We are excited to welcome several new faces to our school staff. They come from a wide range of backgrounds, but they are all eager to contribute to the success of our students academically, emotionally, and socially. They have done a great job in their new positions during this first week and are already important members of our school community. We can’t imagine our school without each of them. We hope that you will join us in welcoming them to our school and our community.
Paige Ramirez is our new instructional assistant working with students with disabilities in our Special Education programs. Paige will also be helping to supervise students at lunch and during passing times. Paige is energetic and filled with enthuisasm for her new position.
Katelyn Barry is our new school counselor. Ms. Barry is a dynamic and creative person who is already putting her own spin on her new position. She is here to help students who are struggling with problems in or out of the classroom.
Kori Jones is our new Resource Room teacher. Mrs. Jones and her staff will be working hard to provide our students struggling in math and reading the extra support they need to succeed in the classroom.
Former FRMS student and EHS graduate Owen Lounsbury is our new custodian. He and, our other custodian, Joe Anderson spent the summer working on projects to help make our school shine. This year Owen and Joe will be teaming up to ensure that our school is a clean and safe space for our students.
V Marcel joined us last January as our Student Support Specialist. This year she will be running our Bridges program. V’s deep commitment and caring towards all students shows in everything she does.
Pete Frazee is our new 6th grade Social Studies teacher. He comes to us after teaching middle school and high school in Cincinnati. Mr. Frazee grew up in Junction City so he is excited to return to Lane County for the next stage of his teaching career. Mr. Frazee loves learning and hopes to share his love of social studies with his students.
Josh Metzger is our new 7th grade Social Studies teacher. Mr. Metzger has had a long and varied career as an educator in Oregon. He has been a teacher and a school administrator. He is excited to be in the classroom again and looking forward to exploring world history with his seventh grade students.