Amy Stephens, Behavioral Health and SPED Coordinator
Daily tasks:
- Thoroughly enjoy working with our Newberg-Dundee Public Schools community, serving our students and families together.
- Teaming with some fantastic educators to ensure access to learning is best supported
- Collaborate with teams to support the growth of behavioral and mental health supports for our staff, students, and families within our schools.
Your main goal:
My main goal is to help strengthen a collaborative learning community for staff and students, resulting in rigorous and equitable learning experiences for us all.
Experience:
Education: I am thankful to have had a variety of experiences within education through roles including Fifth-Grade Teacher, First/Second-Grade Teacher, Special Educator, Teacher Mentor and Coach, and now as a Behavioral Health and Special Education Coordinator. I’ve also enjoyed coaching soccer and track.
In addition to educational experiences, I’ve been a part of some amazing teams providing accessible mental health care for adults.
Education:
- Western Oregon University, BA Education
- Portland State University, MA Special Education
- Lewis & Clark College, Administrative Licensure
Skills/Hobbies:
Being a native Oregonian, I am happiest when I am outside enjoying a local hike, a trip to the beach, or paddle boarding a nearby river. Taking my family on local road trips are some of my favorite experiences.
Family: Matt, my husband, and I are thankful to have four kids who keep us busy: Paul, 20; Zora, 17; Chloe, 16; and Nina, 11.