The People Who Show Up for Your Child Every Day.

Dr. Block is a school counselor at Edison, where she is grateful to support an amazing group of students in realizing their strengths and interests. She is passionate about supporting students to thrive in the academic, social-emotional, and future planning aspects of their high school experience. In her free time, Dr. Block loves spending time with her spouse and her Australian cattle dog, gardening, baking, and crafting. She loves that Edison’s environment naturally lends to students embracing self-expression and taking on new challenges and opportunities, taking ownership of their own learning and being the best versions of themselves.

Maggi joined the Edison staff in 2018, and currently teaches Algebra 2/Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus. She feels very fortunate to be a part of Edison, saying that her favorite part about our school is watching students cultivate a loving and supportive community with one another. In class, Ms. B emphasizes the importance of accommodating students and fostering a safe space for sharing ideas and thinking – math is fun and beautiful and we can all solve the same problem differently! Maggi enjoys playing volleyball, hiking, being a mom, and taking her canoe out.

Craig Busic has been a member of the Edison community since 1995 and serves as the school’s Health instructor. He also coordinates Edison’s Excursion Program and Outdoor School leadership with the Multnomah County ESD.

Outside of Edison, Craig enjoys photography, traveling to new destinations by road or plane, playing tennis, and walking his best little bud, Buddy.

Craig has made his career at Edison a lifelong one because of the unique community of students and staff who are united by a shared purpose: helping each student find success in the ways that work best for them. Guiding students as they discover their own pathways to success makes each day rewarding and enjoyable, and being part of a team that shares that same passion makes it all worthwhile.

Bridget loves helping students get excited about her favorite history subjects, find their own favorites, and figure out what we can learn about ourselves and our community through studying the past.  She enjoys traveling to explore new places and reading to immerse herself in different perspectives and times, though some adventures just reinforce Bridget’s love for her hometown of Portland. She’s an enthusiastic fan of live sports and rarely misses a chance to support the Thorns, Timbers, Fire and any student who invites her to come cheer.  To recharge, Bridget strolls with her dog, dives into crafts and volunteers with friends.

Sharon is a part of the Edison math team and provides classroom instruction in Algebra and Geometry.  Sharon loves working with the Edison student population and is grateful for the small class sizes which allows her to provide more individualized attention to students.  In her free time, Sharon can be found working in her garden, traveling and exploring with her family, or generally enjoying the outdoors.  Her favorite thing about Edison is engaging with the wonderful students and helping them achieve success, while also sharing her passion for math and learning as much if not more from her students than they learn from her.    

Nick is Edison’s Learning Specialist. Nick sees himself as an “extra layer of support” to Edison’s fabulous teachers and staff. Nick is the facilitator and record keeper of all student’s learning plans (ESP’s) and medical records. He collaborates with students, parents, teachers and staff to promote student success. Nick also administers academic testing for all senior students that provides documentation for learning accommodations post-Edison. Working one-to-one with the seniors as they prepare for the future brings him great joy. Nick’s favorite part of the school is the students, who are creative, smart, funny, kind, and genuinely caring toward one another. Outside of Edison, Nick is a counselor in private practice! 

Mary Kate Fellows Russell has been teaching at Edison for 20 years, and she is a former student from 96-98.  She earned an undergraduate degree in Political Theory from The College of Wooster, as well as two master’s degrees in Special Education from Vanderbilt and American University.  When Kate isn’t at school, she is likely with her husband and three children going to plays, listening to books, urban hiking, and attending Portland Fire games.   

Kassie has had many roles at Edison High School over her extensive tenure at our school. She teaches English and is the Service Learning Director.

Kassie has taught writing, reading, and math in high schools, alternative schools, middle school, and summer programs for over 30 years, and has volunteered in classroom since she was in middle school. She graduated from California State University, Fresno with a B.A. in English, where she did extensive graduate work in composition and literature, contributed to the first Graduate English Colloquium, and tutored at the writing center. She has a teaching credential from National University in secondary English and language arts, with an emphasis in cross-cultural academic development, and graduated suma cum laude from Oregon State University’s Master of Education program with an emphasis on diverse and special needs populations.

Prior to Edison, Kassie worked extensively with second-language learners, students with learning differences, and at-risk youth in California, Hawaii, and Oregon. Kassie feels that every student has boundless potential and she delights in helping students achieve academic success and personal pleasure through learning.

Kassie enjoys field trip and excursions, spending time with her fam.

Rachel brings over 20 years of personal experience navigating dyslexia as a mother supporting her children from elementary school through college. These experiences have shaped her deep understanding of diverse learners and the importance of individualized support. At Edison, she teaches Senior Seminar, guiding students through college and career planning, as well as Art, where she fosters creativity and confidence. Originally hired to teach Biology, Rachel continues to share her passion for the life sciences. A Seattle native and U of O alumna, she enjoys travel, art, nature, hiking, family time, and cheering on her Oregon Ducks during football season.

Julie earned an MS in Education Policy and Administration from the University of Oregon in 1987 and an MA in Teaching from Lewis & Clark College in 1989.  She began her career teaching Social Studies at Jefferson High School in Portland.  Teaching at Jefferson, and later in Orange County, California (English Composition and Literature) and the Washington D.C. area (working with suspended middle and high school students) allowed her to realize she was ill equipped to support the literacy skills of struggling students.  Upon returning to Oregon in 2001 she was introduced to the Orton-Gillingham approach and began the training that would enable her to successfully support students with learning differences.  She is a member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy and the International Dyslexia Association.  In addition to working at Edison, Julie works with students at public and private K-12 schools in the Portland metro area and with adults at Portland Community College.

Hannah Holt is a Linguistics Teacher at Edison High School. She works with students one-on-one and in small groups, expanding reading skills. As an Orton-Gillingham Clinician, she enjoys discovering Edison’s students’ strengths and applying them in her individualized lessons. She encourages students to dream big. Outside work, Hannah enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her husband and four children. She is also a multi-published author with works honored by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the Oregon Spirit Award, and the Alan Alda Institute for Communicating Science.

As an American Sign Language teacher at Edison High School since 2019, Megan is passionate about ASL and dedicated to promoting respect, awareness, and education about the Deaf community. Her connection to the Deaf community began in childhood, when some of her closest friends were Deaf. Megan holds her BA in ASL-English Interpretation from Columbia College Chicago. One of the most rewarding parts of teaching is watching students’ language acquisition not only develop, but thrive – and seeing their excitement and confidence grow as they learn ASL. Outside of teaching, she enjoys soapmaking, fly fishing, fly tying, yoga, camping, and exploring new places with her husband and 3-year-old daughter. 

Colin is a member of Edison’s Math Department, where he teaches mathematics as a way for students to develop grit and critical problem-solving strategies. He loves sharing his varied passions through Edison’s elective programs, frequently teaching interactive courses like boatbuilding, swing dancing, and Ultimate Frisbee. Outside the classroom, when he isn’t working on his latest home renovation project, Colin can be found paddling or backpacking into the wilderness with his family. For Colin, the ultimate reward is watching students grow and transform during their years at Edison, and he feels honored to be a part of their story.

Shanna teaches Physics and Senior Seminar at Edison, and loves creating relationships and getting to know her students.  She strives to help students connect her curriculum to their real life in order to make it meaningful. Outside of school, Shanna loves traveling to see her adult children in California, pilates, kayaking, healthy cooking, and swimming.  She thinks that the Edison community is so special because it is a safe place where students feel loved and cared for as they grow into amazing adults. 

Carrie Lucas returned to Edison High School in 2026 to continue serving neurodiverse students—her true passion—bringing with her 20 years of experience in the mental health field and a deep commitment to whole-student support. Carrie previously spent over a decade at Edison, from 2011 to 2024, where she supported a comprehensive counseling program serving students across academic, social, and emotional needs. Carrie holds a Master of Education in School Counseling from Lewis & Clark College, a Master of Science in Art Therapy from Eastern Virginia Medical School, and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from George Mason University. Outside of school, Carrie loves spending time exploring the Pacific Northwest outdoors, watching her son play baseball, and spending time with friends and family.  An avid sewer, she’s always looking to learn new creative outlets and expand her crafting skills.

As an English and Drama teacher at Edison, Maureen loves helping students to build confidence in expressing themselves. A graduate of Montana State University, Billings with a BSEd in Secondary English, she went on to earn her Master’s at Lesley University, focusing on integrating the creative arts into the curriculum. After years of teaching children’s theatre, traveling the world, handling reptiles, and otherwise avoiding a full-time job, Maureen began at Edison as a substitute teacher in 1996 and soon moved to a full-time position. Outside of school, she enjoys hiking, camping, snowshoeing, practicing yoga, foraging for mushrooms, and exploring the U.S and Canada by motorcycle.

Leda teaches Earth Science where she gets to teach how remarkable our planet is.  Leda appreciates being part of a community where having a learning difference is normalized and students are encouraged and supported to advocate for themselves. When not at school, Leda enjoys spending time with her teen aged daughters, her husband, family, and friends and being outside exploring beautiful places. Leda is grateful to be part of the incredible community of students, families, and educators at Edison.

Camie is one of our Orton Gillingham Linguistics tutors. She became part of Edison in 2018 and loves working with high school students. She enjoys learning about the English language, reading (especially historical fiction) and being an encouraging voice to others. During the last year, two of her own kids graduated college and one graduated high school and she wholeheartedly loves being their mom. Her husband and family have lived in Oregon nearly 20 years and love exploring, hiking, and traveling to National Parks in the US. Instead of doing any of the driving on these adventures, she reads her books and enjoys the views.

Christy is a mathematics teacher who chooses Edison because we truly can help every student grow as a learner and a person.  She teaches Algebra for freshmen and sophomores and Statistics for Seniors.  Christy enjoys developing curriculum materials that support the needs of her students and is especially proud of the many Statistics projects that allow students to dive into the topics of their choice.   Some of her favorite Electives to teach are Dungeons and Dragons, Pilates/Strength, and MIndful Art.  When not teaching, Christy loves dance, strength training, kayaking, the Cubs, music, reading, and talking to (and for) her tuxedo cat.  

Wendy tutors in Edison’s Department of Literacy Instruction, where she provides explicit literacy instruction in Orton-Gillingham (OG) therapeutic groups. Her journey as a parent of a child with a learning difference inspired her to pursue Orton-Gillingham training and deepened her commitment to supporting learners and families. Wendy joined Edison in 2023 as a certified OG Associate Practitioner with a Master’s degree in Education and a background as a licensed teacher. She creates dynamic, multisensory learning experiences that inspire Edison’s hardworking, curious, creative, and kind learners to discover their strengths and realize their potential. When asked why she teaches at Edison, Wendy’s answer is simple: “I do it for love.”

Christine joined the Edison team in 2025 as an English and History teacher. A former lawyer and self-described literary nerd, Christine believes written communication is an important form of advocacy and self-expression, and she enjoys helping each student develop their unique voice and sense of curiosity. There’s a lot Ms. Webb loves about Edison, but her favorite part is the people – she laughs with and learns from her students and colleagues every day. Outside of school, Ms. Webb enjoys birding, photography, and rooting for the Portland Thorns and Oregon Ducks!

Rowan teaches Biology at and serves as advisor to the Student Government, helping students build leadership and organizational skills alongside their academic growth. What she values most about Edison is the chance to spend meaningful time with students and build real bonds — connections that make it possible to support each student’s success, both in and out of the classroom. Outside of school, Rowan can be found outdoors, walking her dogs, birdwatching, or cheering on her two teenagers at their sporting events.  

Richard Weyker grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and earned a degree in Political Science from the University of Arizona before beginning his career in education. He has spent more than a decade teaching Social Studies and is excited to join the Edison High School community. Richard values the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and appreciates Edison’s small class sizes, which allow for individualized support. Outside the classroom, he enjoys spending time with his partner and their dog, Munro. He is an avid reader, enjoys hiking, plays guitar, and remains a loyal—if occasionally heartbroken—Green Bay Packers fan.

Mr. Wilkins teaches English to our seniors and Civics to our sophomores. He loves Edison’s small class-sizes, which allow him to individualize each student’s learning experience and provide them with the specific support they need to be successful. When he’s not obsessing over his curriculum, he enjoys reading, playing video games, birdwatching, and spending time with his wife, daughter, cat, and crazy chihuahua. Mr. Wilkins finds immense value in Edison’s student community, particularly their diverse range of interests and personalities that fill him with joy, curiosity, and laughter. 

Sharon is an Orton Gillingham certified Linguistics tutor. She is an Associate in the Orton Gillingham Academy, and is working toward her certification at the Clinical level. She has always loved reading and language, so helping students acquire literacy skills is a perfect fit. She loves creating lasting relationships with students and watching them grow during their time at Edison. When she is not working, Sharon enjoys tending her garden, skiing, and spending time with friends and family.