Instruction Department Staff
Each day in Bethel School District, we work toward our mission statement that, “Together we will reach, teach, and inspire each student to excellence”. Overseen by the Instruction Department, the district’s academic programs utilize standards-based curricula and materials delivered with fidelity at a high level. The Instruction Department provides effective strategies, assessments, data, and powerful resources to teachers, administrators, educational assistants, and parents. Together we build an educational experience in which all students can be successful.
Instruction Department Staff
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Drew Braun, Director of Instruction Drew works with the Oregon Department of Education and numerous partnering agencies to secure grants and conduct research. He reviews and evaluates federal title grants, and leads efforts to develop and sustain a K-12 system focused on improving student achievement |
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Lori Smith, Director of Student AchievementLori has been a Bethel special education teacher, district specialist, and is now Director of Student Achievement. Lori received her D.Ed. from the University of Oregon. She can be reached by email or by calling 541-689-3283, ext. 2049. |
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Rhonda Wolter, Reading CoordinatorRhonda has been a reading specialist for over 30 years. As Reading Coordinator, she supports the implementation of a three-tiered school-wide reading model. She works closely with administrators, teachers, students, and parents to increase students’ reading achievement. She can be reached by e-mail or by calling 541-607-1456. Reading Slide Show |
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Deb Kriegh, Writing Coordinator Deb Kriegh, an outstanding long-time Bethel teacher, now trains, models and supports writing instruction for Bethel schools and staff. She can be reached by email or by calling 541-688-2621, ext. 2154. Check out the wide range of resources on the Bethel Writing web page. |
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Kristina Holton, Mathematics Coordinator A Bethel Math TOSA (Grant-funded Teacher On Special Assignment), Kristina is working on K-12 math development to help improve math instruction at all levels in the district. She is also a half time teacher at Cascade Middle School. |
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Sheila Otto, Mathematics Coordinator A Bethel Math TOSA (Grant-funded Teacher On Special Assignment), Sheila is working on K-12 math development to help improve math instruction at all levels in the district. She is also a half time teacher at Willamette High School. |
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Erika Case,Graduation Project CoordinatorAs the Bethel Graduation Project Coordinator (a grant-funded position), Erika works with the University of Oregon’s Center of Teaching and Learning to research strategies and interventions to improve high school graduation rates. |
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Tereasa Hanley, Department Secretary Tereasa’s primary responsibilities are coordinating Oregon State Assessments, Bethel Math Assessments, ordering materials, and providing support for the Directors of Instruction and Student Achievement. She can be reached by email or by calling 541-689-3283, ext. 2020.
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Charlotte Howard, Reading Project Secretary Charlotte supports reading projects through coordinated efforts with the Instruction Department. She prepares materials for district reading meetings, organizes benchmark testing and reports, assists reading teachers, and provides assistance with the summer school reading program. She can be reached by e-mail or by calling 541-689-3283, ext. 2044.
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Dianne Hill, Department Secretary Dianne provides support to the Instruction Department, including scheduling Instruction Department activities, scanning math and reading assessments, and general office support . She can be reached by email or by calling 541-689-3283, ext. 2031.
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