debir@sthelens.k12.or.us   503 366 7308  

This is my 17th year in special education in our District. 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. I now have my professional teaching license.  I have also completed the Initial 
Administration Program at Concordia University, resulting in my K-12 Principal licensure.  

I have two children; Desiree and Neal and I could not be more proud of them both.  
I have three adorable dogs, Willow, Merlin and Frannie, their breed is PBGV 
(Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen)-AKA "The Happy Breed."  They make me laugh everyday.

I have a new role this year.  I am a Teacher On Special Assignment (TOSA) as the Special 
Education Educational Specialist.  I am helping our School District's School Psychologist 
Department at grades 6-12 with special education evaluations.