In the spring of 2011, Robin Lindeen-Blakeley will watch her youngest and last child graduate from Corbett High. Having birthed Jason at their Corbett home, Robin and husband Steve have enjoyed raising their three children in Corbett and seeing them go through the school system. Robin has had a front row seat to see just what the Corbett schools are all about. Seven years after moving to Corbett in 1991 with Steve, Robin decided she wanted to work closer to home. She was employed with Standard Insurance Co. in downtown Portland and longed to have a shorter commute for employment. That commute is now less than a mile! Robin applied and was hired for the position of Administrative Secretary back in June 1998, replacing the retiring Iris Venable. Robin has now worked for
four Corbett School Superintendents, seeing numerous changes along the way. In July 2005 Robin became the Deputy Clerk and has worn numerous additional hats, doing everything possible to continue the success of educating the community's children. "In our smallness, we grow close to the kids we are here to serve." Robin speaks with a smile as she describes her frustration at the lack of state funding for education, and yet her love for the challenging and very busy job she has. In May there are three Board positions opening up at the school and Robin says she enjoys having folks want to step up with a heart to serve and continue to improve the school system despite severe cuts. Robin herself volunteers at the Grange every Saturday with the Helping Hands food program, cleaning, stocking shelves and helping in any way needed. Robin says she appreciates all the positive efforts people are putting into our community on every level. As she soon becomes an "empty nester," Robin wants to continue her love of gardening with both her vegetables and flowers. With her strong work ethic and kind spirit, we hope she continues with her love of employment as well!
