debir@sthelens.k12.or.us   503 366 7700  

 This is my 15th year teaching special education in our District. I look 

forward to teaming with my colleagues and parents of the students I 

share  in making this a very successful year for all of us.  I am a graduate 

of the two-year Dual Inclusion Masters Degree Program at Portland 

State University.  I earned Oregon Licensure as a highly qualified teacher

in both Special Education and General Education at the Early 

Childhood and Elementary levels.  I have completed the

Initial Administration Program at Concordia University in Portland.

I have two children; Desiree and Neal and I could not be more proud 

of them both.  My daughter lives near Eugene and my son lives in Portland.  

In my spare time, I play with my dogs, go hiking, biking and rafting, 

however what I enjoy most is spending time with my kids and with my dogs :)