Happenings around School

Ruth Swartzendruber, a parent in our group who does photography, was kind enough to volunteer to take some pictures of our group. She spent a day with us, and although some of the classes were empty due to testing, you can still get an idea of what happens in class. Thanks Ruth for your willingness to help out!

Dana Morehead-- Dana teaches Sign Language to all grades & PE to K-7th. She combines fun with learning, and works to ensure each child is on the right track, even to the point of working one on one during lunch.

Jennifer Ewing--

Jennifer is with us through the AmeriCorp Program, and has been working with our Creative Writing beginners this year. She brings a lot to the classroom, and enjoys working with the kids. She makes a fun environment, and works hard to have them get their minds flowing.

Shawn Garrett--

Shawn works with our High School aged kids teaching Science, History, Creative Writing & PE. He also teaches our 4th-7th Grade Creative Writing Advanced Writers class.






Shawnna Richards--

Shawnna teaches Science and History to K-3 and 4th-7th Grades. We are currently studying Native Americans in History, and have not only learned, but made some of the foods they would have made, including Jerky & Indian Fry Bread. In Science, we are doing a microscopy study, where the kids have brought in many things from home and the yard to view, as well as we've grown cultures, and done some cheek scraping. We recently worked through the Human Body and even worked with pigs to see how our bodies worked. The classes are geared to be age appropriate, and while they learn the same things, it's on different levels.


















If you are in need of some photography...give Ruth a call at 541-466-0948, or e-mail her at benswartzendruber@hotmail.com . She does great work. Check it out HERE