As a professional stylist, one of the last places I thought I would ever find myself is in a classroom. I have always loved school, but when it came time to enroll my own daughter in kindergarten, I completely flopped. At that time, we lived in sunny California with Disneyland nearby and we were both not ready to put an end to our daily adventures in favor of spending six plus hours mostly inside. She was already well on her way to reading and as two scared parents, we decided to give homeschooling a try.

Over ten years and five kids later, I am happy to report that it is one of the best decisions we have ever made! Our family has had the benefit of living in five different states and I’d like to think that we have tried every educational model imaginable; some including a home-based charter, a part home-based charter, online classes, traditional public school, co-ops, and just plain homeschool. I am overjoyed to help in bringing the best parts of our experiences together here in the Portland area!

I find happiness in my husband Cory and six children. We can be found camping, biking, reading, or doing all things sports. My weaknesses are movies, woodworking, and French culture.

Haylee Carlston

Wendy McDougal

My teaching career began in 1998 at Mountain View High School in Bend, Oregon. There, I taught biology, physical science, and choir. I loved working with students and being a part of a school community while helping kids reach their potential.

When I had my first child, I made the decision to stay home and raise my kids. The teacher in me gravitated toward educational toys, games, and experiences for my children, and they grew up loving learning too. A few years ago I went back to teaching as a substitute and was reminded of how much I enjoy working with students. I am excited to have the opportunity to teach at LOLC and to be able to partner with families to help provide a high quality education for students.

My husband and I have three children, a son-in-law, and two young grandsons, all of whom we love to spend time with. When we aren’t playing with our grandkids, we can be found attending our middle daughter’s college soccer games (Pacific Lutheran University) and our son’s high school soccer games (Wilsonville High School). Our yearly highlight is spending time with our family at our lake cabin in Montana every summer, where we swim, bike, hike, fish, and relax.

I came to LOLC in 2022 to teach middle school English, literature and Spanish classes. I have a PhD in English and specialize in Reading, Essay Writing/Grammar, History and SAT Test preparation and have extensive experience teaching English. I have taught literature and writing to students from 1st grade through college. I like to make learning fun, and my method of teaching writing is particularly effective. I help students with their essays from middle school through grad school, especially with English, AP History, AP Art History, Humanities, and Philosophy.
I also find helping students improve their SAT and ACT scores and write winning college entrance essays very rewarding. I love the French and Spanish languages and culture and am experienced and successful at teaching both introductory French and Spanish in ways that make it fun. I have rich experience in teaching different levels of Humanities from middle school to high school.

As a life-long learner, I am passionate about creating learning environments and opportunities that inspire students to the same. As a prior homeschooling mom, I appreciate the model Lake Oswego Learning Center provides: a beautiful blend of the richness of homeschool with the benefits of a supportive learning community.
Teaching has always been a source of motivation and delight for me. I earned dual degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education from Northern Arizona University. I taught briefly in Arizona before moving to Oregon, where I taught a multi-grade classroom in Beaverton School District. Soon after, my husband and I welcomed our first child; and I was blessed with the opportunity to stay at home full time. Although not in a traditional classroom, being a parent has brought many occasions to use and hone my skills as an educator. To better meet the needs of my own children, I have completed training and professional development courses, specifically regarding Autism and Dyslexia. During COVID, we discerned that homeschool was the best choice for our youngest two, and we have continued since.
I am crazy about my family, camping, cooking, traveling, trying new foods, and good coffee. I am so thrilled to be a part of the Lake Oswego Learning Center Team for a third year!

I joined LOLC in 2025, after 20 plus years in public education, and 13 of those dedicated to first grade. I bring both enthusiasm and expertise to the classroom. One of my greatest joys as an educator is helping young learners discover a love of reading. I am deeply committed to making learning FUN, interactive, and tailored to meet the needs of every child. I thoughtfully adapt lessons, materials, and strategies to support each student’s unique strengths, needs, and learning styles.
In addition to my classroom experience, I also work as a tutor, providing personalized support in all subjects, grades K-6. Outside of the classroom, I am grateful for a wonderful and supportive family. I share my life with my husband, our two sons, and our two energetic Boston Terriers. I love to be outdoors, travel, and spend time with friends.

I have worked with LOLC since the beginning and am proud to bring my technological expertise into the classroom. Before the pandemic, I served as the director of The TEK Center, a nonprofit learning center in Lake Oswego, Oregon which was forced to close during COVID-19. I didn’t want the impact or the joy of watching students grow to end, but after the closure, my family briefly moved to Texas and I became the Director of STEM Education at a major science and technology museum (SAMSAT), where I created curriculum and programs that have reached thousands of students. Those experiences shaped the vision for Motif Class: a place where students can explore, create, and discover what they’re capable of. I enjoy sharing this model with the classes at LOLC.
My goal is for every student to feel supported, safe, inspired, and to leave with a new excitement for digital design and STEM.

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, CrossFit Gymnastics Certification, CrossFit Spot the Flaw, CrossFit Anatomy Certificate, Opex CCP Course
Scott has coached functional fitness for 11 years, with five years of personal training experience, focusing on strength, movement quality, and long-term progress. His detail-oriented, supportive coaching helps athletes build efficient movement, strength, and confidence while discovering capabilities they didn’t think they had.
He has been leading classes for our LOLC program for over three years and gym afternoons are always the weekly highlight for our junior high class.