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6A | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS Siuslaw Middle School (from left): Lauren Suveges, Amy Tregoning, Sean Grundon, Tammy Stanek and Kendall Mack. TEACHERS from page 1A Decker spent several years in Oregon, splitting his time be- tween Portland and Medford, and is looking forward to getting to know the students better and promoting physical activity. been in the business for 15 years running afterschool, summer and community arts programs. Hailing from Eugene, Suveges hopes that “the addition of the arts program back to the school brings kids the potential to be more creative in their lives and see the world around them dif- ferently.” Sean Grundon has been teach- ing math for five years, and he’s noticed a trend: “They come in with this ‘I hate math’ mindset,” he said. “We have to make math fun and relevant for them. I just hope that kids get to appreciate and like math as much as I do.” Written on his tshirt were the words, “Come to the mathside; we have π.” Kendall Mack is the new eighth-grade language arts teacher, along with a philosophy elective. Mack just graduated from UO, and is “totally new to all of it, never worked in a school.” She is excited to get her stu- dents reading, discussing and thinking about thinking. Siuslaw Middle School sees five new teachers this year, with topics ranging from arts, science and special education. Tammy Stanek has seven years of experience as a teacher, com- ing to Florence to teach Special Education and Life Skills. “I hope that the students help me rebuild the life skills pro- gram,” she said. “I just hope that we can be successful and get them set up to move forward.” Amy Tregoning is teaching seventh grade science “and stuff,” she said, including the Siuslaw Stream Team Project for seventh grade. She’s been working for the school district for three years in Behavior Support, but this is her first-time teaching. “I want to get the students en- gaged and excited to learn sci- ence,” she said. Siuslaw High School finds six Lauren Suveges is all about the new teachers this year, some of art — teaching visual arts, digi- whom are helping to kickstart tal citizenship and ceramics. It’s new programs. her first year teaching, but she’s Clint Tatum is a part of the Siuslaw High School: Front: Alicia Hernandez, Teri Straley, Teri Mason and Erika Wagner and back: Chad Smith and Clint Tatum. new Career Technical Education program at the district, focusing on construction and woodwork- ing. He’s never taught before but has 25 years experience in the industry and is looking forward to getting “kids ready to start a career right out of school.” Terri Starley is the new Alter- native English Teacher, working with the Ingenuity GED online program. She’ll also be work- ing with teaching college prep for the seniors. Originally from Bandon and Corvallis, Straley is looking to work with the stu- dents to “make these new classes work.” Alicia Hernandez is coming in from the Bay Area of California to teach Spanish I and II. The 14year teaching veteran hopes to that her students become more and more biliterate over time and carry that skill throughout their entire lives. Erika Wagner has been living in Florence for three years, but this is her first stint as a teach- er. The California native will be teaching science for the high school, and is interested in ur- ban ecology, forestry and wild- life. She hopes to get people in the community with those skills involved with her students to build strong relationships pass on their knowledge. Terri Mason is the new spe- cial education teacher at the high school. Originally from Florence, Mason hopes that she can use her skills as a 14- year veteran of teaching to build strong relationships with students, teachers and parents throughout the system. Chad Smith has been teach- ing PE for six years, most re- cently in Seattle, though he’s an Oregon native. “It’s good to be back home,” he said. “I hope to get more of the community and make a positive difference in the stu- dents’ lives.” Up the river, Mapleton School District will be wel- coming four new staff members to its area, the first being Dawn Chambers, who will be teach- ing middle and high school math. “Algebra, geometry, a math- lab tutoring class and advanced mathematics, I got ‘em all,” she said. This is Chamber’s first class- room after student teaching in Oregon for a number of years. “I hope I can change some of their minds about math,” she said. “It isn’t a horrible, tedious PHOTOS BY JARED ANDERSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Mapleton School District (from left): Dawn Chambers, Jeron Ricks, Lou Burruss and Melissa Duffy. thing you’re never going to use. It’s something you see every day, whether you know it or not.” Melissa Duffy is the new lan- guage arts and history teach- er, along with journalism and yearbook. She’s lived all over Oregon, last working in a school district on the border with Idaho. She plans on look- ing to improve test scores for students and have a great time with those she teaches. “Kids are hilarious,” she said. Jeron Ricks is the district’s new business manager, han- dling accounts payable and hu- man resources. He said he came here to settle down and stream- line the district’s reporting. Finally, Lou Burruss will be teaching science in Mapleton, but locals may know him as a 10-year math teaching veteran from Siuslaw School District. “The two things I care most about are that kids work hard and that they’re curious,” he said. “If you have those two things, you can go anywhere.” Burruss, whose wife was a graduate of Mapleton High School, had one piece of advice for new teachers: “No matter what you do, remember Christ- mas break will come.” Stocks. Bonds. CDs. IRAs. Mutual funds. Andy Baber, AAMS® Financial Advisor . 1010 Highway 101 Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8755 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC DIVERSIFIED MARINE & EQUIPMENT SALES County Transfer & Recycling Commercial • Residential • Drop Box Service • Portable Storage Rentals • Recycling Specialist • Recyling Services & Containers available at no cost to customers. 5078 Coastwood Lane OREGON COAST’S SUPERSTORE Where You Always Get a Whale of a Deal! Has it been 5 years or more since your tank was pumped? 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