Shiras Stamps-White
Shiras comes to Fire Mountain with years of teaching experience in the Tillamook School District under her belt. She graduated from Brown University with a teaching degree, and continued her education in Science, Art and Education at Oregon State University and University of Oregon. We are thrilled to have Shiras not only as a very experienced teacher but also with a deep knowledge of place-based and project-based learning in our community. She leads our Elementary Class and coordinates projects and activities for all. |
Riley Hawksford
Riley grew up in Cannon Beach and brings a breadth of life experiences to FMS. Through her work at farmer's markets and coffee shops she has been immersed in our coastal community. Riley has worked as an Au Pair in Italy, coaches Soccer each Fall and leads a Rope Skipping club in Seaside. She enjoys being a coach and mentor. Riley brings a warm, welcoming presence, creative ideas and positive energy to our school. We are grateful to have her leading our Pre-K/Kindergarten class. |
Kristin McLaughlin
Kristin grew up climbing trees and frolicking on the seashore of the North Oregon Coast. She attended Portland State University where she studied Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development and went on to teach both Kindergarten and 4th grade for a non-profit in NW Portland. In the years since, she has been a nanny, tutor & mentor for children ages 3-14. After a decade of entrepreneurial endeavors in NYC she moved back to her hometown in 2020 and immersed herself in Fire Mountain School. She has worked every position at FMS, from assistant, to Eagles teacher, after-school teacher, summer camp counselor, board member and now serves as the School Director. |