to my other hobbies as well. I

soldier home on leave. I have a wonderful family, great

love to travel around the world, read and just recently

kids, a granddaughter and have scars from head to toes.

have started training for a half-marathon.

I have worked in at least 10 different fields and have met

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

a lot of great (and not so great) people. I can’t wait to

you would like to share? When I moved here from

learn from all of my peers.

Missouri a few weeks ago, I knew not one person.

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Ms. Britt Humphrey

Mrs. Carol Bailey

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

Grade Teaching:

Grade Teaching: 9-12th Grade

Subject Teaching: Counselor

Subject Teaching: Library Media

How long have you been teaching? I’ve been in the field of coun-

How long have you been teaching? I started teaching

seling since 1995. Where are you from? I grew up and spent much of my adult live in

12 years ago, but I worked part time and took several

Alaska both Anchorage and Seldovia. I’ve also lived in Minnesota,

years off when my children were little, so my official total

Montana and Idaho.

is 13 lucky years.

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go into the

Where are you from? Southern California.

field of teaching? I became a school counselor after working in the

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

field of counseling in various other settings including hospitals, clinics, mental health centers, residential treatment centers, etc. I

into the field of teaching? I love school and want kids

love working in schools. I like being proactive and helping students

to love it too. I am especially motivated by the power of

achieve their goals.

reading and books to expand educational horizons and I

What are your hobbies? Running, hiking, backpacking, mixed

work hard to be a reading advocate by connecting read-

media painting, cooking and gardening. I also love to travel and

ers with the right books.

listen to music.

What are your hobbies? I enjoy hiking, exploring Ore-

Are there any other interesting facts about you that you would like to share? I always tell people because….they always want to

gon and the National Parks with my family and curling

know! I’m older than I look. :-). Other random facts: I have two

up with a good book.

kids. My son is a sophomore in high school and my daughter is a

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

freshman at SOU. By the time I was eighteen I moved 21 times.

you would like to share? I moved here this summer

I’m not ashamed to admit my love for McDonald’s french fries. I’m a

with my husband, 2 teenagers and an Australian Shep-

fanatic cheerleader at cross country and track events. After reading

herd puppy named Roo.

“Hank the Cowdog” I was inspired to get a puppy. I love to hang laundry on a clothesline, and I wept the first time I saw Crater Lake. The idea that something so beautiful could come from something so destructive inspires me.

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Mr. Travis Tocher

Mr. Aaron Seifer

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

Grade Teaching: 9, 10, 12th Grade

Grade Teaching: 9th - 10th Grade mostly

Subject Teaching: Social Studies & Eagle Success

Subject Teaching: Social Studies

How long have you been teaching? 2 years subbing,

How long have you been teaching? This is my first year teaching.

this is my first year of full time.

Where are you from? Portland, OR

Where are you from? Grants Pass, OR

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go into

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

the field of teaching? I used to run my own business and

into the field of teaching? My senior year in high

employed 7-10 high school and college age workers. I

school I took Holocaust Studies. My teacher was the

loved spending time “pouring into” their lives as we worked

best I’ve ever had and inspired me to teach.

side by side and combining my interest in social studies and

What are your hobbies? Football, rafting, reading,

mentoring young people propelled me to pursue a “second

spending time with my wife and our dog.

career” as a high school teacher.

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

What are your hobbies? I enjoy spending time with my

you would like to share? I am a white water river guide

wife and three young daughters. We like to garden and

during the summer.

spend time outdoors as well as go to local sporting events. I’m not afraid to admit that I still enjoy reading real, tangible books (not eBooks!) and I’m also an out of the closet fullfledged Duck Dynasty Fan. Are there any other interesting facts about you that you would like to share? I once spent an entire day dressed as Tony the Tiger as an intern for the Portland Beavers baseball team. (Funny side note is that my future wife was also an intern that summer - - and she was dressed as the WB network’s Frog mascot that day!)

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Mrs. Laura Lockwood

Mr. Franklin Dunwoody

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

Grade Teaching: 9-12th Grade

Grade Teaching: 9-12th Grade

Subject Teaching: Special Education

Subject Teaching: Theater/Language Arts

How long have you been teaching? 5 years

How long have you been teaching? First year

Where are you from? San Diego, CA

Where are you from? Beaverton, OR

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

into the field of teaching? My desire to motivate and

into the field of teaching? Recognition of my calling.

empower individuals to improve their lives and achieve

What are your hobbies? Backpacking, jujitsu and thea-

goals through education.

ter

What are your hobbies? I enjoy hiking, camping and

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

boating. I prefer to spend my free time doing outdoor

you would like to share?

sports/activities. Are there any other interesting facts about you that you would like to share? I have a 4 year old dog named Buddy who I adore.

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Ms. Stacy Szeto

Mr. Kellen Hobie

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

Grade Teaching:

Grade Teaching: 9-12th Grade

Subject Teaching: Math

Subject Teaching: PE/Health

How long have you been teaching? First Year

How long have you been teaching? 2 years

Where are you from? Roseville, CA

Where are you from? Eugene, OR

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

into the field of teaching? I wanted to help students

into the field of teaching? I have been coaching for 6

and also share the joys and various applications of math.

years and liked working and teaching the kids. I have

What are your hobbies? I coach soccer, fish and enjoy

wanted to be a teacher since I was in high school.

camping.

What are your hobbies? Coaching baseball, fishing,

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

camping.

you would like to share? I have two dogs and am get-

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

ting married next June!

you would like to share?

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Mr. Seth Womack

Mr. Jordan Wine

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

Grade Teaching: 9-12th Grade

Grade Teaching: 9-12th Grade

Subject Teaching: Physical Education

Subject Teaching: Integrated Science and Physics

How long have you been teaching? 7 years

How long have you been teaching? First year

Where are you from? Grew up and went to high

Where are you from? Talent, OR

school in Vandalia, Illinois.

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

into the field of teaching? Mission work in India.

into the field of teaching? Former teachers and

What are your hobbies? Playing music (piano, bass

coaches.

guitar), basketball and backpacking.

What are your hobbies? Spending time with family

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

and snowboarding.

you would like to share? I am happily married with

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

three beautiful daughters.

you would like to share? I’m pretty boring actually.

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Mr. Tony Hobert Jr.

Mr. Jacob Apgar

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

Grade Teaching: 9 &12th Grade

Grade Teaching: 9-12th Grade

Subject Teaching: Senior Seminar, Health

Subject Teaching: Language Arts

How long have you been teaching? This is my sec-

How long have you been teaching? 5 years

ond year.

Where are you from? I am from Northern Kentucky, I

Where are you from? Kentucky

grew up 10 miles from Cincinnati.

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

into the field of teaching? The reasons are many and

into the field of teaching? I like knowing that my ca-

various, but the two figures who inspired me the most in

reer influences the lives of young people. In my opin-

this regard were Socrates, who I admire as an educator

ion, teaching is a great profession because you get the

more than a philosopher and Mrs. Lillie Botts, a teacher

satisfaction of seeing your students grow and mature

I had (in one capacity or another) from 5th grade to

into positive productive young adults.

12th grade.

What are your hobbies? I am a huge sports fan.

What are your hobbies? Writing, reading, traveling,

Growing up next to Cincinnati I have had an opportunity

watching movies, weightlifting, hiking, rugby, basketball,

to watch many Reds games and baseball has always

football, ultimate Frisbee, MMA, boxing, track and field

been a huge part of my life. I have recently taken up fly

and playing chess.

-fishing and hunting. I also enjoy hanging out with my

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

dog “Jake”.

you would like to share? I love movie quotes almost

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

as much as I love subtle puns, which means I go

you would like to share? I enjoy running and my next

around all day cracking up absolutely no one. Serious-

personal goal is running a full marathon in Oregon.

ly.

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Ms. Amy Lemke

Ms. Amy Woods

School Teaching At: D9 Online

School Teaching At: D9 Online

Grade Teaching:

Grade Teaching: 9-12th Grade

Subject Teaching: Multiple Subjects

Subject Teaching: Language Arts

How long have you been teaching? This is my first

How long have you been teaching? This is my first

year.

official year of teaching, but I was a substitute for the

Where are you from? Medford, OR

past two years.

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

Where are you from? I’m originally from Crescent City,

into the field of teaching? Love of students, promot-

CA, but I’ve lived in the Rogue Valley for the past 9

ing my belief that all students are entitled to fair, equal

years.

and quality education. I will do anything to fulfill this

What encouraged motivated or prompted you to go

belief for my students.

into the field of teaching? I’ve always had a passion

What are your hobbies? Shopping, camping, hiking

for helping people and a love of reading and writing.

and being with friends and family.

Teaching seemed like the natural thing to do and the

Are there any other interesting facts about you that

perfect platform for making a difference in students’

you would like to share? Miss Josephine County

lives.

2008; Miss Marion Polk 2009; Graduate W.O.U. 2013;

What are your hobbies? Playing my guitar and sing-

Ballet and Jazz dancer 16 years; South Medford gradu-

ing, hiking, playing volleyball and creative writing (I love

ate 2008.

poetry!). Are there any other interesting facts about you that you would like to share?

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Diane Kinney

Mr. Matt York

School Teaching At: D9 Online

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

Grade Teaching:

Grade Teaching: 9-12th Grade

Subject Teaching: Math

Subject Teaching: Physical Education

Mr. Tomas Reed

Mr. Doug Hanson

School Teaching At: Mountain View Elementary

School Teaching At: Eagle Point High School

Grade Teaching: 5th Grade Teacher

Grade Teaching: 9-12th Grade Subject Teaching: Science

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Ms. Karina Chavez Rizo is our newest administrator! Ms. Rizo is now the principal of Mountain View Elementary School. For the past ten years she has been working at Jackson Elementary School in Medford Oregon as a classroom teacher. In addition to her classroom duties, Ms. Rizo has been the summer school migrant education coordinator for the Medford School District, and in her spare time she has been the “acting principal” for Jackson Elementary when the principal was not available. Ms. Rizo brings many strengths to our team, and we are very excited about her plans for Mountain View Elementary! Her experiences as a bi-lingual, bicultural native Spanish speaker are going to be an incredible asset to the Mountain View community. Welcome aboard! Mrs. Kennia Munroe is now the principal of our district’s “Model School,” Shady Cove! Mrs. Munroe has been serving as the instructional coach at Shady Cove, and the staff at Shady Cove helped select her as their next leader. Prior to being selected as principal, Mrs. Munroe served the Shady Cove School community for 23 years. An incredible instructional leader, Mrs. Munroe’s strengths include literacy instruction, engagement strategies, system-wide improvement, and differentiation for students at all ability levels. Her continued leadership at Shady Cove School will be asset to the children, families, and staff of the Upper Rogue.

Mrs. Jennifer Whitehead gets the award for most miles traveled during 2013 to arrive as a new administrator in JCSD9. Mrs. Whitehead most recently was a building principal in New Zealand, and she is now the new principal at Hillside Elementary School. She has an extensive career in education which includes 16 years as a teacher at the elementary level and collegiate level. In addition to her time as a classroom teacher, Ms. Whitehead has served as an administrator for 7 years in New Mexico and New Zealand. Mrs. Whitehead has already begun her work at Hillside Elementary and we look forward to watching her build new relationships with the staff, parents, and community here in JCSD9.

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We also have a new assistant principal at Eagle Point High School. Ms. Valerie Cordle has been named as the newest assistant principal in our district. Ms. Cordle has been an elementary teacher at Mountain View Elementary, and she also served as principal of Mountain View Elementary for most of the 2012/2013 school year. Ms. Cordle has also been an instructional coach in our district for the past few years and she has helped Mountain View show great improvement during the past five years! Ms. Cordle is excited about beginning her administrative career at EPHS, and we look forward to watching her work with the administrative team at the high school. Mr. Paul Cataldo is the new principal at Eagle Point High School. Mr. Cataldo began his career at Eagle Point High School about 30 years ago! He was a teacher and counselor and could often be seen jogging through the streets and hills of Eagle Point. It seems only fitting that Mr. Cataldo is back where he started, and we are looking forward to his leadership for EPHS. Mr. Cataldo has been an administrator for many years working as an assistant principal at McLoughlin Middle School, an assistant principal at South Medford High School, the principal of Hedrick Middle School, and most recently as the principal at White Mountain Middle School. Mr. Cataldo has done fantastic work at White Mountain Middle School and he is going to be missed, but he has already begun to bring his positive leadership style to Eagle Point High School. ALL students in Jackson County School District 9 will benefit from Mr. Cataldo’s leadership at EPHS! Go Eagles! Mr. Tim Rupp is the new principal at White Mountain Middle School. Mr. Rupp was the assistant principal at EPHS for four years and served as principal of EPHS for one year. During Mr. Rupp’s tenure at EPHS the school earned their first “OUTSTANDING” rating from the Oregon Department of Education. Additionally, academic improvement was seen in all student subgroups. Mr. Rupp is excited about bringing this type of academic achievement and focus to White Mountain Middle School.

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FUTURE JCSD9 STUDENTS:

Jett Wayne Snider born June 22, 2013 to Cari Snider

Damon James Marinucci Born September 5, 2013 at 11:24am 6lbs 7oz 19 inches long Born to James & Heather Marinucci

Eliana Lourdes Ortega born 9/24/13 in at 9:39 am. 7 lbs 13 oz. Born to Mr. & Mrs. Phil Ortega

Bison BlueRiver born 8/18/13 to Leah Dean, Special Services Secretary

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FUTURE JCSD9 STUDENTS (cont.):

Lucia Denali was born May 25th Mickey Schauffler’s Granddaughter

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Charlotte Rose born 7/29/13 to Angela Johnston, MAPS teacher at WMMS

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Doug Robertson, 3rd Grade Teacher at White City Elementary, has written a book and it's called He's the Weird Teacher and it's available on amazon for Kindle or in paperback and in the Nook store. Mr. Robertson will also be doing a reading and signing for the book, at Bloomsbury Books in Ashland on November 11 at 7pm Welcome to our new team members at WCE: Deb Kenton - thanks Shady Cove for sharing Deb with us Doug Robertson - thanks to Doug for saying Aloha to Hawaii and hello to the mainland Renee Hefley - thanks to Hillside for sharing Renee with us Jennifer Mohatt - thanks to Jennifer for welcoming our Kinder students to school and preparing them for first grade Nicole Bryner - thanks again to Shady Cove for sharing Nicole with us Nicolle Barnes - thanks to Nicolle for making the switch from private business to public schools - and for bringing her expertise with her We are fortunate to have these experienced team members joining us, bringing their fresh ideas and new approaches to teaching and learning!

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Theresa (Teri) Leslie Schauffler, 55, of Eagle Point, Ore. passed away Monday, June 10, 2013 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 17, 1958 in San Francisco, Calif. to Huguette Gabriele Pratoussy and Royal Paul Smith, the middle child of three daughters. Teri married Jacob Craig Schauffler March 11, 1978. They had four children, Jacob, Travis, Lucas, and Carissa. She stayed at home when her children were young and then began working for the Eagle Point School District, where she remained for 21 years. Her passion in life was spending time with her family. She also enjoyed camping, painting, crocheting, crafting, and shopping. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Craig Schauffler; along with their four children and spouses, Jacob and Natoshua, Travis and Michelle, Lucas and Sarah, and Carissa and Victor, all of Eagle Point, Ore.; 10 grandchildren, Ashley, Makayla, Avery, Lauren, Austin, Makynlee, Alyssa, Blakely, Mia, and Ainsley Schauffler; her mother, Huguette Pratoussy of the San Francisco Bay Area; her sisters, Diane Green-Marci and Judy (Mickey) Schauffler; her mother and father-in-law Jacob and Jimmye Schauffler, and many other loving nieces, nephews, and relatives. Theresa (Teri) Leslie Schauffler, 55, of Eagle Point, Ore. passed away Monday, June 10, 2013 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 17, 1958 in San Francisco, Calif. to Huguette Gabriele Pratoussy and Royal Paul Smith, the middle child of three daughters. Teri married Jacob Craig Schauffler March 11, 1978. They had four children, Jacob, Travis, Lucas, and Carissa. She stayed at home when her children were young and then began working for the Eagle Point School District, where she remained for 21 years. Her passion in life was spending time with her family. She also enjoyed camping, painting, crocheting, crafting, and shopping. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Craig Schauffler; along with their four children and spouses, Jacob and Natoshua, Travis and Michelle, Lucas and Sarah, and Carissa and Victor, all of Eagle Point, Ore.; 10 grandchildren, Ashley, Makayla, Avery, Lauren, Austin, Makynlee, Alyssa, Blakely, Mia, and Ainsley Schauffler; her mother, Huguette Pratoussy of the San Francisco Bay Area; her sisters, Diane Green-Marci and Judy (Mickey) Schauffler; her mother and father-in-law Jacob and Jimmye Schauffler, and many other loving nieces, nephews, and relatives.

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Governing Board Meetings are the second Wednesday of every PO Box 548, 11 N. Royal Eagle Point, OR 97524

month in the District Office, Board Room. Public sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. All are encouraged to attend. DATES:

(541) 830-1200 Fax (541) 830-6550 www.eaglepnt.k12.or.us

Quarterly Quote “Knowledge will bring you the opportunity to make a difference.”

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