Specialists
Let's Meet the Specialists!
Let's Meet the Specialists!
Art Teacher
Art Teacher
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Bio: I began teaching at Laurin Middle School in 1997. I have worked with so many talented student artists who have created 1000’s of amazing art pieces; placed and won ribbons in art contests throughout Oregon and Washington. I’ve spent 20 years leading Laurin’s Drill Team...marching behind The Band with pom- poms in decades of Hazel Dell and Junior Rose Parades. As time passed on, I have taught siblings, cousins, and now sons, daughters, nieces, and nephews of former students. (What a blessing in my life.) I look forward to the beautiful works of art we will create together this year. Let’s make 2021-2022 THE BEST!
Bio: I began teaching at Laurin Middle School in 1997. I have worked with so many talented student artists who have created 1000’s of amazing art pieces; placed and won ribbons in art contests throughout Oregon and Washington. I’ve spent 20 years leading Laurin’s Drill Team...marching behind The Band with pom- poms in decades of Hazel Dell and Junior Rose Parades. As time passed on, I have taught siblings, cousins, and now sons, daughters, nieces, and nephews of former students. (What a blessing in my life.) I look forward to the beautiful works of art we will create together this year. Let’s make 2021-2022 THE BEST!
PE/Health Teacher
PE/Health Teacher
Bio: This is my 21st year teaching in the District and 19 at Laurin. Prior to BGSD I spent time teaching and coaching in the Ocean Beach and Grandview School District. I am the mother of eight children ages 3 all the way up to 26. In my spare time I enjoy farming, the beach and watching my children participate in their many activities. As a teacher I enjoy watching students learn new skills, becoming successful and starting to reach their potential in activities. This year will involve lots of learning for all of us. so keeping it positive as we work together to find success will be one of my goals for all of us. Waiting for this new adventure to begin and getting to meet all of my students.
Bio: This is my 21st year teaching in the District and 19 at Laurin. Prior to BGSD I spent time teaching and coaching in the Ocean Beach and Grandview School District. I am the mother of eight children ages 3 all the way up to 26. In my spare time I enjoy farming, the beach and watching my children participate in their many activities. As a teacher I enjoy watching students learn new skills, becoming successful and starting to reach their potential in activities. This year will involve lots of learning for all of us. so keeping it positive as we work together to find success will be one of my goals for all of us. Waiting for this new adventure to begin and getting to meet all of my students.
OV/Shop Teacher
OV/Shop Teacher
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Bio: As most of you know, I serve as Laurin's wood shop teacher. In my 16 years in education I have had the privilege of teaching almost all subjects in middle school. My prior career was as a general contractor hence my move to my present assignment. In my spare time I coach middle school and high school wrestling and football. I have 10 children of my own keeping me happily busy in my spare time. I look forward to meeting all of you and have some fun creating things in unique ways using wood.
Bio: As most of you know, I serve as Laurin's wood shop teacher. In my 16 years in education I have had the privilege of teaching almost all subjects in middle school. My prior career was as a general contractor hence my move to my present assignment. In my spare time I coach middle school and high school wrestling and football. I have 10 children of my own keeping me happily busy in my spare time. I look forward to meeting all of you and have some fun creating things in unique ways using wood.
David Schneider
David Schneider
Shop/OV Assistant
Shop/OV Assistant
PE/Health Teacher
PE/Health Teacher
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Bio: I served 16 years in the United States Air Force, US Army Reserve and Coast Guard while attending the University of North Dakota. I earned a BA in Education and MS from Central Washington University. I have taught PE 17 years in Battle Ground. Married 40 years, my wife served 34 years for Veteran's Hospital as an RN, both our daughters graduated from college with careers in nursing and veterinary technology. I taught martial arts professionally for 30 years developing 7 World Champions, 25 National Champions and over 650 State Champions and offer classes after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Laurin's gym through Community Education. I hope to encourage students to realize their unique individual gifts and pursue their unlimited potential. I believe that having a positive impact in someone's life is the greatest gift. I love being a teacher and look forward to our time together. Please let me know any way I can help.
Bio: I served 16 years in the United States Air Force, US Army Reserve and Coast Guard while attending the University of North Dakota. I earned a BA in Education and MS from Central Washington University. I have taught PE 17 years in Battle Ground. Married 40 years, my wife served 34 years for Veteran's Hospital as an RN, both our daughters graduated from college with careers in nursing and veterinary technology. I taught martial arts professionally for 30 years developing 7 World Champions, 25 National Champions and over 650 State Champions and offer classes after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Laurin's gym through Community Education. I hope to encourage students to realize their unique individual gifts and pursue their unlimited potential. I believe that having a positive impact in someone's life is the greatest gift. I love being a teacher and look forward to our time together. Please let me know any way I can help.
Library Media Center Specialist
Library Media Center Specialist
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Bio:I am blessed to be able to work with everyone who makes Laurin great - students, families and staff; this year will be my 15th year doing just that! I enjoy hanging out with family and friends in addition to papercrafting, reading and fitness walking. And our family has THE cutest miniature golden doodle dog named Harley. Ever since I was a kid, school has always been my "Happy Place," so I am fortunate to have the job I do. Go Lions!!!!!
Bio:I am blessed to be able to work with everyone who makes Laurin great - students, families and staff; this year will be my 15th year doing just that! I enjoy hanging out with family and friends in addition to papercrafting, reading and fitness walking. And our family has THE cutest miniature golden doodle dog named Harley. Ever since I was a kid, school has always been my "Happy Place," so I am fortunate to have the job I do. Go Lions!!!!!
Media Technician/Library Assistant
Media Technician/Library Assistant
Bio: After 17 years in the hospitality industry, it was time for a new adventure. And what better place to settle than in the Laurin Middle School Library. This will be my 13th year with BGPS and 11th year at Laurin. I enjoy gardening, quilting, and walking. I am an avid reader and love helping students find a great book. Need a suggestion? Just ask (but be prepared for a long list!)
Bio: After 17 years in the hospitality industry, it was time for a new adventure. And what better place to settle than in the Laurin Middle School Library. This will be my 13th year with BGPS and 11th year at Laurin. I enjoy gardening, quilting, and walking. I am an avid reader and love helping students find a great book. Need a suggestion? Just ask (but be prepared for a long list!)
STEM Teacher
STEM Teacher
Bio: This is my third year teaching at Laurin, but my first year teaching STEM! During my eight years in the district I have taught fifth graders, sixth graders, seventh graders, and even other teachers within the district. I am extremely excited to be the STEM teacher here at Laurin! When I am not teaching I enjoy spending time with my wife and three year old daughter, getting lost in a book, hiking one of the wonderful trails here in the PNW, grooving to some records, making a new mechanical keyboard, or doing some gaming on my PC.
Bio: This is my third year teaching at Laurin, but my first year teaching STEM! During my eight years in the district I have taught fifth graders, sixth graders, seventh graders, and even other teachers within the district. I am extremely excited to be the STEM teacher here at Laurin! When I am not teaching I enjoy spending time with my wife and three year old daughter, getting lost in a book, hiking one of the wonderful trails here in the PNW, grooving to some records, making a new mechanical keyboard, or doing some gaming on my PC.
Bowen Wolcott
Bowen Wolcott
Band Teacher
Band Teacher
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Bio: I have a passion for music and teaching, and I am incredibly excited to share those two passions with the students at Laurin Middle School. Though this is my 1st year at Laurin Middle School, I am going into my 4th year of teaching, and two of those years were spent in Battle Ground. I graduated from the University of Idaho class of 2017, with a bachelors in Music Education, Music Performance, and a minor degree in Jazz Studies. I taught band at Pleasant Valley Middle School from 2017 to 2019. Due to the changes in the district and removal of Maple Grove Middle School, I had to leave the district following the spring of 2019. I taught band, choir, and general music at Linus Pauling Middle School in Corvallis, OR, during the academic year of 2019-2020. I am so grateful to return to BGPS, and I can’t wait to connect and create with students at Laurin Middle School. Aside from teaching, I consider myself to be an avid trumpet player and performer. I also love food, coffee, cooking, and going on culinary adventures. Some people eat to live, but I live to eat!
Bio: I have a passion for music and teaching, and I am incredibly excited to share those two passions with the students at Laurin Middle School. Though this is my 1st year at Laurin Middle School, I am going into my 4th year of teaching, and two of those years were spent in Battle Ground. I graduated from the University of Idaho class of 2017, with a bachelors in Music Education, Music Performance, and a minor degree in Jazz Studies. I taught band at Pleasant Valley Middle School from 2017 to 2019. Due to the changes in the district and removal of Maple Grove Middle School, I had to leave the district following the spring of 2019. I taught band, choir, and general music at Linus Pauling Middle School in Corvallis, OR, during the academic year of 2019-2020. I am so grateful to return to BGPS, and I can’t wait to connect and create with students at Laurin Middle School. Aside from teaching, I consider myself to be an avid trumpet player and performer. I also love food, coffee, cooking, and going on culinary adventures. Some people eat to live, but I live to eat!