School Director |
Daniela Boyce |
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School Staff |
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Frances Bland |
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Angelika Gorman I grew up in Germany but have been living in Oregon since 1991. While I was a teaching assistant at Portland State University, I discovered the joy of teaching my native language. Since then, I have taught German classes at various language levels, mostly to adults but also to children and teens. In my classes, I stress speaking and lively role-play while making sure the students acquire a solid grammar base. I hold Master’s Degrees in both History and German, and my love of history carries over into my classes. I enjoy incorporating historical knowledge and German culture into my teaching while letting myself be guided by the interests of the class. |
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Verena Hutter Originally from the Lake Constance region in Germany, I hold an M.A. and PhD. in German from the University of California, Davis. I’ve taught all levels of German, and am excited about the enthusiasm learners bring to Sophie Scholl Schule. Learning a new language means learning about a new culture and ultimately oneself. I stress reading and writing, but ultimately the student’s ability to express themselves and find joy in German is paramount. |
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Vera Jackson |
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Heather Kalowsky I began my German studies as a high school freshman and since then German language and culture have become a large part of who I am. I have a BA in German Studies from Lewis & Clark College and an MA in German from University of Colorado. I also have an MA in TESOL from Portland State University. I have been teaching German to adults for over well over a decade. I am excited to have the opportunity to work with younger learners here who bring their own gifts (and challenges!) to the language learning process. |
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Imke Melles |
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Iris Noack I bring my aesthetic as a trained graphic artist to my Saturday classes as well. My students can expect readings and worksheets, but also a lot of hands-on learning: maybe we’ll write a play to go with the story we read, or crafts that tie in to the topic. I grew up in Heidenheim, and lived in Ulm, but particularly enjoy Oregon’s natural beauty. When traveling, I always have my camera with me. |
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Stefanie Noack |
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Bettina Rebaum |
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Susan Schlesinger |
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School Steering Team |
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Dieter Cohrs, Chair (parent) |
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Chris Keen, Secretary (parent) |
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Johannes Kalb, Treasurer (parent) |
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Tom Buechler, Fundraising chair (parent) |
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Barbara Simon, Marketing chair (parent) |
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Bernd R. Ferner Ed.D., Chair of the Zeitgeist NW Education Board Sophie School Schule co-founder Dr. Bernd Ferner is an Associate Professor at PSU’s Graduate School of Education. His teaching & research focuses on World Language Methods, Action Research and Multicultural Education. He has served German Saturday schools boards since 2005 and has established German immersion afterschool programs for adults and middle school students. Holding degrees in education and teaching credentials from Portland State as well as the University of Education (Paedagogische Hochschule) Freiburg, Germany, Bernd has taught grade school at the German American School of Portland and at secondary Schools in Worms and Saarbruecken. |
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