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 began her career teaching second grade in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, before taking time away from the classroom to raise her children. After moving to Bend in 2018, Hollie joined Oregon Family School during its inaugural year. Since then, she has served OFS in several teaching, advising, mentoring, and leadership roles. She currently serves as the K-8 Program Director of Advising, supporting advisors and families while helping strengthen the K-8 student experience. Outside of work, Hollie enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, being outdoors, and working in her garden.

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.

Born and raised in Salem, David Carlson obtained a Secondary Education (mathematics) degree at Pacific Lutheran University before spending 15 of his next 21 years in the amazing country of China. Along the way, he taught university students, kindergarten and third grade, earned an MBA from George Fox, and raised a family cross-culturally. In Bend since 2019, he is raising four incredible children with his wife, who is an experienced homeschooler, life coach, and (now) OFS Advisor. Cooking and gardening help him relax while keeping up with his family who love camping, soccer, swimming, road trips, Chinese noodles, and blue skies. Through the years of teaching English, culture, and math, and (eventually) becoming fluent in Chinese, David loves providing students of all ages with social, creative learning experiences that expand their awareness of the world in engaging ways. David has been with OFS since 2022.

After teaching in Idaho, After teaching in Idaho, Tina Mensing moved back to Oregon in 2018. She is excited to once again be a part of the Oregon Family School. Tina has taught in both public and private schools and also homeschooled her own three children. She received her teaching certification in Idaho where she taught at a small two-room elementary school. Her passion is to help students love learning and spark curiosity with hands-on activities that build community. Tina loves anything outside! Hiking, biking, or paddle boarding with her family are just a few of the things that you will find her and her family doing in this beautiful area.