Primary Teachers
Lindsey Story
Kindergarten Teacher
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Classes
KindergartenEducation
BS- Social Sciences from Portland State University MED- Early Childhood/Elementary Education from Portland State UniversityExperience
My teaching journey began in 2006. My first few assignments were in third grade and first grade before settling into Kindergarten where I’ve spent the majority of my career. I have taught in both private and public schools in the Beaverton and Hillsboro area. Forest Hills is my first opportunity to teach in a setting where I can share my faith and teach about the love of Jesus. I am so blessed to be here.Passions/Interests
I enjoy spending time with my husband, son and daughter. We love to be outside hiking, biking, swimming and playing. Summer is our favorite time of year because there are so many adventures here in Oregon where I’ve grown up. In my spare time I like to organize, exercise or have coffee with friends.
Joy Gehlen
1st Grade Teacher
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1st GradeEducation
BA in Education from Pacific Lutheran UniversityExperience
I taught first grade in Spanaway, WA for three years before coming to Oregon. I then continued to teach first grade in both the Hillsboro and Tigard-Tualatin school districts. In 2004 I came to FHLCS and co-taught kindergarten half-time for two years before moving into the first grade position I am in currently. My personal educational journey also includes earning an endorsement in Reading instruction from PLU and completing the Colloquy program at Concordia University, Portland.Passions/Interests
Teaching first grade is my passion. I love the energy and excitement that young learners create. Being part of the early stages of development is rewarding and being able to witness the electricity of so many “light bulb moments” is something very special. I feel so blessed that I teach in a place where I can share God’s love with my students, share my faith with my colleagues, and pray with my class. I love to spend time with my family, travel, write, read, draw, and visit book stores!
Sarah Hoffman
2nd Grade Teacher
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2nd GradeEducation
BA in Education from Concordia Portland, and an MA in Curriculum & Instruction Lesley University.Experience
Taught in Alaska before moving to Oregon. I have taught traditional 1st and 2nd grades at FHLCS as well as a Primary Multiage.Passions/Interests
I like to read, walk, travel and spend time with family and friends. I feel extremely blessed to be able to teach in a Christian school where I can share the love of Jesus with students and families.Intermediate Teachers
Paula Freeman
3rd Grade Teacher
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Classes
3rd GradeEducation
BA Concordia University, Chicago;Experience
I taught at Calvary Lutheran School in San Leandro, CA right out of college. The past 5 years I have substitute taught for Forest Hills and area public schools.Passions/Interests
I enjoy spending time watching my 3 daughters enjoy all of their activities. Additionally, we enjoy our yearly adventure to Iowa to visit my family. We try to find new sights to stop at along the way. I also love to spend time at the Oregon coast. I always feel at peace and restored after spending time talking with God there.
Tamara Spycher
4th Grade Teacher
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Classes
4th GradeEducation
Masters of Arts in Teaching, specialized in Elementary Education from Pacific University, Master of Science in Post Secondary Adult Continuing Education, Bachelor of Science in Social Studies.Experience
I have been a preschool associate teacher at Harvest Preschool, Student Leadership Electives teacher for 6, 7 and 8th grade for 3 years, Instructional Aide for Kindergarten, first and second grades at City View Charter School for two years and Substitute teacher for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.Passions/Interests
I am happily married to my best friend Johan. We have three children, two boys and one girl, they are 9th grade, 4th grade and 2nd grade. We love animals. We have six pets, two dogs, three cats, and a bunny. We also love to go out to our family cabin, hike, fish and have camp fires. We also love visiting the ocean and sledding at Mount Hood.
Daphne Erikson
5th Grade Teacher
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5th GradeEducation
BS in Liberal Studies and Early Childhood Education from Portland State University. Masters of Arts: Teaching from Pacific University.Experience
This will be my first year teaching 5th grade at Forest Hills. Last year I was a regular substitute teacher at Forest Hills. Prior to that I taught grades first through sixth for the Hillsboro School District.Passions/Interests
Teaching is a passion of mine and being able to teach at a Christian School in my own community is a huge blessing. Outside of teaching my time is spent with my family, friends, and our two German Shorthaired Pointers. My two children also attend Forest Hills, and it is a joy being able to be with them everyday. My family and I like to travel, spend time outdoors, camp, BBQ, and try new places to eat around Portland.Middle School Teachers
Ben Bauer
6th Grade Homeroom, Middle School Science, Christian Studies, Worship Team
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Classes
Middle School Science teacher, 6th Grade Homeroom, 6th Grade Christian Studies, Memory, and Social Studies, Middle School Praise TeamEducation
Mr. Bauer has a Master’s of Arts in Teaching from Concordia University in Portland (2012). He also attended Concordia Portland for his undergraduate degree in Christian Education and received his certification as a Director of Christian Education.Experience
Before teaching at Forest Hills, Mr. Bauer taught at Faith Bible in Beaverton for six years. Before teaching, Benjamin was the Youth Leader at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aloha, Oregon.Passions/Interests
Benjamin loves spending time with his family. They keep a family garden, enjoy spending time at the beach together, and have made a tradition of making Apple Cider in the fall.
Bonnie Moeller
7th Grade Homeroom Teacher, Middle School Language Arts and Literature
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Classes
7th Grade Homeroom & Christian Studies, Middle School Language Arts and Literature, DramaEducation
BS in Education from Concordia University in NebraskaExperience
I started teaching in 1991 - 1992 in Seattle at Amazing Grace Lutheran School in 5th & 6th grade. I served at Pilgrim Lutheran School as a 6th and 6th/7th Grade teacher from 1992 - 1994. I was given the opportunity to be a founding teacher here at Forest Hills Lutheran School starting as the 3rd & 4th Grade teacher moving to the 4th Grade from 1994 to 1999. After serving on the school board, teaching private piano lessons, and substituting for a number of years I returned to teaching at St. Paul's Lutheran School in 2014-2015 teaching 3rd - 5th grade. I then taught Middle School History, 7th grade Christian Studies, Drama, and Speech at Emmaus Christian School from 2015-2016. I returned to Forest Hills in 2016 teaching Middle School Language Arts, Literature, and 7th Grade Christian Studies.Passions/Interests
I have always enjoyed teaching. It is so rewarding leading and watching students discover new ideas and grasp new concepts. Watching them use the talents God gave them brings me great joy. Being a part of Forest Hills for so many years has been very rewarding. I feel so blessed having the opportunity to watch Forest Hills grow from its simple beginnings to a community richly blessed by God. My husband and I have three terrific children that keep us very busy. In my down time, I enjoy reading, playing the piano, and cooking. Throughout the year I enjoy gardening and traveling with my family, especially to my childhood home in Minnesota.
Julie Ryan
8th Grade Homeroom
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Classes
8th Grade, Middle School MathEducation
Master's of Ed in Instructional Design and Technology, American College of Education; B.S. National American University; Oregon teaching license K-12, highly qualified in math K-8.Experience
I taught 3rd grade at Forest Hills for 5 years. Prior to that I taught 3rd, 5th, and 7th Grade math for 8 years in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Beaverton, Oregon.Passions/Interests
I love being a part of a school community that is a family. My passion is helping kids reach their full potential especially at math! When I am not at school, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, and traveling. I have been to 42 out of the 50 states in our country. I am excited to visit the last eight soon. My husband and I have two grown kids who both live in Oregon as well."Specials" Teachers
Carla Beyer
Physical Education, Health (Grades 5-8), Athletic Director
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Classes
PreK-8th PE, 5th-8th Health, Athletic DirectorEducation
Master's in Public Health (MPH) in epidemiology from Yale University, BS in exercise physiology from University of ConnecticutExperience
I started volunteer teaching at Forest Hills when my daughter Jessi was in first grade in 2005. The following year I joined the staff as a PE teacher and athletic director. Since then, I have expanded the athletics programs and have added teaching health.Passions/Interests
I love anything that is related to sports and exercise. I spend my active times running (lots of running), kickboxing, and hiking. I also referee youth soccer and track and field. When I am not actively participating in sports and physical activities, i can be found watching sports, reading, or going to trivia night at a local sports bar.
Lana Pratt
Band
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Middle School BandEducation
I completed my bachelor's degree at Cedarville University in Music Education with a minor in Bible. I received my master's degree from Portland State University in music education with a certification in Kodaly music teaching methods.Experience
I started teaching music, band, choir and orchestra at Morrison Christian Academy in Taipei, Taiwan, and then moved to the Hillsboro School District. In Hillsboro I taught elementary music and middle school band for 16 years and was the director of elementary music and band for the district.Passions/Interests
I LOVE teaching students music and the Bible, and have developed my own curriculum. I love teaching these subjects a lot but I also enjoy studying the Bible and practicing and performing music on my own just as much. The flute is my main instrument, but I play just about every instrument. I have 6 kids and I love to go out in our electric canoe, go camping in our school bus, take road trips, and ride our family size electric bike.
Natalie Penner
Resources Specialist
Reading Endorsement
Math Supplement
Preschool & Kindergarten Teacher
K-6 Product Development Center Teacher
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Classes
Resource - Reading and Math InterventionEducation
M.S. Curriculum & InstructionReading Endorsement
Math Supplement
Experience
K-8 Resource Intervention TeacherPreschool & Kindergarten Teacher
K-6 Product Development Center Teacher
Passions/Interests
I enjoy traveling and spending time watching my kids play basketball and baseball.Administration
Kimberly Luna
Principal
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Education
M. Ed, Seattle Pacific University; BS in Education, Western Oregon UniversityExperience
Over 20 years of teaching experience beginning with teaching Kindergarten and Second Grade in Coos Bay, Oregon for seven years. After moving to Hillsboro School District in 2006, I taught Kindergarten at Eastwood Elementary before joining the Forest Hills staff in 2013. Prior to serving as Principal, I taught Kindergarten, Multiage 3,4,5 and the fifth grade during my time here at Forest Hills.Passions/Interests
I absolutely love serving at Forest Hills. It is my mission to instill a love of learning in all of our students. My greatest joy in life is being able to share my faith and love of Jesus to my students. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, running, traveling to anywhere Disney, watching football: especially the Titans, Chiefs, and my Ducks and of course laughing.
Angie Reese
Business Manager
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Education
BS in Business Administration - Finance from California State University, Long BeachExperience
I worked for NIKE in Accounts Payable and Morton Salt as Staff Accountant/Office Manager before having my four children. After taking a number of years off to raise my children, I joined Van Dyke Grain Elevators as Inventory Accountant/Quality Control Manager. I joined the team at Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School as Business Manager in 2016.Passions/Interests
All four of my children attended Forest Hills and it is a blessing to continue to be able to serve this close and caring community. In my spare time, I love being with my family, gardening, crafting, and learning about natural health.
Mary Kenton
Office Manager
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Classes
Office Manager/ School NurseEducation
BA in Nursing from Purdue CalumetExperience
I have worked in health care since I was 19. I was a Nursing Assistant in long term-care facilities prior to nursing school. As an RN I worked at St. Vincent's hospital and then 5 years in home health care. I took some years off to be at home with my family and am so excited to start a new adventure at Forest Hills! I feel like my years at home being the house manager and wrangler of small humans. That combined with my nursing experience put me in a good position to tackle this role.Passions/Interests
I love being with my family in whatever we are doing. We are an outdoors group and love to hike, camp, fish and all the outdoor activities this area has to offer. Alongside those things I love to read, do unnecessary DIY home projects and play with clay in my ceramic shed.
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