About Mr. Owens

I am a Language Arts teacher at Rock Creek Middle School. I was born in San Jose, California, but I was raised in West Linn, Oregon. I have lived in Oregon for most of my life—I love it here!

My number one goal as a teacher is to know each of my students and to support them to be the very best readers, writers, thinkers, and selves they can be.

I went to the University of Oregon where I majored in English, and I received my Masters in Education from Portland State University.

When I am not in the classroom I love to be outdoors, particularly in the mountains. I am an avid hiker, climber, mountain biker, and skier. I also love photography, travel, and spending time with my family and friends. Below you can see some photos from a few recent adventures.