MASD District Staff
I have been here at Mill A since 2000. My Background is in Radio. I graduated from Mt Hood Community College with an AA in Radio Production Technology and Engineering. I worked in and around the Portland Radio scene for 10 years or so, then moved out to White Salmon. I ran Sound Thinking Inc. for over 10 years and am currently working part time at vLetter, Inc. in Hood River
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I live in Mill A just minutes from the school and am now the longest continuous employees here... How did that happen?
I love our little school and am very proud of how far I’ve been able to take our technology with the limited time and resources that I have.
This area is home to me, I was born and raised above Willard and went through all 9 grades at the Mill A School.
In 2013, I got the opportunity to work here part and am now the Grounds and Maintenance person here at the school. I feel right at home here, I always loved this little school and have such great memories growing up here.
I enjoy working here and doing all of the various kinds of things I need do to keep the building and grounds up and running. I am full time a construction contractor in the area, In my spare time I enjoy wood working, hunting and football... Go Hawks!
I am so thrilled to be part of the Mill A School District team and to partner with faculty, staff, students, families, and the community on this amazing journey.
I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin, where I learned to love the outdoors and the Green Bay Packers. I tried living in a few other places as an adult but settled in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where my love of the outdoors has continued to grow.
Prior to becoming an educator I worked for several years as a branch manager for credit unions and banks until I was fortunate enough to have the support of my amazing husband, which allowed me to pursue my dream of becoming an educator. I obtained a B.S. in Elementary Education and a M.S. in Education from Eastern Oregon University. Then went on to obtain my Principal License from George Fox University.
My husband, Kerey, and I have three children. The oldest two boys are out pursuing life, and our youngest, and only girl, is entering 8th grade and bringing us daily joy and giggles. We also have two dogs, a cat, and fish to make sure we are never without snuggles. We love spending time outdoors. We camp, fish, and hike whenever we have the chance.
If I am not spending time with your family, my family, or studying, you will most likely find me on my paddleboard or doing an art project. I love to paint, build things, and be creative in any way I can.
I am so excited to be apart of Mill A School, it is like coming home for me.. I grew up in Mill A and attended Mill A School K-8th grade. My grandfather Billy O’Neal was born here in 1925, after his family moved here from Arkansas. He raised his family here and worked in the woods as a logger.
Prior to working for Mill A School, I worked for Servpro in Hood River for 15 years.
I have a son who is nine and also attends Mill A School. I graduated from Ashford University in 2017 with my Bachelors in Applied Behavior Science. I keep myself busy by helping and volunteering in many of the different activities my son is involved in.
I enjoy spending time with my family, watching football and traveling. I also enjoy cooking and crafts, which I sell through my small business Lisa’s Crafts and Gifts.
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I’m really excited to be the Cafeteria Manager/Head Cook at Mill A School & I’ll be putting my experience cooking for my own family to good use here. It’s a slightly bigger crowd, but I love seeing students smiling and enjoying a meal I made for them!
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My grandparents, Gerald & Theresa Titchenal, were both long time residents of Mill A and raised their five kids here. My mom, Cathy Titchenal, and I moved back here when I was 8, and I attended Mill A School in 3rd-6th grade. We then moved to Klickitat, WA, and I graduated from high school there in 2003. I attended University of Portland for 2 years, studying Secondary Education.
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In 2005 I met my husband, Aldrin, and moved to New Zealand where he was born and raised. We married in 2006, had 3 children, and decided to move back to the US in 2010. We have lived here in Mill A and added 2 more children since then. I have kept busy as a stay-at-home mom to my five kids, currently aged 11, 9, 8, 4 & 2 years old. When I do get a moment to myself, I love to read, listen to music, and play sports (especially volleyball!).
I grew up on a dairy farm in rural Minnesota and after high school I studied Social Work and Gerontology at Moorhead State University. In 1999, I married my husband, Erik, and we have been living in Mill A since 2000. Upon arriving in Mill A, we both instantly knew this would be our home for a very long time. Our children, Elena and Deacon have both attended Mill A School and we are grateful for the one-on-one attention and the educational benefits that a small school can provide. And we are so pleased that our children have been growing up in such a supportive, tight-knit community.
I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for the past 15 years which has allowed me to volunteer in my community and school on numerous occasions. I serve in the Communications Dept. of the Mill A Volunteer Fire Dept. and have been very active at Evergreen Community Church in Mill A. And for the last 3 years, I’ve been President of the Mill A Parent Teacher Organization, where I’ve done a lot of fundraising and event coordinating for the school. I’m very passionate about the success of Mill A School and it’s students! I’m honored to join the staff of Mill A School and I’m really looking forward to a year of new experiences!
Besides spending time with my family, I enjoy event planning, hiking, crafting, and my husband and I have just started swing dancing!
