My name is Michelle Bennett and I have the privilege of being the Pre-School teacher at LVCS. Our pre-school program is unique in that you can enroll your 3-4 year old child and remain in the same public school system through the 8^th grade.

It is my goal to prepare my students with the skills and confidence they will need as t hey transition to kindergarten and beyond. We accomplish this by having fun learning within a structured curriculum designed just for them. I model my classroom and daily activities to the same standards as the K-8 program. This cannot be accomplished in a daycare environment.

I love my job, I love my students and I love my school. My husband Rick and I have been married almost 30 years and his family has been a part of the Pedee/Bridgeport schools since the 1940’s. Our three boys have all gone to school here; the youngest is now in 3rd grade. I believe the “family” atmosphere is one of LVCS’s strongest features.

I enjoy painting; gardening and helping my family take care of our little farm.

I encourage everyone to come out and visit our classroom and our school. It’s worth the trip!!

Michelle Bennett

My name is Cecilia Chavez and this will be my 5^th year at LVCS 4 years as the kindergarten teacher and this year first grade. This year I have the pleasure of working towards my reading endorsement. I am very fortunate to be part of such a fantastic school, I couldn’t think of being anywhere else! There are so many activities and projects that I have planned this year. One of the best things about being in a small school is not only the working with a great  staff but the family atmosphere.  I look forward to getting to know each of the students and their families.

I am originally from California and at times miss the sun. J I moved about 9 years ago and attended Willamette University. After receiving my bachelors I decided to stay in school and received my masters at Willamette M.A.T program. What can I say, I liked the school!  Soon after I applied for a teacher job at LVCS. It was a pleasant surprise to find Mrs. Austin teaching right next door as we had both attended the M.A.T program together.

My goal is to instill a love of reading in every student and turn them into a life-long learner.  I believe that in order to be successful each student needs to have a solid foundation in all the core subjects but also have fun during the process.

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Mrs. Austin's Assignment Notes 

My name is Elaine Austin and this is my fourth year at Bridgeport Elementary.

I am a non-traditional teacher.  I had attended college many years ago, but did not finish my degree until all of my children were grown and on their own. I returned to school ( Western Oregon University ) and completed my bachelor’s degree in 2004.  The following year I entered Willamette University and received my Masters in Education, in the same class as Ms. Chavez.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the past few years with my 3^rd and 4^th graders. They are a lively and engaging group of children who get excited about learning. 

As we have diligently worked to bring our country school into the 21^st century, we have realized that we have the best of both worlds.  We are surrounded by our lovely, quiet woods, but have nearly every amenity that is offered in city schools.

When I’m not in my classroom, you will undoubtedly find me playing on the floor with Sophie, Cole, Andrew, and Tori – four of my grandchildren who live nearby.  Ava lives in Texas while Noah and Javan are in North Carolina , so visits with them are less frequent though greatly cherished.

My earlier background is from over 20 years of service in the United States Navy and being a youth athletics coach for much of my adult life.

My main philosophy for education is that all students deserve a great education and I try not to let anything get in my way of providing that to my students. I want my students to feel safe, engaged and to feel they can succeed.

Hope to see you at Pedee

The Monmouth / Independence Bus will pick up at Roth's. On Monday the students will be dropped off between 2:50 pm and 2:55 pm. On Tuesday through Friday it will be between 3:20 pm and 3:25 pm.