INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Hi everyone! I'm McKenna, the Assistant Principal at Stellar Pines. With over 10 years of experience across K–12 education, I am passionate about creating engaging, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where every student has the opportunity to succeed. Currently living in Bend, Oregon, I enjoy taking advantage of the outdoors and exploring new places. In my free time, I love running, dancing, and traveling. I look forward to spending the school year with you!

K-5th TEACHER

I was born and raised in Grants Pass, Oregon, and went to Western Oregon University where I received my Bachelor of Science in Education. I have moved around Oregon quite a bit, but settled down in a small town called Drewsey, Oregon. I love living here because I’m in the middle of nowhere!

6-12 MATH TEACHER

I grew up in Bend, but moved to Portland for school and ended up in Salem. There, I graduated from Western Oregon University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Education and a concentration in mathematics. I have taught all over the Portland area, some in Washington. I am back in my hometown, Bend, OR with my two dogs. I am so excited to be a part of the Stellar family.

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

Born and raised in Salem, Oregon, I loved school and knew early on that I wanted to be a teacher. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in History from Linfield College, then a Master’s in Teaching from the University of Phoenix online. Now, I live with my husband and two boys. When we can, we travel, with a goal to visit every MLB park and as many zoos as possible for my boys - one is aiming for the big leagues, while the other wants to be a Zoologist in Australia. As for me, I hope to one day live in Europe or the UK!

FRENCH TEACHER

I was born in Doylestown, PA, and grew up in a nearby rural part of NJ. Later, I attended NYU and settled in Brooklyn after graduation. I bounced from Tucson, AZ, back in to Lehigh Valley, PA, before moving to Portland, OR, in 2012. After one semester abroad in Paris, I'm dying to make it back to Europe soon!

HEALTH & PHYS ED TEACHER

Originally from the Midwest, I grew up in a tiny agriculture setting before attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and then the UNL Teachers College to earn my credentials in Education. After moving to the Northwest, I attended Concordia, and then George Fox University whilst teaching K-12 subjects in ELA, Social Studies, Health, PhysEd, and more. Joining Stellar and the world of virtual teaching has been a long-time personal and professional goal to balance the efficacy, equity, and adaptability of today's education for all students and families.

6-12 ELA

Born in Portland and I never left the Pacific Northwest! I went to the Vancouver School of Art and lived in Seattle, before returning to Portland.

K-12 ACADEMIC COUNSELOR

Born and raised in the Willamette Valley, I attended the University of Oregon and received my Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Human Services. I stayed in Eugene to earn my Master’s in School Counseling from Bushnell University. Now, I live in Junction City with my beautiful family where we spend our days chasing bubbles, watching sports, and laughing until our cheeks hurt!

SPANISH AND ESL TEACHER

I was born and raised in Eatonville, Washington, and went to Eastern Washington University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Spanish and a minor in teaching English as a Second Language. I love living in the small town of Eatonville where life runs at a slower pace. I enjoy gardening and beekeeping and any opportunity to get outdoors.

LEARNING SPECIALIST

I grew up in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C., before heading to Appalachian State University in North Carolina. I began my teaching career as a high school history teacher before my love of the outdoors brought me to Bend, Oregon, where I worked as a wildland firefighter, snowboard instructor, and wilderness EMT. I found my way back into education during the pandemic, this time in special education, and have been working as a Learning Specialist ever since. Outside of teaching, I love exploring the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with my two dogs.