Faculty and Staff

Grade 4

I received a B.A in Elementary Education and M.Ed with an endorsement in ESOL from the University of Portland. My passion for education lies in empowering students and sustaining a lifelong love for learning right alongside them.

Secretary

Before I started in the office in 2004, I was a staff assistant for several years in Kindergarten. I gradually branched out to assist in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.

Spanish Teacher

I have a BS in Business Information Management from Linfield College. I have been a member of the OLL Community and a former choir member. I am excited about my new role as a Spanish Teacher. Learning a new language builds confidence and Spanish provides access to many cultures and traditions.

Instructional Aide

I was born and raised in the Philippines. My volunteer work through my daughters’ schools led me to working with children. I aim to make a positive impact on your child’s education while working together with the primary teachers and staff.

Physical Education

My goal for my Physical Education classes is for students to form a lifelong love for a variety of physical activities.

Learning Support

My ultimate goals as a teacher are to assure all students that they CAN learn, to make learning as fun as possible and to cultivate relationships with students and their families.

Grade 6 Home Room
6 ^th Grade Language Arts/K-5 Art 

This is my first year of teaching and my 4th year at Lourdes. My goal is to make sure every child excels in all aspects of school and life. I have a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts and a Masters in Education from Eastern Washington University.

Vice Principal and Grade 1

I received my B.A. in Elementary Education from Washington State University and finished my Master’s Degree with an emphasis in Technology. Continuing to grow and learn is an important part of being a teacher.

MS / Grade 8 Home Room

I love what I do! I have a BA in English Literature with a Secondary Ed. Credential in Language Arts. Teaching is a passion of mine, and I thrive on having students come back after graduation to say that they used what they learned in my class later in life. 

Grade 2

I have been teaching kindergarten through second grade for over 20 years. I received my Master’s degree in Education with a reading endorsement at Washington State University in Vancouver.

Grade 5

As a teacher, I believe in camaraderie, empowering students to find their full potential and encouraging them to creatively explore all the wonders of this beautiful life. Learning and growing together should be fun! I achieved a BS in Psychology from PSU and a MA in Teaching from George Fox University.

Instructional Aide

I have taught previously for over 40 years and received my Postgraduate at the University of Portland. I was asked to come to sub as an assistant years ago and I never left! I love this position!

Music/Band

I hold a BA in Arts and Letters (Music Education) and Psychology, Portland State University, and I love to sing, and play piano, guitar, and clarinet.

Development and Events Coordinator

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Western Washington University, and my passion lies in fostering community connections and supporting the businesses of our school families. I love this school and I firmly believe that it takes a village to keep our community thriving. I strive to bring people together and create opportunities that benefit both our school and the families we serve.

6th and 7th Grade Math, 7th Grade Religion, MS Elective

I taught in public schools for 20+ years and earned my Masters from Washington State, Vancouver. The last two years I felt a tug in my heart to teach Faith Formation to our younger children. I want students to feel the love and mercy of God each day. By understanding who we are as Catholics, we can stay united in our beliefs.

Office Manager

 I love being a staff member at Our Lady of Lourdes! My goals are to assist staff and families with the ins and outs of being a member of this big family as best I can. I have a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oregon – Go Ducks!

Instructional Aide

I have worked with children all my life, as a dance teacher, mother and grandmother. I owned my own dance studio for many years. I enjoy being active, the outdoors, and participating in activities with the students.  

Kindergarten

I am thrilled to share my passion for Catholic education and feel blessed to be a member of this wonderful staff of educators. I hold a BA in Elementary Education and an MA Ed in Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University.

Instructional Aide

I am honored to be a part of the OLL community as both a parent and a preschool aide! My goal is to help our students build confidence in their emotional, educational and social abilities. I believe that early education is essential to a child’s love of learning and I am grateful to help instill this.

Kindergarten and Grade 1

It is fun to sing, dance and play games when I am teaching skills and building academic excellence. Lourdes is such a special community of students, parents and staff where everyone supports one another and keeps the faith alive daily. My goal is to ignite a flame inside each child to live like Jesus and love one another unconditionally with tolerance and grace.

Coordinator

I help with events and development projects.

Grade 3

I have been a part of the OLL family as a parent, substitute teacher, and now a teacher. Having taught at many different schools I can truly say this is a very special place to be! I have an MA in Teaching, Elementary Education endorsement K-8.

MS Math

In my classroom, my goal is not only to teach students the importance of mathematics, but also the skills that will prepare them for a successful future. I received my BA in Education from WSU – Vancouver with certificates in Middle Level Mathematics, Elementary Education, and English Language Learners.

Service Program Coordinator

My family has been a part of the Lourdes community since before I was born. I graduated here in 2019 and am happy to be back! I hope to connect students with service opportunities they are passionate about and spread the love of Jesus, one small (or big) act at a time.

MS / Grade 7 Homeroom

My missions is to engage students in the understanding that life, like science, is an ever eventful process of inquiry and problem solving. Explore, ask questions, and remember that the purpose of education is life after education.

MS / Grade 6 Homeroom

My favorite part of our school is the relationships with the students and their tremendously supportive families. I received a BA English & Irish Studies, College of the Holy Cross, and an MA in Teaching, University of Portland. I love to teach because I love learning.

Instructional Aide

After being a part of the OLL community for over 20 years, I am excited to join the incredible team here at Our Lady of Lourdes school. I look forward to being a part of your student’s educational journey.

Media Center Specialist, Learning Resource Coordinator, GRACE Teacher Leader

I am committed to helping students develop a love for reading, while also engaging them in learning important library, media, and technology skills to amplify their potential. I have a passion for ensuring that  all students have access and a pathway to learning. I hold a BA in Social Work and an MA in Teaching from the University of Portland.

Preschool Lead Teacher

It’s an honor to be a small part of students’ early learning here at Little Blessings. My goal is to help children learn and grow while having fun! Little Blessings is a small community of team mates that help and accept one another. I believe that valuable learning occurs when children feel comfortable and happy in their classroom.

Admissions and Marketing Director

I find it incredibly rewarding to help families navigate the admissions process and find the right fit for their student(s). Seeing new students flourish and watching their parents relax as they meld into our community knowing their decision was the very best, is a delight.

Instructional Aide

I have been a member of the Lourdes family as a student since Kindergarten. I graduated in 2016. I’m so excited to return to Lourdes as an instructional aide this year. I am currently studying to become a teacher and this offers me a wonderful opportunity in my career path. 

6th Grade Religion, Technology, MS Elective

I am in my 27th year of teaching in the Archdiocese of Seattle. My goal is to make learning engaging and inspire students to want to explore more. I am excited to be at Lourdes because of the supportive faculty and the welcoming community of parents and parishioners.

Preschool Lead

This is my sixth year here at Our Lady of Lourdes and I feel so blessed to be part of this incredible school! Working in preschool is an adventure and such a joy every single day.

Principal

My first day in my new office was a small construction paper note propped on my empty desk that read, “Dear Mrs. Stewart I hope you will like being the new principal at Lourdes!” Oh, I do, child, I do. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is a place of community like no other I’ve experienced. I was very happy in my 30 or so years with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, but after just a few short months at OLL, I know in my heart, I will never go back. Thank you, Spirit, for bringing me here.

Learning Specialist

It is my goal to help and encourage students to achieve their academic potential by providing quality nurturing instruction and to build their self-esteem by offering numerous opportunities for success.  I have a B.A. from Whitman College and an M.S. From Portland State University.

Preschool Director

I have worked in various classrooms but have always been a part of the preschool program. I love sharing the excitement of school with the preschoolers and the hugs and loves are an added bonus!