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Learn more about ODS Staff and AmeriCorps Members
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Please see below for information on Staff working at NYC's OutDoor High School. If you would like to learn more about AmeriCorps Members serving at NYC's OutDoor High School, please visit the AmeriCorps Staff and Members page.
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Jeff Orlandini
ODS Principal
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Jeff grew up in Tigard and attended college in Eugene. Upon completion of his degree in Sociology, he moved to Detroit where he worked with young adults in education programming. He later moved to Chicago where he was the Program Director of an AmeriCorps program that served more than 600 youth annually. He is excited to be back in Eugene where he enjoys biking, hiking and snowboarding.
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Stephen Moore
ODS Instructor
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Stephen Moore was born and raised in Southern California. Southern California allowed for many outdoor activities while growing up from hiking near a family cabin in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, sailing out of King Harbor in Redondo Beach, surfing the beaches of California coastline, the occasional ski trip and learning equestrian skills on local trials. His formal education is that of a B.A. in Sociology from Cal. State Long Beach and an Education Specialist teaching credential from Cal. State Long Beach as well. Past time recreation now includes fly fishing, horseback riding, Aikido training, reading, hiking, cycling, and other forms of exercise.
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Jay Runte
Career Education Teacher
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Jay has been at the Northwest Youth Corps OutDoor School for four years teaching Career Education and coordinating service learning projects. Before coming to NYC Jay worked for the Appalachian Mountain Club at two backcountry huts in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Jay studied Recreation and Parks Management at Cortland College in New York State. In his free time he enjoys skiing and rafting.
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Monique Graves
WIA Grant Coordinator
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Monique Graves joined NYC as a YouthWorks team leader in the summer of 2004. Upon completing her degree in Gender Studies and Sociology from The George Washington University, Monique returned to Oregon to work at the Outdoor High School. Monique enjoys great literature, spontaneous road trips, coffee and exploring the beautiful northwest.
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Charlie Wilshire
Classroom Instructor
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Charlie Wilshire grew up in the Portland area and received his B.A. in English from the University of Oregon. He worked as a contractor for ten years prior to returning to the University of Oregon for his M.A. in Education. After teaching in high schools in Albany and Central Linn, he enrolled for a semester course in Patagonia with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and the University of Utah. During the winter, Charlie coaches the high school Nordic ski racing teams in the Eugene 4J School District. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, running, backpacking, skiing, scuba diving and tinkering with wood.
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Cale Day
WIA Grant Coordinator
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Cale Day grew up in southern California where he developed a love for the outdoors, became an Eagle Scout, and earned his B.A. in sociology from the University of California, San Diego. Cale moved to Eugene last year to be a crewleader at the Outdoor School and is excited to be back at the school. He enjoys running and skiiing in his free time.
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Scott Thompson
Science Instructor
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Scott grew up in different parts of Oregon and Washington. He attended Oregon State University and received a B.S. in biology in 2000. Scott was also a crew leader for Northwest Youth Corps in 2002-2004. He earned his Masters in Education from Pacific Lutheran University in 2005. After teaching science in Tacoma for two years, Scott decided to return to Oregon, and is excited to be back at NYC! In his spare time Scott enjoys hiking, backpacking, skiing, and attending OSU football games.
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