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OUR STAFF

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Katey Townsend

Principal

I grew up in Newport and lived in Latin America for several years! I love exploring, surfing, eating mochi ice cream, playing softball, being in God's creation, and meeting new people.

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ABIGAIL BOECKMAN

Teacher

I'm originally from Vietnam and grew up in Tualatin, Oregon. Cooking, reading, traveling, and spending quality time with my family are a few of my favorite things to do.

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EMILY MCMILLIN

Teacher

I grew up in Portland, Oregon and my current hometown is Toledo. I enjoy reading, baking, gardening, and going for family walks. I love Jesus, being outside, and eating food - especially sweet treats.

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JENNA SAMOYLICH

Elementary Lead

My family and I have lived in Newport for the last ten years, living in Lebanon, prior to that. I love to be outdoors, play volleyball, sing and worship, and spend time adventuring with my family!

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Nicole Comfort

Teacher

I've been in Oregon since I was 3. Some of my favorite activities are foraging, flower arranging, reading and collecting books, teaching, and family travel. I love Jesus, dark chocolate, and arts and crafts of all kinds! 

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Onie Sewell

Teacher

My hometown is Oregon City, and I moved to Lincoln County in 2016. I love crafting, dragon boating, and spending time with my family.

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Ashlee Conte

Teacher

I was born and raised in sunny San Diego and moved to Oregon in 2017. I enjoy cooking, being crafty, crabbing, and spending time with my family and friends. 

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Ms. Sherrie

Office Manager

 My hometown is Sacramento. I've been in Oregon for 38 years and moved to Newport in 2002. I love Jesus, my family, camping and baking. My favorite color is Teal. 

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Ms. Michelle

Teacher

I grew up in Dallas, OR but have also lived in Corvallis. I moved to this area in 2016 I enjoy running, cycling, reading, and spending time with my family.

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Ms. Kristin

Teacher

I grew up volunteering at church, and I played soccer. I love encouraging kids to grow strong, confident, and creative through movement and teamwork. In my free time, you’ll find me sipping protein iced coffee, hanging out with my kids, or taking our lab, Bella, for a walk. 

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Ms. Crystal

Middle & High School Coordinator

 I was born and raised in Southern Oregon and moved to the coast 15 years ago. I enjoy going to the gym, reading, photography, hiking and spending quality time with my family. 

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Mr. Tosh

Teacher

 My hometown is Julian, CA. I am retired as a Family Wealth advisor with Morgan Stanley. Moved and retired to Waldport in 2020. My favorite thing to do is singing with the worship team and serving our community.

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Lindsay Bales

School Support Specialist

My hometown is Navarre, Florida and Waldport, Oregon. My hobbies are baking, raising animals, and being in nature. I love to bake and get creative in the kitchen! My favorite color is green.

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Tiffany McEneny

Office Manager

I grew up in Waldport and moved around for 10 years before I came back home to the coast. I love traveling, gardening, art, and design. I'm a total foodie! But, my favorite thing is spending quality time with my family.

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ADAM DURKIN

Teacher

My hometown is Waldport, Oregon, Eureka, California, and Demour, Lebanon. I enjoy fishing, traveling, camping, spending time with Franklin (my cat), golfing, woodworking, and finding agates.

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JANICE NOVAK

Literacy Coach

I was born and raised in Jefferson Wisconsin. At home, I enjoy quilting and fishing with my husband. I've spent time in Haiti and Nigeria, teaching English literacy and sewing.

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MARIA NIKITCHUK

Teacher

My birthplace is Kiev, Ukraine but I mostly grew up in Lebanon, Oregon. I love spending time with family, singing, playing piano, cooking, baking, painting, puzzling, and getting to know people.

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Rebekah Borden

Teacher

I moved to Oregon in 2007. I have been a teacher for 6 years. I enjoy being outside working with my hands, being around animals, and working with children. I am excited to join SBCS this year!

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Justin Tucker

Facilities Coordinator

I am from Clovis California. My family and I live in Florence. I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors, going on road trips, woodworking, and riding motorcycles.

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Ms. Tina

Teacher

 My hometowns are Miles City, Montana, Torrington, Wyoming, and Twin Falls, Idaho. I moved to Newport in 2018. I enjoy hiking, bicycle riding, rock climbing, gardening, Bible study, & spending time with my family. 

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Ms. Sharon

Teacher

 I grew up in Estacada, Oregon and my first job was fighting forest fires. I love playing piano and banjo and even played in a bluegrass band. And, oh, do I love math! 

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Ms. Jaime

Teacher

 I am originally from Los Angeles, and raised my family in Georgia before moving to the Oregon Coast in 2023. I'm a total word and book nerd. I enjoy reading books on theology and art, as well as spending time laughing with my family. We are a lively bunch! 

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Ms. Isabelle

Teacher

I was born and raised in this wonderful county and raising a family here was always the goal. My passions are serving others, spending quality time with loved ones, photography, and hiking. 

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Mr. Wood

Teacher

 I grew up in Idaho, but graduated high school and college in Oregon. I have been a teacher for over 30 years and love to teach about science in an environment where I get to include God in everything. 

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Ms. Hanne

Teacher

My hometown is Madras, Oregon and I was born in Mesa, Arizona. My favorite things to do are anything with my family. We love the outdoors as well as the Lord. We are typically fishing, hunting, baking, going on walks, and anything outdoors.

South Beach Christian School Pre-K to 6th Grade

809 SE 2nd St, Newport, OR 97365

school@southbeachchurch.org | (541) 819-7722

South Beach Christian School Middle School & High School

215 NW 15th St. Newport, OR 97365

school@southbeachchurch.org | (541) 833-2650

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