Welcome to PSD – Kristin Olson
Kristin Olson Special Education Teacher Pendleton Early Learning Center Kristin grew up in Spokane and Neah Bay, Washington. She is new to Pendleton. She earned her Associate of Applied Science […]
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Welcome to PSD – Katie Groshong
Katie Groshong 5th Grade Teacher McKay Creek Elementary School Katie grew up in Pendleton and has lived here most of her life, only moving away a couple of years for […]
Welcome to PSD – Laura Castro
Laura Castro Special Education Teacher Sunridge Middle School Laura grew up in Delta, Utah, a small town that gave her a strong sense of community. She is new to Pendleton […]
Welcome to PSD – Rebecca Lauer
Rebecca Lauer Social Studies & Math Teacher Sunridge Middle School Rebecca grew up in Pendleton and graduated from Pendleton High School in 1992. She left for college in 1996 and […]
Welcome to PSD – Kate Evans
Kate Evans 1st Grade Teacher Sherwood Heights Elementary School Kate grew up in Newberg, Oregon, and is brand new to Pendleton. She received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from […]
Welcome to PSD – Blakely Rudolph
Blakely Rudolph English Language Arts Teacher Pendleton High School & Hawthorne High School Blakely grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana, and moved to the Pacific Northwest when she was 15 […]
Welcome to PSD – Tabitha Kopf
Tabitha Kopf 5th Grade Teacher Sherwood Heights Elementary School Tabitha grew up in Meridian, Idaho, and has lived in Pendleton for one year. She attended Eastern Oregon University where she […]
Sherwood Heights Elementary Rip City Rally
Sherwood Spurs were thrilled to welcome representatives from the Portland Trail Blazers for an energetic assembly on September 17, 2025.
Welcome to PSD – Dana DeCasas
Dana DeCasas Special Education Teacher Washington Elementary School Dana grew up in Grants Pass, Oregon, and recently moved to Pendleton. She attended Western Governors University to earn a bachelor’s degree […]
Superintendent Message – September 2025
A video message from Superintendent Jensen.