Category: teacher

Margot grew up in a French household and has worked for many years in the culinary arts and on all sorts of rural and urban farms around the U.S. and internationally.

Mike is a retired professional forester and public policy facilitator and mediator. He is a volunteer community mediator and enjoys engaging with people from around the world to learn from them and to help them adapt to living in our community.

Nanci really loves teaching and has taught English at all levels and all ages, from beginners to advanced students and senior citizens.

Irene is a retired elementary teacher and informal educator with a passion for teaching and learning. She enjoys connecting with all people and is a firm believer in the healing

Olha is a friendly teacher, dedicated to creating a safe and joyful learning space for all. She’s an animal lover, a tea enthusiast, and a firm believer in the magic of hugs.

Maryane is a volunteer and a student at CMLC. She enjoys the multicultural interactions experiences with the CMLC.

Victoria grew up in a beautiful small town in southern Idaho and attended college in Utah. After dreaming about it for years, they moved to Taiwan, where they taught English as a second language.

Born in Kenya to Indian parents, Sunita spent her formative years in England before relocating to the United States and eventually settling in Corvallis. She is passionate about using her international background to foster understanding and celebrate diversity.

Melissa is an educator who recently returned to Corvallis, after living in Switzerland for nine years. She embraces community service and is passionate about nature, art, travel and cultures. 

Becky has been a volunteer at CMLC for over 5 years. She says she gets energy from meeting people from other countries and learning about their cultures.