Our Staff

Dr. Bogen has been in education for almost 35 years. She has a BA in Management and Organizational Leadership, an MA in Teaching from George Fox University, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Leadership from Oregon State University. Her roles have encompassed most positions in the K-12 system from educational assistant to administrator. Dr. Bogen has a passion for developing strong parent and community partnerships, flexible schooling formats with good accountability structures, and support for Dyslexia and other learning differences. She believes every student can be successful with the right support and a safe learning environment.

Jennifer Breedlove, originally from Missouri, has been educating children for over 25 years. She has held various educational roles including public school, homeschool, private school, administration, and tutoring students with learning differences.  She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education, a M.Ed. in Learning and Technology, and an Ed. S. in K-12 Educational Leadership.  When she isn’t working, she enjoys strolling along the river with her husband, lounging in a cozy chair with a latte and a good book, or playing a board game with her family. 

Cenicio Ulit grew up in Buena Park California, but has lived in Bend since 2018. He has enjoyed a career in education for 20 years in various roles as a social studies and elective teacher, department chair, and Title I coordinator. This is his first year at OFS, but his family has been part of the OFS community for the last 4 years. When he is not at OFS, he’ll be working on his small hobby farm with his family.

Mr. Barber comes from an entire family of teachers and principals and taught every grade from PreK through graduate school for over 11 years. A native of Walla Walla, Washington, Jason moved to Bend in 2019 with his wife, Christy, and their dog, Walter. They welcomed their first child in January 2025. He earned his BA from the University of Washington and his MEd from Northeastern University. He earned a culinary degree from the New Zealand School of Food and Wine in 2012. He received his teaching license in secondary English language arts and earned his principal license from Colorado State University Global. He taught K-8th grade for over three years in Seoul, South Korea where he was head teacher at his first school and the lead debate, grammar, and writing teacher at his second school. He served as the La Pine campus lead during the 23/24 school year and has previously managed a teacher education program in Oregon. He also developed and taught a course in career development for three years at a graduate institution in San Jose, California. In his spare time, Jason is spending time with family, kayaking, biking, hiking, baking, writing, or gardening.

Hollie Burdick graduated from Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont in 2005. She taught 2nd grade in Chapel Hill, North Carolina before taking a leave of absence to stay home with her children. After moving to Bend in 2018 she joined Oregon Family School in its first year. She has enjoyed many roles at OFS, but is currently serving as lead advisor/lead teacher and mentor teacher. When not working, she enjoys spending time outside with her family and dogs.

Amanda began working with teens before she graduated from college. She has always been drawn to the adolescent stage because it is a time of tremendous cognitive and personal development. Her roles have included co-founding a community center for teens, counseling at an adolescent psychiatric treatment center, and coordinating a mentor program for teen mothers. Having always loved literature and writing, Amanda became a high school English teacher in 2007. She earned her MA in Education and served as a teacher for 13 years in high school and university settings in the areas of English Language Arts, Special Education, and Teacher Education. Amanda recently added a Coaching certificate to her toolbox and is excited to bring the growth mindset of Coaching to her role as High School Advisor with Oregon Family School. Amanda is an Oregon native who moved from Portland to Bend in 2019. Outside of work, Amanda loves spending time with her husband and their two young boys, cross-country skiing, trail running, reading, writing, and having dance parties in the kitchen.

Ms. Teri is delighted to teach language arts alongside the Oregon Family School team this year. She has taught various subjects in assorted settings for over twenty years including German and public speaking to middle and high school students, computer applications and keyboarding to K-12 private school students, ninth grade composition and literature, and senior British literature and composition. On her favorite list of teaching experiences is her work over the past ten years diving into the classical model of learning with her own three daughters and incredible homeschool communities in Central Oregon and Katy, Texas. A snapshot of her leisure moments includes drinking chai tea, sitting by the fire, and enjoying the closeness of family.

Diane has spent the last 33 years in education in a variety of roles throughout Bend and Salem. A graduate of Western Oregon University earning her MA Degree in Education, she has taught nearly every grade from Kindergarten through 8th grade. During that time, she has enjoyed much of her time at the middle school level in Humanities and School Leadership. After school, she loves to be with her husband, Steve and her son, Nick, enjoying their farm in Aumsville with an assortment of chickens, kitties, and one sassy blue heeler named Blitz. She is excited to grow our presence in the valley by connecting our Willamette Valley Families with Oregon Family School through various get togethers including field trips and community connections!