Over 250 family members, staff, parents and former students gathered for a tribute to two well respected teachers. The retirement of Rich Bolton and Lorne Jones not only brought the school to laughter and tears, but rejoined a community and was a testimony to the many lives that have been touched by this school. Our mission of "Building the Kingdom of God Through Christian Education" was evident as alumni lined up to span the gym. With a parent at the head of the line and her daughter, a current student at the end of the line, it was an amazing site to view!

Forest Hills Classroom Teachers

Kindergarten through fifth grade classes are self-contained. Grades 6-8 are semi-departmentalized and move from room to room for some subjects. To send an email, click on the name of the staff member, to view the classroom page click on the grade.

Teacher

Education / Statement

Sandy Hoffman
Kindergarten

Appointed 1994

Concordia Teachers
College, BS Ed.

My foremost goal is that all the children know that God loves them and made each of them special. Then my goal is to enable them to begin working with words and numbers in a positive way so they enjoy learning.

Sandy Hoffman

Joy Gehlen
1st Grade

Appointed 2005

Pacific Lutheran, BAE

My personal mission is to provide an environment where students are excited about learning, grow in their relationship with God, and develop strong academic and social skills.

Joy Gehlen

Sarah Hoffman
Multiage K-2

Appointed 1995

Concordia, BAE
Lesley University, MEd

Marcia Langbehn
2nd Grade

Appointed 2001

Concordia Teachers College, BS Ed.

To share Jesus and his love, forgiveness and promises with students everyday and in every way!

Marcia Langbehn

Sharon Thompson
3rd Grade

Appointed 2001

Calvin College, B.A.
Western Washington University, M. A.

I believe every child is created by God with their own unique talents and abilities. I strive to meet the needs of every child by starting where they are and building upon that foundation. I believe in giving the children lots of freedom in choosing what to read, write or report on. I encourage all children to set goals for themselves.

Sharon Thompson

Elizabeth Hofrichter
4th Grade

Appointed 2008

University of Florida, BAE
University of Florida, MEd

My goal as an educator is to instill in my students the desire to become life-long learners. I want them to be excited about school and extend that attitude throughout their lives. It is also my calling to envelop them in God's love, acceptance and teachings.

Elizabeth Hofrichter

Julie Rickman
5th Grade

Appointed 1997

Trinity College, BA
Lesley University, MEd

I strive to do my best to let God's love and truth show through me. I want my students to learn about Him and to develop the skills they need to thrive in God's world. Helping students to enjoy reading and introducing them to Christian music are a couple of my passions.

Julie Rickman

Merv Munster
6th Grade
6-8 Science

Appointed 2004

Concordia Teachers College, BS Ed.

Each student is gifted with different abilities; each has his own weaknesses. I strive to help students grow, using the talents God has given them to a degree that is challenging.

Merv Munster

Renee Reitmeier
7th Grade
6-8 Social Studies

Appointed 2004

Biola University, BA
Pacific University, MAT

To teach the future is a tremendous honor and responsibility. I strive, with God leading and guiding, to educate, motivate and inspire young adults so they may be encouraged to live a life for Christ.

Renee Reitmeier

Terry Plucknett
8th Grade
6-8 Math

Appointed 2008

Concordia Portland, BA
Secondary Ed, Advanced Math

My goal as an educator is to instill in the students a lifestyle of Christian living. In all areas of school and life, Christ should be seen and I will encourage that growth in the classroom.

Terry Plucknett

Teacher	Education / Statement

Sandy Hoffman Kindergarten	Appointed 1994 Concordia Teachers College, BS Ed.
	My foremost goal is that all the children know that God loves them and made each of them special. Then my goal is to enable them to begin working with words and numbers in a positive way so they enjoy learning. Sandy Hoffman

Joy Gehlen 1st Grade	Appointed 2005 Pacific Lutheran, BAE
	My personal mission is to provide an environment where students are excited about learning, grow in their relationship with God, and develop strong academic and social skills. Joy Gehlen

Sarah Hoffman Multiage K-2	Appointed 1995 Concordia, BAE Lesley University, MEd


Marcia Langbehn 2nd Grade	Appointed 2001 Concordia Teachers College, BS Ed.
	To share Jesus and his love, forgiveness and promises with students everyday and in every way! Marcia Langbehn

Sharon Thompson 3rd Grade	Appointed 2001 Calvin College, B.A. Western Washington University, M. A.
	I believe every child is created by God with their own unique talents and abilities. I strive to meet the needs of every child by starting where they are and building upon that foundation. I believe in giving the children lots of freedom in choosing what to read, write or report on. I encourage all children to set goals for themselves. Sharon Thompson

Elizabeth Hofrichter 4th Grade	Appointed 2008 University of Florida, BAE University of Florida, MEd
	My goal as an educator is to instill in my students the desire to become life-long learners. I want them to be excited about school and extend that attitude throughout their lives. It is also my calling to envelop them in God's love, acceptance and teachings. Elizabeth Hofrichter

Julie Rickman 5th Grade	Appointed 1997 Trinity College, BA Lesley University, MEd
	I strive to do my best to let God's love and truth show through me. I want my students to learn about Him and to develop the skills they need to thrive in God's world. Helping students to enjoy reading and introducing them to Christian music are a couple of my passions. Julie Rickman

Merv Munster 6th Grade 6-8 Science	Appointed 2004 Concordia Teachers College, BS Ed.
	Each student is gifted with different abilities; each has his own weaknesses. I strive to help students grow, using the talents God has given them to a degree that is challenging. Merv Munster

Renee Reitmeier 7th Grade 6-8 Social Studies	Appointed 2004 Biola University, BA Pacific University, MAT
	To teach the future is a tremendous honor and responsibility. I strive, with God leading and guiding, to educate, motivate and inspire young adults so they may be encouraged to live a life for Christ. Renee Reitmeier

Terry Plucknett 8th Grade 6-8 Math	Appointed 2008 Concordia Portland, BA Secondary Ed, Advanced Math
	My goal as an educator is to instill in the students a lifestyle of Christian living. In all areas of school and life, Christ should be seen and I will encourage that growth in the classroom. Terry Plucknett