Category: teacher

Marissa has an MA from Portland State University in teaching ESL and taught for over 25 years. She enjoys fine arts, hiking, kayaking, contra dancing, and traveling the world.

Neel graduated from University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. In addition to his other activities he runs a STEM non-profit in Corvallis called siliconbox.org.

With a background in anthropology, Cat loves learning through travel. New to Oregon, she enjoys exploring the pacific coast, backpacking, reading, and hanging out with her cats! She also fosters dogs and kittens with Heartland Humane Society.

Linda has always believed that being a student of other cultures and customs is one of the truest paths to understanding ourselves.

Elena reinvents herself as an apprentice, as well as a teacher of matters related to the energy of individual expression and collective consciousness.

With a multicultural background, Qinghua enjoys connecting research with practice, teaching Chinese to children, promoting equity, and sharing Chinese culture with the community.

He enjoys learning about cultures and other languages. David has been an English/Spanish Interpreter who has a love for traveling, photography, hiking, biking and kayaking.

Rachael is a global learner and lover of languages. She has lived in China, Chile, and Italy. Currently residing in Oregon, she enjoys a welcoming community of people, mushrooms, plants, and waterfalls.

Judith Ferlini studied Art and Visual Communication in the University of Costa Rica. She moved to Corvallis, dedicated to the creation of art in her own studio.

Anissa is a Public Health major on the Pre-PA track at Oregon State University. As a dedicated member of the MEChA de OSU and a Resident Assistant, Anissa is passionate about advocacy, community service, and creating supportive environments.