Meet the team
Haylee Carlston
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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 was 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 gave it a try. Six years later, I am happy to report that it is one of the best decisions we have ever made!
Five states and four kids later, I’d like to think that we have tried every educational model imaginable; some including a home-based charter school, a part home-based public charter school, 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 five children. We can be found camping, biking, reading, or doing all things sports. My weaknesses are movies, woodworking, and French culture.
Lynda Moore
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I began my teaching career as a preschool teacher and then as a co-op parent when my own children were little. Once they were through their preschool years, I decided it was time to use my education degree at the elementary school level. For twenty-four years, until June of 2018, I taught at Touchstone Elementary School, a small private multi-age school. My years at Touchstone cemented my passion for experiential project-based learning in a multi-age environment where a strong school-home connection is highly valued. For the next stage in my teaching journey, I am thrilled to have found the Lake Oswego Learning Center, a place where these same education goals are so clearly valued.
For the past twenty years, I have also tutored students in grades 1-12 in: math, reading, (including the Barton method for dyslexia intervention) writing, study skills, executive functioning skills, and SAT preparation, during the summers and after school. Through these experiences, I have learned so much about how children learn in many different ways and that each child brings his or her own unique gifts, interests, and challenges to the table. It makes teaching and learning a challenging, exciting adventure!
When I’m not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and extended family, and any opportunity to get outside for hiking, gardening, kayaking, or just taking a peaceful walk. I’m a bit of a math and science nerd, so exploring new math puzzles and games, perusing science websites, and finding new education resources take up the rest of my free time!
Julie Hlad
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I came to LOLC in 2022 to teach the middle school English, literature, history and Spanish classes. Having homeschooled my three children and having taught many classes in the homeschool community, this welcoming school is a great fit. I have a PhD in Comparative Literature (English, Spanish and French) and have taught English, French, and the humanities at the high school and college levels. I also tutor many subjects – writing, literature, SAT preparation, AP History, AP English, Spanish and French – from first grade through college. I like tailoring my teaching to the needs of each student, and my method of teaching writing is particularly effective. I coach students in writing from middle school through grad school and enjoy helping students write winning college entrance essays. I love the French and Spanish languages and culture and am experienced at teaching both introductory French and Spanish in ways that make it fun. When I’m not teaching, I love hiking and backpacking with friends and family, reading a book in the sun, or watching a Shakespeare play in the park.
Michael Thoennes
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I founded my technical artist company, Motifclass, after previously directing at The TEK Center, a non-profit STEM aftercare in Lake Oswego, Oregon, which unfortunately closed due to COVID 19. I loved seeing students learn and achieve new heights over the years, both in character and knowledge, and didn't want it to end. I am so happy to be serving the wonderful community of LOLC by providing their computer literacy classes, including digital design and STEM.
Allison Graham
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I came to LOLC in 2022 to teach the middle school English, literature, history and Spanish classes. Having homeschooled my three children and having taught many classes in the homeschool community, this welcoming school is a great fit. I have a PhD in Comparative Literature (English, Spanish and French) and have taught English, French, and the humanities at the high school and college levels. I also tutor many subjects – writing, literature, SAT preparation, AP History, AP English, Spanish and French – from first grade through college. I like tailoring my teaching to the needs of each student, and my method of teaching writing is particularly effective. I coach students in writing from middle school through grad school and enjoy helping students write winning college entrance essays. I love the French and Spanish languages and culture and am experienced at teaching both introductory French and Spanish in ways that make it fun. When I’m not teaching, I love hiking and backpacking with friends and family, reading a book in the sun, or watching a Shakespeare play in the park.
Sarah
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As a life-long learner, I am passionate about creating learning environments and opportunities that inspire students to the same. As a 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 member of the Lake Oswego Learning Center team!
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