She Found her Calling!

Born in Gresham, Desiree was fortunate to live from birth to just after high school graduation in the same home. Today her mom and older sister are still there! Desiree is one of seven children raised by her parents. She is right in the middle, age wise, and says she has always loved being a "caretaker" for everyone. Growing up, Desiree  found time to play several sports, with softball being her favorite. School was always a focus as well, working hard to earn good grades. After graduating from Gresham High, Desiree went on to George Fox College and earned her Bachelor's degree in Education in just three years! She was on the "fast track" since she was paying her own way! Applying at Corbett and other districts as well after graduation, Desiree chose Corbett and has never looked back. In 2000 she was hired as a 7th grade teacher, and has remained in the district all these years. Desiree is now currently the Director of Student Services. She oversees Special Education (ages 0-21 years old), Health Services, English Language Development and Intervention Services. Desiree has earned a Master's of Science degree in Education Administration with a Special Education endorsement. She says she has "found her calling" as she just loves working with a team at Corbett that is dedicated to supporting all students in the most inclusive manner. Having an older sister who is 41 years old who experiences Down Syndrome, Desiree says she is passionate about Special Education. Desiree met her husband Jack at a book group. After meeting at the group, they dated 15 months and then married. Today Jack and Desiree have two sons, Jordan 4 and Jackson 5. Both attend school at Corbett. Jack was born in Taiwan and currently speaks three languages. Before the boys were born, they did a great deal of traveling together. Now as a family they love to play outdoors at a nearby park, ride bikes, and play baseball. Desiree also enjoys cooking with her youngest son Jordan, creating projects with her older son Jackson and reads whenever she can find some quiet time! A huge priority for the family is to sit down to dinner together on a regular basis. Coming from a large family, Desiree understands the need for time to share and interact with each other over a good home cooked meal!