The Founder: Vanessa Hughes, M.A.T.
MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY. My primary goal is to teach individuals how to think critically, how to evaluate their world, and how to empower their own ideas with a strong, compassionate voice. Students can expect me to provide a safe, respectful and authentic learning environment free from prejudice of any kind. In return, I expect my students to take risks, work hard, have fun, and understand that education comes with a responsibility – a responsibility to their local and global communities.
I have sixteen years of classroom teaching experience in the humanities and media arts with specific training in the International Baccalaureate subjects of English Literature HL, Theory of Knowledge, and Extended Essays. I teach all levels of English [9-12], photography, video production, and media literacy.
Qualifications and Certifications
Master of Arts in Teaching: Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Ed, 2005
Highly Qualified Licensed Teacher: Oregon
Certified: International Baccalaureate Org.; Professional Learning Communities; C.T.E. state of Oregon: Media Arts; AVID
I have sixteen years of classroom teaching experience in the humanities and media arts with specific training in the International Baccalaureate subjects of English Literature HL, Theory of Knowledge, and Extended Essays. I teach all levels of English [9-12], photography, video production, and media literacy.
Qualifications and Certifications
Master of Arts in Teaching: Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Ed, 2005
Highly Qualified Licensed Teacher: Oregon
Certified: International Baccalaureate Org.; Professional Learning Communities; C.T.E. state of Oregon: Media Arts; AVID
Paula Creamer, D.M.A.
MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY. I believe that competence in math and the physical sciences is an important goal for all in order to understand our world and be an informed citizen in it. In teaching math, I understand that not everyone wants to be a "rocket scientist," but no matter one's life interests, we are better at coping with our world if we understand science and numbers. In the world of music, a broad exposure to all kinds of sounds helps us develop a well-informed aesthetic for choosing what we listen to and perform. Daily practice in music develops personal discipline and has been proven to improve ways of thinking in other subjects.
With 40 years of classroom teaching, Paula brings expertise in all levels of math, chemistry, physics, integrated science, music, and French. In addition, she is a teacher of music theory, choirs and orchestra, and plays the piano, cello and guitar. Her instruction has been at the middle, high school, and undergraduate college levels at private and public institutions.
With 40 years of classroom teaching, Paula brings expertise in all levels of math, chemistry, physics, integrated science, music, and French. In addition, she is a teacher of music theory, choirs and orchestra, and plays the piano, cello and guitar. Her instruction has been at the middle, high school, and undergraduate college levels at private and public institutions.
Maria Carlsen, B.Sc. Education
My goal as an educator is to provide students with the skills and motivation to be independent thinkers, readers, writers, and lifelong learners. Student choice is extremely valuable to me and at the heart of my teaching practice.
I am a recent college graduate with a degree in Secondary English Education. While earning my degree in Texas, I taught at both the middle and high school levels with experience in AP English Language and Composition. In 2017, I worked as a tutor in an alternative to juvenile justice program providing one-on-one instruction in reading and writing.
Most recently, I refined my Spanish language skills while teaching at the Aldebraran Secondary School in Madrid, Spain.
I spent every summer of my High School and early college years being a counselor at Camp Namanu in Sandy, OR where I mastered the art of creative programming with all ages.
I am confident that I make learning relatable as well as interesting, and I absolutely love what I get to do!
I am a recent college graduate with a degree in Secondary English Education. While earning my degree in Texas, I taught at both the middle and high school levels with experience in AP English Language and Composition. In 2017, I worked as a tutor in an alternative to juvenile justice program providing one-on-one instruction in reading and writing.
Most recently, I refined my Spanish language skills while teaching at the Aldebraran Secondary School in Madrid, Spain.
I spent every summer of my High School and early college years being a counselor at Camp Namanu in Sandy, OR where I mastered the art of creative programming with all ages.
I am confident that I make learning relatable as well as interesting, and I absolutely love what I get to do!