Administration
Jodi Dodd – Principal
Years at Liberty: 4
Education: BA in English from Grace College, MAT in Secondary Language Arts from Oregon State University,TAG Endorsement from Georgetown College, ESL Endorsement from OSU, EdD. in Educational Leadership from Bethel University.
Fun Fact: I love tandem bicycling, camping and traveling. I grew up in a candy store! (Burst’s Candies in Corvallis.)
jodi.dodd@albany.k12.or.us
Kyla Smith – Dean of Students
Years at Liberty: 4
Education: Western Oregon University – BS, Willamette Univeristy – MAT, Portland State University- Administrative License
Fun Fact: I collect pennies and I’m a novice woodworker.
kyla.smith@albany.k12.or.us
Office Staff
Lynette Schehen – Office Manager
Years at Liberty: 5
Education: Associates degree in Business and 15+ years of experience in School offices.
Fun Fact: I am a licensed hairdresser and I am left-handed.
lynette.schehen@albany.k12.or.us
Uli Nazarian – Clerical Specialist/SEA
Years at Liberty: 12
Education: University of Oregon
Fun Fact: I love travelling to other countries…8 so far!
uli.nazarian@albany.k12.or.us
Teachers
Jane Bauserman – Kindergarten
Years at Liberty: 10
Education: Oregon State University, Masters at George Fox University
Fun Fact: I am a certified yoga instructor.
jane.bauserman@albany.k12.or.us
Sadie Moffitt – Kindergarten
Years at Liberty: 4
Education: Bachelors in Education, Bachelors in Liberal Studies, and and ESOL endorsement all from Oregon State University.
Fun Fact: I was the varsity cheer captain at South Albany High School the same year we won the first ever state title.
sadie.moffitt@albany.k12.or.us
Harley Sloan – First Grade
Years at Liberty: 3
Education: Masters and bachelor’s from Bowling Green State University.
Fun Fact: I have 5 guinea pigs and I love collecting houseplants!
harley.sloan@albany.k12.or.us
Wendy Willard – First Grade
Years at Liberty: 3
Education: Linfield College
Fun Fact: I love adventuring with my family ~ especially in “Greenbean” our family’s canoe.
wendy.willard@albany.k12.or.us
David Tracy – Second Grade
Years at Liberty: 7
Education: Oregon State University
Fun Fact: I was a photographer in the Air Force for six years.
david.tracy@albany.k12.or.us
Christine Robinson – Second Grade
Years at Liberty: 7
Education: George Fox University
Fun Fact: I love to hike and explore waterfalls with my family.
christine.robinson@albany.k12.or.us
Joy Huddleston – Third Grade
Years at Liberty: 10
Education: Concordia University (M.A.); Western Oregon University (B.S.)
Fun Fact: I’m learning to ski.
joy.huddleston@albany.k12.or.us
Kristi Marshall – Third Grade
Years at Liberty: 33
Education: Western Oregon University (B.S.)
Fun Fact: I play in a soccer league.
kristi.marshall@albany.k12.or.us
Melissa Crockett – Fourth Grade
Years at Liberty: 26
Education: Western Oregon University (M.A.; B.A.)
Fun Fact: I have backpacked to Ice Lake in the Wallowa Mountains.
melissa.crockett@albany.k12.or.us
Bianca Compton – Fourth Grade
Years at Liberty: 1
Education: Bachelor’s Degree through Western Oregon University
Fun Fact: When I was younger, I went to school in Mexico for a little and I know how to speak some Spanish!
bianca.compton@albany.k12.or.us
Max Nazarian – Fifth Grade
Years at Liberty: 15
Education: Eastern Oregon University (M.Ed.); Oregon State University (B.S.)
Fun Fact: I’ve studied at five different colleges, and lived in five different states.
max.nazarian@albany.k12.or.us
David Susnik – Fifth Grade
Years at Liberty: 3
Education: History from Oregon State University, Master’s degree in Education from Western Oregon University
Fun Fact: I’m a huge sports fan and a bit of a film buff.
david.susnik@albany.k12.or.us
Ryan Kunes – Special Education Teacher
Years at Liberty: 1
Education:
Fun Fact:
ryan.kunes@albany.k12.or.us
Steve Herb – Music
Years at Liberty: 10
Education: Oregon State University (M.A.T.; B.S.)
Fun Fact: This year I became a bee keeper. I have enjoyed getting to look into the hive and find the queen. I love the smell of honey!
steve.herb@albany.k12.or.us
Amber Wolfe – Social Learning Classroom
Years at Liberty: 2
Education: Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education from Grand Canyon University
Fun Fact: I am a huge Disney fan!
amber.wolfe@albany.k12.or.us
Amy Moore – P.E.
Years at Liberty: 18
Education: Western Oregon University (B.S.)
Fun Fact: I was born in Creighton, Nebraska!
amy.moore@albany.k12.or.us
Emma Hall – Speech/Language Pathologist
Years at Liberty: 3
Education: University of Colorado Boulder (B.S.), University of Oregon (M.S.)
Fun Fact: I was the spelling bee champion of my elementary school two years in a row!
emma.hall@albany.k12.or.us
Amy Berry – Counselor
Years at Liberty: 3
Education: Willamette University- BA , University of Oregon- MS, University of Tennessee- Counselor Licensure
Fun Fact: I taught English in Niigata, Japan and ziplined over a rainforest in Costa Rica!
amy.berry@albany.k12.or.us
Classified Staff
Caroline Sullivan – Library Specialist/SEA
Years at Liberty: 4
Fun Fact: I have a thing for frogs!
caroline.sullivan@albany.k12.or.us
Morgan Simonson – SEA
Years at Liberty: 4
morgan.simonson@albany.k12.or.us
Kristy Downer – SEA
Years at Liberty: 19
Fun Fact: I love to travel and watch my boys play sports!
kristy.downer@albany.k12.or.us
Casey Vitek – Social Communication Classroom SEA
Years at Liberty: 1
Education: Linn Benton Community College – General Studies
Fun Fact: I love spending time with my boys and doing things outside!
casey.vitek@albany.k12.or.us
Erin Talsma – SEA
Years at Liberty: 8
Education: University of Idaho (B.S.)
Fun Fact: I am fascinated by geology and have a rock collection. I especially like collecting heart shaped rocks.
erin.talsma@albany.k12.or.us
Stacia Gerard – SEA/FSA
Years at Liberty: 3
Education: Associates degree from Portland Community College in Health Information Management
Fun Facts: My favorite place in the world is the ocean! I love to garden, read, and watch movies.
stacia.gerard@albany.k12.or.us
Angela Sally – Behavior Specialist
Years at Liberty: 9
Education: Stanford University (B.A.)
Fun Fact: I played softball at Stanford University. I also love learning new languages, I studied French for five years.
angela.sally@albany.k12.or.us
Les Spangler – Social Comm. Classroom SEA
Years at Liberty: 3
les.spangler@albany.k12.or.us
Summer Conn – Resource SEA
Years at Liberty: 3
Fun Fact: I have traveled to 42 states and visited 8 countries. I still enjoy going to Disney parks and playing with Legos.
summer.conn@albany.k12.or.us
Trish Wilson – Social Learning Classroom SEA
Years at Liberty: 7
trish.wilson@albany.k12.or.us
Tami Dawson – Kitchen Manager
Years at Liberty: 15
Fun Fact: I enjoy taking my kids to Disneyland and Disney World. I love working at Liberty!
tami.dawson@albany.k12.or.us
Claudia Alvarado de Placencia – Custodian
Years at Liberty: 2
claudia.alvarado@albany.k12.or.us