Meet Our Team

Principal

Kate Saldana

Kate is a major cheesehead, and no, we're not talking actual cheese — she's a lover of the Green Bay Packers. Kate even has a dog named Lambeau (as in Lambeau Field, the Packer's home turf). Her other passions include good coffee, woodworking, and the Oxford comma.

Dean of Admissions

Kimberly Lynn

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Administrative Assistant

Lauren Kimmel

Working with kids and planning fun-filled events are two of Lauren’s favorite things, and she’s grateful these are a part of what she gets to do at BEC. Along with supporting staff and students, Lauren enjoys reading, tennis, being creative, and spending time with her husband and four kiddos.

Registrar

Kelly Spike-Melo

Anything health related is her main focus — from personal development books and podcasts to reading books that maximize physical, mental, and spiritual health. She also loves most sports, especially watching her kids play and succeed. Camping and exploring the outdoors with her family, friends, and husband are at the top of favorite-things-to-do list...especially during the summer months.

School Counselor

Rob Williams

When Rob isn't advising students, he's often out exploring Central Oregon: hiking, xc skiing, fishing or biking. Discovering new coffee shops also keeps him caffeinated enough to teach a BEC class here or there and work with the school wellness team, providing students and staff with mental health support. Be sure to ask him about the latest paws-itive updates and adventures of Atlas, his golden retriever.

School Counselor

Sophie Jensen

Along with supporting her students, Sophie also loves to snowboard steep lines and travel around in her motorhome with her family. Some of her favorite visits have been to the mountains of Washington and Montana, as well as her first love, the Oregon coast. She's traveled for school, too, venturing abroad to eight different countries, including participation in the Semester at Sea program.

School Counselor

Laree Wolf

In order to more fully pursue her passion for making a positive difference in the lives of others, Laree left a career in law enforcement, earned a degree in school counseling, and joined our term. Family, fitness, and traveling are among Laree's other loves, and she can often be found at her family’s CrossFit gym working out or coaching.

School Counselor

Jaymie Leach

Jaymie's lived all over Oregon! She was born and raised in Roseburg, then a rodeo scholarship took her to the University of Las Vegas. She moved back after graduation, working in a severe behavior and autism classroom for a year.  Next up, Central Oregon! She attended OSU-Cascades and earned her master’s, then started as a school counselor hanging out with K-8th graders in Culver, OR.  And now she lives in Prineville with three horses, two dogs two cats!

School Counselor

Britany Philips

This Enneagram 1 is as dedicated to her work as her personal life, always striving for balance. She empowers students to reach their potential while cherishing time with her family of five—frequent beach camping trips, a daily coffee ritual, regular workouts, and nail appointments are non-negotiables. Her pursuit of excellence extends to every corner of her life.

Teacher

Stomy Shannon

Wielding red pens and wit, this 14-year English teaching veteran moonlights as a poet, storyteller, and accidental zookeeper. Between grading essays, she manages a comedy troupe of barefoot children, muddy dogs, perpetually famished goats, and one spectacularly grumpy llama. Her previous lives include metal factory supervisor and OG Starbucks barista—back when coffee was coffee and dinosaurs roamed Seattle.

Teacher

Courtney Scott

Seeing double? You’re not imagining things — her twin sister, Whitney Scott, also works at BEC! You can catch this Scott sister wrangling alpacas on her 5-acre property, hanging out with her pitbull, or chasing after her two young kids. After 14 years working in brick-and-mortar schools, she’s thrilled to be at BEC, where her passion for teaching and connecting with students continues to flourish!

College & Career Advisor

Allison Styffe

There isn't a personality quiz she (an ISFJ and Enneagram 9 with a top Clifton Strength of Harmony, btw) hasn't taken. There isn't a novel she wouldn't devour in a weekend (she was a literature major, after all). And there isn't a job she'd rather have than this one (though speech therapist was always high on her list).

College & Career Advisor

Lauren Shey

LShey comes to the Education field having previously worked in non-profit, corporate sustainability, media, and cybersecurity. She enjoys taking photos of foliage, long walks with her pup Sugar, cuddles with her cats Mr. Pickles and Reuben, and sneaking in some knitting time. LShey loves a theme.

College & Career Advisor

Meredith Stevens

Meridith values compassion, equity, and meaningful relationships and is dedicated to supporting every student in reaching their full potential. Currently completing her master’s degree in school counseling, Meridith has a diverse professional background, including directing a therapeutic horseback riding center and working in behavioral support roles. As someone who proudly identifies as neurodivergent and LGBTQ+, she brings a deep commitment to inclusivity and accessibility to her work and our school.