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Travis Drake, Principal
drake.travis@battlegroundps.org
Bio: I am beginning my 4th year at Laurin Middle School. While my time here has been anything but normal, I couldn’t ask for a better school community to be a part of. This year will be my 14th as an administrator. Most of my time has been spent at Prairie, where I served as the Athletic Director/Assistant Principal and then finally as the principal for almost 5 years. As challenging as this year will be for all of us, my goal is to support our students, families, and staff in making this the best possible year.
Kelsey Kai, Admin Intern
Bio: I am so excited to join the Laurin Middle School family as an administrative intern and interim assistant principal for the 2021- 2022 school year. This is my 7th year in the Battle Ground School District. I previously taught 5th grade at Daybreak Middle School and Amboy Middle School. While the past two years have been anything but typical, I am committed to supporting the students, staff, and families at Laurin Middle School as we pursue a great year together!
Sandy Coy, Head Secretary
Bio: “How can I be of assistance?” That’s it in a nutshell, I’m here to help you. This is my 11th year here at Laurin as the Head Secretary (Administrative Assistant). My background includes 20 years as a project manager in the banking and technology industries. I moved to Battle Ground in 2003. I have worn many hats here at Battle Ground as a parent, coach, volunteer, recess aide, classroom aide, media tech, and now the Head Secretary of Laurin Middle School. I strive to exceed expectations when it comes to supporting our students, parents, staff, and colleagues. Together we will make great things happen that encourage a positive, supportive, and thriving culture hear at Laurin Middle School. Let’s go LAURIN LIONS!
Jeaneen Hall, Assistant Secretary
hall.jeaneen@battlegroundps.org
Bio: This will be my 23rd year here at Laurin. My boys and grandchildren have attended Glenwood, Laurin, and Prairie. I think they are great schools. I love working with all the students, parents and staff over the years! I know this year will be very different and challenging, but I am confident that we will all get through this! Keep smiling!! :)
Shelley Bloemke, Assistant Secretary:
bloemke.shelley@battlegroundps.org
Bio: Hello Laurin Family! I am Shelley Bloemke. I have been at Laurin since 2001 with a brief intermission of 2 years in the middle. I am the voice you hear on your voicemail if your child has been absent from school! I love my job and love the students at Laurin. I feel a strong connection because my own kids went to Glenwood/Laurin/Prairie! My biggest joy is the kids! Knowing everyone’s name and the correct way to say it is important to me! As part of the Office team, I am always ready to help you…with a wink and a smile!
Tracy Winston, Office Assistant
winston.tracy@battlegroundps.org
Bio: Hi there! I am Tracy Winston (Winnie) to my grandchildren 😊This will be my 4th year at Laurin , I have been with BGSD since 2012 where previously I worked as an office assistant at BGHS. I resigned in 2015 to help care for my grandson, I continued to work as a sub and became part of the BGSD security team . Originally I was hired at Laurin as an office assistant & cafeteria supervision. Mr. Drake asked me if I would start up our ISS - P-5 room, I’m so thankful for the opportunity, making relationships with our students has been a blessing. Working with our students makes me a better human.
Janell Koppes, Nurse
koppes.janell@battlegroundps.org
Bio: This will be my 8th year as a School Nurse at Laurin Middle School. I graduated Nursing School from Clark College in 2011 and then went on to earn my Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Washington State University-Vancouver. I am also the School Nurse for Glenwood Heights Primary. I have spent the majority of my career working as a School Nurse keeping students safe and healthy so they are ready to learn. One of my favorite parts of School Nursing is being able to watch my students grow and learn so much over the years. There are very few Nursing specialties that allow you this opportunity, and I’m happy I get to do this being part of the Laurin Lion Family.
Mandie Thompson, Instructional Coach
thompson.mandie@battlegroundps.org
Bio: I love learning and teaching and am entering my 12th year as an Educator. I had the pleasure of joining the Laurin family last year as an instructional coach. That means I get to work with Laurin’s exceptional teachers to help all students at Laurin reach their education goals. Before coming to Laurin I worked at PVM and Forks, Washington. I have also taught ESL overseas. Teaching runs in my family - all of us work in schools! For those of you who know me, or just met me, you know that I LOVE tea and that my head is nearly always in a book (Huge Potter Fan here). I also enjoy backpacking, scuba diving, biking, and just generally being outside in nature. My other hobbies include retro video games, typewriters, knitting, and taking my cat Josie for walks in her adventure vest.
Head Custodian
strutt.geraldine@battlegroundps.org
Bio: Hi Students, Parents, and Staff, I am the Head Custodian here at Laurin. I just started my 43rd year on August 14th for BGSD. This is my second time here at Laurin and have been here this time for around 10 years. I love working with the students and staff to make sure everything is clean and safe for them all, helping them in whatever they need. I have two daughters that went through Battle Ground School District and graduated from BGHS, and three grandsons,Noah who is 16 and a Junior at Heritage High and Isaac who is 13 and an 8th grader at Covington in Evergreen District. Then Alex who is 4 and in pre-school at Little Acorn in Vancouver. I love spending time with them and working in my yard. I can’t wait to meet all of you.
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