Teachers
English Language Arts
Judy Tacchini
judith.tacchini@bethel.k12.or.us
541.689.0641 ext 3001
This year begins my 8th year teaching 8th grade language arts at Cascade Middle School and zero years experience teaching virtually. Outside of school, I'm a sleeping enthusiast and, in my awake hours, a reader of all things. I enjoy cooking and baking, taking long walks, and hanging out with my family, and my doggo, Tango (Hims is the best boy!).
Social Studies/History
Allan Pinkerton
allan.pinkerton@bethel.k12.or.us
541.689.0641 ext 3015
Hello. This year begins my 15th year teaching Social Studies/History at Cascade Middle School and zero years experience teaching virtually. Outside of school, I like watching sports, reading news articles, working out, fishing, crabbing, painting, and collecting vintage 1980s Nintendo games. I have two English Bulldogs named Walter and Fiona. I also have a cat named Bosworth. Every day is a big day!
Math
Amber Jackson
amber.jackson@bethel.k12.or.us
541.689.0641 ext 3021
I'm happy to be starting my 18th year of teaching math here at Cascade Middle School. Keep in mind 18 years of teaching with zero years of online teaching. So have patience with me. Outside of school, I am recently an empty nester. So I am adjusting to a new normal. I love camping, boating and hanging out with my "adult" children. I'm looking forward to a roller coaster of a year. Let's Go!
Science
Steven Miller
541.689.0641 ext 3022
Wow, here we go! Year six for me at Cascade and as a teacher. This has been a wild and incredible ride thus far, and I certainly see no reason why 2020-21 will be any different. When I am not thinking about school, I love to cook new foods, I enjoy spending time with my goofy dog, and going on fun travel adventures near and far with my wife.
Special Education
Matt Stiffler
matt.stiffler@bethel.k12.or.us
541.689.0641 ext 3055
Hello everyone. Glad to be back for my 23rd year at Cascade! When I am not teaching, I am out fly fishing or working in the yard. I love to road trip with my family. I have 2 kids-one in college and the other in high school and a terrific wife who also teaches. I also have 2 dogs, a cat, 3 alpacas and a goat.
Andrew White
541.689.0641 ext 3028
I am excited to be back at Cascade this year, working as the Extended Resource Room Teacher. When I am not teaching, I love spending time with my family. I enjoy the outdoors and I try to spend as much time outside as possible. I am passionate about my garden and I also enjoy hiking and floating the river whenever the opportunity presents itself. I enjoying coaching football and track while taking an active interest in personal fitness.
Music
Christina Boorman
christina.boorman@bethel.k12.or.us, 541.689.0641 ext 6014
http://blogs.bethel.k12.or.us/cboorman/
Remind Class Code: @casmusic
This is my 6th year at Cascade, and 9th year teaching overall! My non-school interests include reading, yoga, crafting, baking, and chasing after a toddler (and three recently added chickens - thanks, Covid!).
PE & Health
Jill Colclasure
jill.colclasure@bethel.k12.or.us
541.689.0641 ext 3009
Hello Cascade students! My name is Ms. Colclasure and this will be my 4th year teaching PE/Health at Cascade. I love to be active, have fun and laugh. I spend my days hanging out with my dog Hank and enjoying the outdoors. I look forward to making this year memorable:)
Art & Health
Amber Oliver
amber.oliver@bethel.k12.or.us541.689.0641 ext 6041 https://sites.google.com/bethel.k12.or.us/mrs-oliver/homeRemind
Class Code: @oliart8
Period 5: Art & Health
This is my second year teaching at Cascade. Outside of teaching I enjoy crafting, spending time with my family, playing video games, being outdoors, and baking. I'm really excited to meet you all and navigate this wild year together.
Counselor
Shannon Witty
shannon.witty@bethel.k12.or.us
541.689.0641 ext 3024
Cascade Counselor's Corner Remind Code: @cascadecou
Request to Meet with Ms. Witty Form - (click link to google form)
I am so excited to start my 30th year in education and 6th year as a school counselor. This is definitely the most unique time in education for me, but it also gives me an opportunity to try new things. This year we will be expanding upon our virtual experience with small group counseling, affinity groups meeting (GSA, Black Student Union and more), and recognition programs like our Hall of Fame and attendance rewards. When I am not at school, I enjoy working in my yard, playing with my goats and dog, and spending time with my family. I am looking forward to the 2020-21 school year!
Title Reading
Kristi Oster
541.689.0641 ext 3020
Remind Code for Parallel Universe 7th Graders: 7oster2020
Speech & Language
Alex Ledbetter
alex.ledbetter@bethel.k12.or.us
541.689.0641 ext 3025