Duniway's 2021 Fall Giving Campaign

Hello my name is Sarah, and this is my fourth year working as the Kindergarten EA.

I am so pleased to be able to be part of the Kindergarten team once again. As well as teaching art lessons every week, I work with the teachers to support them in planning, admin and assessment.  I will also be working with small groups to help support them in their learning.

I have two middle school boys, a sixth grader at ACCESS Academy and a seventh grader at Sellwood Middle School, both Duniway Alums! I have always been an involved member of the Duniway  community—having served on the DAS board, led the Art program and as a former PTA President.

I know how important the first years of school are for kids. In England,  I was a first grade teacher for many years. I then moved to Ethiopia and taught preschool and toddler music classes, before moving to Portland.

Working with the Kindergarteners is always fun because you never know what they are going to say next! 

Hello! My name is Cathy Hilburg and I am the 2nd grade EA. This is my first full year being an EA at Duniway. I am loving every minute of my time supporting your 2nd graders as an EA and working with the 2nd grade team. In previous years I have taught preschool and 4th grade.  I have a degree in Adventure Recreation and a Masters of Arts in Teaching. I have two of my own children at Duniway (3rd & 5th) and feel so grateful to be a part of the Duniway family. I spend my school days supporting the 2nd grade teachers and helping with reading & writing mostly.  I am always happy to support them in any other ways that they need me as well.

I was born and raised in St. Louis, MO, lived in Northern Virginia (DC) for nearly 9 years and have been in Portland for 6 years! Our family loves being in the PNW. When I am not at school, I am either taking my kids to soccer, ballet or drums, going camping, hiking, and or other outdoor adventures.  My family loves to be outside!

Hello my name is Christy Suib and the students call me Ms. Christy. This is my 5th year as an EA at Duniway. As a mother of three children in PPS, I am very aware of the strengths, challenges, and absolute wonder of elementary-aged students. With the new school year underway, I continue to be amazed by my own children and yours, with their perseverance, compassion and willingness to help and teach each other.

 I am also tuned into the challenges and hardships these students face. With my past work experience with at-risk and marginalized youth in Portland, including running programs for homeless, runaway, and youth involved in the Juvenile Justice System, I am passionate about young people and creating equitable access to education and learning. This always remains in the forefront of my work.