Forest Hills Elementary

OUR STAFF

• Primary Team
  • Alison Tinger
  • Alison Bertrand
  • Molly Stephan
  • Kristin O'Connor
  • Lori Caldwell
  • Tammy Huske/Jennifer Navarre
• 3rd/4th Team
• 5th/6th Team
• Specialists
• Support

The Primary Team

Alison Bertrand, Alison Tinger, Jennifer Navarre, Tammy Huske, Lori Caldwell,        Kristin O'Connor, Molly Mattson-Stephan

Molly Mattson-Stephan graduated from the University of Oregon.  This is Molly’s 21st year at Forest Hills. Molly is the mother of an adorable and feisty preschooler and a step mother to two equally adorable and well-behaved “tweens”.  A voracious reader and arts enthusiast, Molly enjoys sharing her excitement in these areas with her students and colleagues. When not parenting, teaching or reading, Molly enjoys traveling, running and sailing with her husband, Jim.

Lori Caldwell graduated from Portland State and Willamette University.  Having grown up in Lake Oswego, she is thrilled to be teaching in the school district that raised her.  She has taught at Forest Hills for 10 years.  Lori is the mother of two handsome and active boys, ages 6 and 2.  When she is not teaching, Lori enjoys listening to music, travelling, baking goodies, and playing with her boys.  

Kristin O’Connor graduated from the University of Portland.  She completed her student teaching at Forest Hills and this is her 3rd year as a full time teacher.  Prior to Forest Hills, Kristin traveled in South America and taught English in Santiago, Chile.  Kristin has a passion for photography, loves to cook and enjoys eating at new restaurants.

Alison Tinger graduated from University of Oregon.  She has taught Kindergarten at Forest Hills for the past 3 years.  Alison is a proud mother to two Forest Hills Falcons, ages 6 and 9.  An active cyclist and runner, Alison enjoys many other activities, such as travel, crafting, reading and spending time with family and good friends.  She finds joy in reading aloud to children, especially when their eyes twinkle with excitement!  

Jennifer Navarre graduated from University of Reno Nevada.  After teaching 7 years in the San Diego Unified School District, and taking time out for her daughters, she teamed up with Tammy Huske and has taught at Forest Hills for three years.  Jennifer is the mother of two beautiful girls, ages 10 and 8.  Jennifer enjoys swimming, distance running and reading historical fiction.  

Tammy Huske graduated from Western Oregon and has been teaching for 21 years.  She has taught all of the elementary grade levels, and has especially enjoyed the last five years at second grade.   Tammy is a mother of three children, ages 13, 11 and 9.  She enjoys reading, baking for her family and watching her children’s art and sporting activities.

 Alison Bertrand graduated from the University of Victoria.  After short teaching stints in B.C., California and Korea, she has taught in Lake Oswego for the past 20 years.  Alison enjoys active pursuits such as cycling, hiking and camping.  Traveling anywhere is high on her list, and she relishes the adventure of visiting new places and trying new things.   Gardening, reading and spending time with her family at home (son Steffen is a recent high school graduate) and spending time in Canada are important parts of Alison’s life.