Milo Adventist Academy
P.O. Box 278
Days Creek, OR 97429
Days Creek, OR 97429
Milo Academy Staff
Al Andrieux
Serving Milo's kids since 1983
- Position:
- Teacher
- Preparation:
- BA in Psychology, California State University--LA, Secondary Endorsements: Math, History, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Physics
- Classes:
- Science, Social Studies, Math
- Family:
- Wife: Cheryl; Daughter: Ellen
- Hobbies:
- Anything Disney, Rail Baron, Stamp Collecting, American History, Travel
Cheryl Andrieux
Serving Milo's kids since 1983
- Position:
- Retired; Volunteer
- Preparation:
- BA, Math, History, English
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Al; Daughter: Ellen
- Hobbies:
- Collecting Dolls and miniatures, Books, Glassware, Avon bottles
Dawn Baltazar
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Cook
- Preparation:
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Terrance; Children: Nathan, Tyler, Chantel, Jared, Miya, Sam, Eli, and Lila
- Hobbies:
Terrance Baltazar
Serving Milo's kids since 2010
- Position:
- Executive Chef
- Preparation:
- Clark College Culinary Arts Program, Graduated 1994; Culinary Institute of America, Graduated 1996; 17 years of restaurant management
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Dawn; Children: Nathan, Tyler, Chantel, Jared, Miya, Sam, Eli, and Lila
- Hobbies:
- God and Family
Deborah Barrera
Serving Milo's kids since 2009
- Position:
- Library Services
- Preparation:
- B.S. Business Administration, Sacred Heart University in Santurce, Puerto Rico
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Hilde; Sons: Brandon, Bryan, and Benjamin
- Hobbies:
- Travel, camping, reading, walking, taking pictures, have fun with my kids
Hilde Barrera
Serving Milo's kids since 2008
- Position:
- Vice Principal for Finance
- Preparation:
- BS in Accounting, Johnson and Wales University, RI
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Deborah; Sons: Brandon, Bryan, and Benjamin
- Hobbies:
- Play sports with my kids, Walk, Travel, Reading, Listening to music, Christian music videos
Steve Behrmann
Serving Milo's kids since 2010
- Position:
- Interim Pastor/Chaplain
- Preparation:
- Classes:
- Bible III
- Family:
- Wife: Elizabeth; Daughter: Stephanie; Son: Jonathan
- Hobbies:
Lunelle Bertresse
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Dean of Girls
- Preparation:
- Bachelors of Social Work, 2009, Southern Adventist University; Masters of Social Work, Emphasis in Children and Family Advocacy and Treatment, 2011, Southern Adventist University
- Classes:
- Family:
- Hobbies:
- Music, Photography, Reading, Musicals/ Broadways & Disney, 'Whodunnits' and Logic Puzzles, Being with young people
Carol Bovee
Serving Milo's kids since 2002
- Position:
- Teacher
- Preparation:
- BS in Spanish and Elementary Education, WWC; M Ed Curriculum and Instruction, WWC
- Classes:
- Spanish I and II, ELL
- Family:
- Husband: Randy; Daughters: Larissa, Karina; Son: Andrew
- Hobbies:
- Music, reading, scrapbooking, talking with friends
Don Bovee
Serving Milo's kids since 1974
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- Lots of experience
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Joan; Sons: Leroy, Randy, Joseph, Jeffrey
- Hobbies:
- Reading, Camping, Amateur Radio
Randy Bovee
Serving Milo's kids since 2000
- Position:
- Principal
- Preparation:
- BA in German and Spanish, Walla Walla College, MS in Educational Policy and Management, University of Oregon, Secondary Endorsements: Spanish, German, Administrator
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Carol; Son: Andrew; Daughters: Larissa, Karina
- Hobbies:
- Canoeing, Amateur Radio, Golf
Rita Callahan
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Milo Elementary Principal/Teacher
- Preparation:
- MA in Elementary Education
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Mike; Daughters: Chelsea, Brittanea, and Micheala
- Hobbies:
- Reading, cross-stitching, table games, and traveling when possible
David Candy
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Boys' Dean
- Preparation:
- BA in Behavioral Science, Andrews University, 1990; MA in Educational Administration, Andrews University, 2002
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Michelle, Sons: Jonathan and Zachary
- Hobbies:
- Photography, Music, Travel
Michelle Candy
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Teacher
- Preparation:
- BA in English, University of Northern Colorado
- Classes:
- ELL
- Family:
- Husband: David, Sons: Jonathan and Zachary
- Hobbies:
- Reading, Poetry, Mandarin and Cantonese languages, M*A*S*H rreruns, Watching classic literary movies
Klaus Förster
Serving Milo's kids since 1967
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- Theology, Union College, MAT, Andrews University, 38 years teaching at Milo!
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Madelaine; Daughters: Erika and Ingrid
- Hobbies:
- Painting, Pots, and Fitness
Wendy Foster
Serving Milo's kids since 2001
- Position:
- Teacher
- Preparation:
- Art, Pacific Union College Minors in Religion & Biology, Graphic Designer for 20 years, Home school teacher for 18 years
- Classes:
- Art, Anatomy, BiologyGraphic Design, Photography, Yearbook Sponsor
- Family:
- Husband: Rick; Daughters: Jody and Tobi
- Hobbies:
- Homemaking, Gardening, Photography, Sewing, Water color painting, Drawing, Fitness
William Hurtado
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Pastor, Chaplain
- Preparation:
- M.A.Youth Ministries, Andrews University; B.A. Communication, Minor in Religion, Andrews University
- Classes:
- Bible III
- Family:
- Wife: Shelley; Daughter: Selah; Son: Xander
- Hobbies:
- Mountain and water sports, world adventuring, innovating
Brian Igarta
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Sous Chef
- Preparation:
- Classes:
- Family:
- Hobbies:
Bill Lambie
Serving Milo's kids since 2000
- Position:
- Teacher, Athletic Director, Coach
- Preparation:
- BS in Physical Education, Walla Walla College, MA in Physical Education, Secondary Endorsements: English, History, PE
- Classes:
- Bible I, Health, History, Physical Education, Reading
- Family:
- Wife: Laura; Adult children: Tyler, Chad, and Heather; Children: Tyler and Nicole
- Hobbies:
Ebba Mead
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Assistant Girls' Dean
- Preparation:
- Working toward a degree in Art
- Classes:
- Family:
- Hobbies:
- Horseback riding, hiking, drawing, painting, reading, spending time with friends and most importantly God
Cindy Melashenko
Serving Milo's kids since 2008
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- Associates of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, Business classes, 8 years of retail experience as a florist
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Matthew; Daughter: Kayla; Son: Kirk
- Hobbies:
- Playing with my children, Travel, Snowboarding, Flowers, and Photography
Matthew Melashenko
Serving Milo's kids since 2008
- Position:
- Network Administrator
- Preparation:
- BSEd in Middle Grades Education, Western Carolina University—Cullowhee, NC '08, Secondary teaching endorsements: Computer Technology, Mathematics, English
- Classes:
- Computer Literacy, Advanced Computer Literacy, Pre-Algebra, Consumer Math, Math Topics
- Family:
- Wife: Cindy; Daughter: Kayla; Son: Kirk
- Hobbies:
- Music, Games, Sports, Travel
Dale Milam
Serving Milo's kids since 2007
- Position:
- Milo Volunteer
- Preparation:
- MS Curriculum & Instruction (Portland State University), BA Biology (Columbia Union College)
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Darla; Sons: Eric and Dylan
- Hobbies:
- Photography, slide presentations, football, basketball, soccer, snow skiing, travel, time with friends
Darla Milam
Serving Milo's kids since 2007
- Position:
- Teacher
- Preparation:
- BS Elementary Education
- Classes:
- Family and Consumer Science, Global Studies, Folk Art, Bible II, American Literature, Communication and Writing
- Family:
- Husband: Dale; Sons: Eric and Dylan
- Hobbies:
- Gardening, reading, crafts and art, cooking
Carol Miller
Serving Milo's kids since 2001
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- Teaching Certificate, La Sierra College
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Eugene; Married children: Wendy, Ron, David, Ken, Keith
- Hobbies:
- Oil painting, photography, piano, organ
Eugene Miller
Serving Milo's kids since 2001
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- Graduate of Medical Lab and X-ray Technology, California College of Medical Technologists, San Gabriel, California; BA in Theology with Secondar Education minor, Pacific Union College; graduate studies, Andrews University
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Carol; Married children: Wendy, Ron, David, Ken, Keith
- Hobbies:
- Reading, travel photography, as well as home, yard, and shop work
Jeff Miller
Serving Milo's kids since 1996
- Position:
- Technology Instructor, Plant Services
- Preparation:
- BS in Technology (Technology Specialist), Walla Walla College, AS in Technology (Automotive Technology), Walla Walla College
- Classes:
- Woods, Auto Service
- Family:
- Wife: Kim; Daughters: Katie Beth, KarrLee, Kara; Son: Alex
- Hobbies:
- Hiking
Kim Miller
Serving Milo's kids since 1996
- Position:
- Saturday Night Activities Volunteer, Milo Assembly
- Preparation:
- BS in Elementary Education and Business Education, Walla Walla College, AS in Business, Walla Walla College, AS in Legal Office Assistant, Walla Walla College
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Jeff; Daughters: Katie Beth, KarrLee, Kara; Son: Alex
- Hobbies:
- Table games, Getting to know people, Puzzles, Logic problems
Eugene Mitchell
Serving Milo's kids since 2007
- Position:
- South Umpqua Farms
- Preparation:
- Life experience on the farm
- Classes:
- Family:
- Hobbies:
Dwight Morgan
Serving Milo's kids since 2007
- Position:
- Teacher
- Preparation:
- M A , Administration and Leadership, 1994, La Sierra University, Riverside, CA, B A , Music Education, 1981, La Sierra University, Riverside, CA
- Classes:
- Band, Choir, Fine Arts, Keyboarding, Music Lessons
- Family:
- Wife: Ellen; Daughters: Maritza, Melody, Calla
- Hobbies:
- Boating, fishing, snow skiing, woodworking, landscaping, traveling/sightseeing
Ellen Morgan
Serving Milo's kids since 2007
- Position:
- Accountant, Volunteer RN
- Preparation:
- Preparation:, B S N , University of Hawaii, Registered Nurse
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Dwight; Daughters: Maritza, Melody, Calla
- Hobbies:
- Writing, scrapbooking, nature photography
Maureen Pearson
Serving Milo's kids since 2003
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- Life experience
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Richard
- Hobbies:
- Helping Milo kids, Travel
Richard Pearson
Serving Milo's kids since 2002
- Position:
- Custodian
- Preparation:
- Retired from grocery business of 39 year
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Maureen; 3 Daughters ; 1 Son and 7 Grandchildren
- Hobbies:
- Fishing , Gardening, Landscaping, Exploring and Camping
Dwayne Rogers
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Maintenance and Grounds
- Preparation:
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Colleen; children
- Hobbies:
Mark Starr
Serving Milo's kids since 2006
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- AS Automotive Technology, Walla Walla College, Northwest Wood Products, owner 9 years
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Nancy; Sons: Joshua, Jonathon, Andrew, Luke
- Hobbies:
- Cars, kids, wood.
Nancy Starr
Serving Milo's kids since 2006
- Position:
- Administrative Assistant
- Preparation:
- B S , Walla Walla College, Wellness Director, Walla Walla College, 15 years
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Mark; Sons: Joshua, Jonathon, Andrew, Luke
- Hobbies:
- Extreme sports
Carol Sumerlin
Serving Milo's kids since 1989
- Position:
- Teacher, Transcripts
- Preparation:
- AS in Nursing, Pacific Union College, MA in Education, Pacific Union College, Endorsements: Religion, English, Biology, Home Economics, Health, School Counselor, Employment:, Domestic management and education
- Classes:
- Bible III
- Family:
- Husband: David; Sons: Luc and Nigel; Daughters: Trudi and Heather (Luc's wife)
- Hobbies:
- Reading, Wordsmithing, Teaching, Sewing
Chris Walker
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Assistant Boys' Dean
- Preparation:
- 5 years Youth Pastor Volunteer, Tutor
- Classes:
- Family:
- Hobbies:
- Batman, photography, anything Star Wars, writing poetry, being with teens
Marge Wheeler
Serving Milo's kids since 1989
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- Mayor of Milo
- Classes:
- Family:
- Hobbies:
- Helping Milo kids, Jigsaw puzzles, games, Collecting words of wisdom
Sadie Wren
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Teacher
- Preparation:
- BS in Language Arts Education, Union College
- Classes:
- English, Communication
- Family:
- Hobbies:
- Volleyball, Swimming, Wakeboarding, Skiing, Running, Reading, Writing