Ever since she was a young girl, Kemmie knew she wanted to be a teacher. Born and raised in Juneau, Alaska, she became involved while in high school with an organization that allowed her to become a "big sister" mentor. Kemmie Giard tumbled through high school feeling that not many of her teachers cared much about her as a person. Kemmie had a passion for kids of all ages and was determined to make her dream of teaching a reality so she could be different and make a difference. Working full-time after high school as well as attending the Univ. of Alaska SE, she felt she needed a change of scenery. Heading down to Oregon, Portland looked so large, Kemmie decided community college was best. Kemmie ended up finishing her bachelor's degree by way of an exchange program in Australia and heading back to Juneau. Working at Juneau Youth Services in 1996-98, Kemmie then went back to school to get her master's degree in teaching, with a focus in elementary education. Heading back to Oregon to reunite with friends and begin her teaching career, her father passed in 2004. After settling matters back in Juneau, she returned and met her husband, Robert Giard in Troutdale while out with a friend. Now married five years and living in Corbett, Kemmie and Robert are blessed with Anthony 3, and twins Noah and Callen, 6 months. It is Kemmie's dream to one day teach at the Corbett Grade School. Loving the community and the people in it, she is reminded of the town she grew up in where neighbors know and care for one another. She also appreciates the wonderful sounds of Corbett....the roosters, cows, crickets, and at times, complete silence. It is a dream come true to have her sons one day get an education at one of the finest schools around while living in a place she loves to call home.
