Oak Hill School

Lower School Directory

Kellie Johnson

LS Educational Assistant (4th)

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Karol Herbert

LS Educational Assistant (5th)

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Christiane Lamien

LS/6th Grade French

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Diane Hill

Visual Arts

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Jenny DeLuca

Physical Education/Cross Country

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Jim Luzzi

Naturalist

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Kitsann Means

Theater Arts

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Luci Vollstedt

K-7 Spanish

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Sophie Wang

LS/MS Mandarin

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Vicki Brabham

LS Music

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News

March 30, 2020 - Distance Learning Update
To the Oak Hill School Community: In these unprecedented times, we remain committed to continuing to provide the best...

News for March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020 Dear Oak Hill Families, I write to let you know that our Board of Trustees and...

News for March 17, 2020
Dear Oak Hill Families, We miss you and your kiddos. The campus is a lonely place without you here....

Summer Program Bios

Anna

Anna Ball is a local writer and educator who believes that the art of writing can transform our awareness of the world around us and within us. Originally from Maryland, she recently earned her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Oregon, where she taught a year-long series of studio courses designed to foster a rigorous environment and supportive community for undergraduate poets. As a graduate teaching fellow, she was able to explore best practices for sharing her literary passions, completing several writing pedagogy courses and earning a teaching certificate through the Graduate Teaching Initiative. Before working with university students, Anna taught English as a foreign language in Italy, aided teachers in elementary school art classrooms, and worked as a gymnastics instructor for young athletes. Her own interdisciplinary studies in the fields of cognitive linguistics, foreign languages, literature, and creative writing underpin her continuing artistic inquiry into the mysteries of language as a medium.

Joey

Hi! My name is Joey Miller, and I�m the program coordinator for JC College Prep and Leadership Training this summer! I�m a rising junior at The Ohio State University studying History and PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics). When I�m not at school or camp, I�m walking my dog, reading about baseball, or rewatching �The Last Jedi.� This is my eighth year working at SEP and my second as part of the JC program. I�m incredibly passionate about the JC CPLT! We help guide rising high school seniors through the college admissions process while helping them grow into leaders who are confident and empathetic. At SEP, we build a supportive community for our JCs, and even though this year will look a little bit different, I firmly believe that this summer will be full of laughs and love. I can�t wait!

Kelli

Hi! I�m Kelli. I made my way out to Eugene as a graduate student at the University of Oregon. I have an undergraduate degree in Child and Family Services, and I am currently working on my Master�s in School Psychology. Prior to graduate school, I worked in gifted education in Denver, Colorado. I am passionate about creating a safe and engaging space for all children to learn and grow. Outside of school, I take an interest in adventuring, exploring, and learning new things about the world. I am very excited to provide opportunities for students at Summer on the Hill to do the same.

Nathan

Originally from Washington state, Nathan is a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at the University of Oregon. He studies mental health, identity development, and ways to create more inclusive school environments. In his free time, Nathan enjoys reading, biking, and taking care of foster dogs.

Nicholas

My name is Nicholas Hadley, by day I am a Spanish Immersion teacher at Monroe Middle School. I�m fluent in: Spanish, French, American Sign Language, and proficient in basic German. In my off time I�m a renegade foodie and chef. I host a food blog as well as various social media platforms! Bon app�tit and buen provecho to all!

Siera

Siera Kaup is a certified elementary music specialist in Eugene�s 4J School District and a director with Oregon Children's Choir. She is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a bachelor�s degree in Music Education. Siera has also served as the Music Director at University of Oregon�s University Theatre and currently sings with The Motet Singers.

Alex

Alex graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics. In the summer of 2003, he began tutoring with an agency called Math is Magic, where he still sees students today. While gaining work experience as a recruitment coordinator for youth adventure jobs, an engineering technician for a civil engineering firm, a robotics instructor, a mathematics classroom specialist and a substitute elementary school teacher, Alex always continued seeing private students. 13 years later, Alex sees private students almost exclusively. Since the summer of 2013, Alex has been a summer and after-school robotics instructor when not tutoring. He began teaching robotics for the city of Eugene recreation department, and he now leads an after-school robotics enrichment class at Oak Hill Elementary in south Eugene. This summer of 2018 Alex will teach robotics for the Super Summer and Summer on the Hill programs. Alex is passionate about science, and he is an advocate of pushing STEM topics into lower grades. When Alex is not teaching STEM classes or geeking out on Astronomy, he might be found playing trumpet in one of four bands, working on graphic design, dabbling in website authoring, teaching mural workshops, backpacking or playing ultimate frisbee.

Hanna & Myrna

Hannah � (Left)

�My name is Hannah Baker, and I�m excited to be with Oak Hill�s Kids Club! I moved to Eugene about five months ago from Idaho. I love the city and feel right at home, albeit I�m not as familiar with the in�s and out�s of the city as any local Eugenian. I study journalism and cinema part-time at Lane Community College, and I�m on track to transfer to the University of Oregon with an Associate of Arts degree. I�ve been involved in theater and the performing arts since I was six years old. My theatrical background often blends with my work with kids, so I never seem to stop playing. I love music, drama, dance, and any sort of creative expression. My favorite food is burritos. If you ever want to surprise me with coffee, I love a good Americano.�

Myrna � (Right)

�My name is Myrna McCarthy, I recently relocated to Springfield Oregon with my husband and daughters. I�m happy to start my life in such a beautiful State. I�m originally from Tijuana, M�xico until the age of 16. I�ve lived in San Diego, CA the last 32 years of my life.

I�m a mother of two adult daughters who started at Lane Community College this winter. I have over 15 years of professional and personal experience. I have primarily worked with Preschoolers and Transitional Kindergarten. I attended Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA. focusing in Child Development.

My passion has always been helping, educating, motivating, and nurturing children. I bring fluency in English and Spanish along with an essential understanding of any parental concerns. I make sure I have a positive relationship with students and parents in order to be a support system for the whole family. Combining my extensive hands-on experience with my artistic/creative thinking skills makes my job so fun! I enjoy all types of music, art, nature walks, languages, movies, and spending quality time with my family and our pets.

I�m happy to be part of Oak Hill�s KIDS Club and start my new journey with students.�

Andrea

Andrea DiPalma is a graduate of the UO Fine Arts Department, former Resident Potter of four years at the UO Craft Center, Teaching Artist with Lane Arts Council and Treetop Academics, and creator of Dancing Hands Ceramics. She has influenced many aspiring students throughout the Pacific Northwest with her ability to connect them with their inner artist and her ability to give specific techniques that help students develop detailed projects and an artist sensibility. One of my earliest, most memorable moments of finding my life�s purpose was in elementary school when I was nominated and endorsed for the newly formed gifted and talented arts program. To this day that moment remains an ineffable experience, but one that has shaped my existence because I profoundly understood that I had the power to create! From this place my passion for the arts and my commitment to education combine. I believe my twenty-four years plus of art making and teaching in all kinds of disciplines, mediums, and formats is a testament to my devotion and desire to empower others through the creative, expressive process.

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