Julie Watterson

wattersonj@grantesd.k12.or.us
Phone ext: 301

Julie was born in Portland, Oregon and lived and attended school in the Gresham area. After graduating from Gresham High School, she went to college to pursue a career to be a Physical Education Teacher. In 2002, Julie graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Sports Science with an option in Physical Education Teacher Education. While in college, she met and later married Levi Watterson in May 2005. In September 2006, they had their first child Savannah. They currently live in John Day, Oregon where her husband is self employed as a Logger. Julie started work at Long Creek School in November 2005. She worked as a paraprofessional for Special Education and Speech for the school years of 2005-06 and 2006-07. Julie currently works as the school administrative assistant. She has plans for the future to return to school and earn her teaching credential. Julie enjoys working at Long Creek School and looks forward to many more years to come.

Roy Durfee

durfeer@grantesd.k12.or.us
Phone ext. 302

Bio to come.

Linda K Hunt

huntl@grantesd.k12.or.us
Phone ext. 305

My parents met while my Dad was in the Military and stationed in England. My brother and I were both born there. I have four girls who graduated from Long Creek School. All the girls have been successful and I believe much of that can be attributed to a strong education that they received in Long Creek. I have worked at Long Creek School District for fourteen years. I have done everything from Coaching to working as a Classroom Aide, Preschool Teacher, Speech and Special Education Aide, Custodian and now working as the Cook in the lunchroom. Long Creek was a great place to grow up and raise my girls. With three generations that have been in the Long Creek Schools, I’ve always been interested in the success of our school and community and I believe we are continuing to build a strong educational environment for the students who attend Long Creek Schools.

Fred Drake

drakef@grantesd.k12.or.us
Phone ext: 306

Mr. Drakes asks that you stop by and visit if you wish to get to know him.

Robert Coulson

coulsonr@grantesd.k12.or.us
Phone ext. tba

Robert and his wife, Holly have traveled halfway across the globe to join us this year so that Robert can teach our students Language Arts and Social Studies. Check back for an updated photo and bio as the year begins!

Tina Lau

laut@grantesd.k12.or.us
Phone ext. 310

I lived in Hawaii for most of my life and moved to Eastern Oregon about 4 years ago to experience living in a different place.  Since I grew up in the tropics, I am used to being outdoors year-round even when it rains.  I enjoy the winters in Eastern Oregon because snow is so beautiful on the landscape.   The summer climate allows me to garden throughout the summer; and then I can look forward to preserving home-grown food in the Fall.  Having rows of canned fruits and vegetables in the pantry is a pleasure and accomplishment for me.  Teaching at Long Creek School has allowed me to meet a community I may not have known otherwise.  In teaching, I also learn a great deal.

Gene Russell

russelle@grantesd.k12.or.us
Phone ext: 307

Bio to come.

Craig Bradley

bradleyc@grantesd.k12.or.us
Phone ext. tba

Craig is joining Long Creek School to teach Spanish and several other subjects, including middle school classes. Craig brings 26 years of teaching experience both in the US and in Taiwan. Please check back as the school year starts for a bio and photo!

Patch Freeman

freemanp@grantesd.k12.or.us
Phone ext. 315

Mr. Patch Freeman was raised in Crescent City, CA. There he attended grade school and high school. He went to college at California State University, Chico, earning a Business Management Degree. Mr. Freeman went on to graduate school at Humboldt State University in Eureka, California. While at HSU, he received an elementary teaching certificate. After teaching for two years in the Del Norte School District, Mr. Freeman and his wife Jennie moved to Long Creek and he has taught here for ten years. Mr. Freeman is currently teaching a 4/5/6 combination class. He has been involved in coaching basketball, baseball and golf while at Long Creek. Mr. Freeman believes that the Long Creek area is a great place to live and work. The Long Creek area offers a variety of outdoor activities that the Freeman family enjoys. Mr. Freeman believes Long Creek School has been, and will continue to be, a great place for students to receive an education.

Denise Porter

porterd@grantesd.k12.or.us
Phone ext. 316

Mrs. Denise Porter was born and raised in Coos Bay on the Oregon coast. She graduated from Marshfield High School, then went on to earn a degree in Elementary Education from Western Oregon University in Monmouth. She began her teaching career at Long Creek School in the winter of 1991 with a class of second graders. Then for several years, she taught Kindergarten in the morning and Title I/Special Education in the afternoon. During those years, she also coached the high school cheerleaders. For the past few years she has taught mostly Kindergarten-second grade, some years Kindergarten-third grade. Mrs. Porter believes that teaching in a small family oriented school has been a very rewarding profession. Mrs. Porter has been married to her husband, Don since 1992. His family was one of the original families that homesteaded and settled the Long Creek area. Mr. Porter is the current Mayor of Long Creek. Mrs. Porter has served on the city council. They both enjoy being involved in small town life, and being close to the great outdoors.

Danna Moodenbaugh

moodenbaughd@grantesd.k12.or.us
Phone ext: 317

Danna was born in John Day, Oregon to Red and Nancy Morgan. She was raised in Long Creek, Oregon. She attended K-12th grades at Long Creek School. She married Glenn Moodenbaugh in May of 1989 and they made their home in Long Creek. She spent several years working at the Long Creek School as a teacher aid/playground monitor and for the City of Long Creek as a maintenance person. Danna left her job at the school so she could be at home with her sons, Tyler and Tanner, while they were young. She did in home daycare and some other part- time jobs. In 2004, Danna went back to work at the Long Creek School as a teacher aid/preschool teacher. She enjoys working with children and is proud to be a part of Long Creek School.

Silver Kelley

kelleys@grantesd.k12.or.us
Phone ext: