Born in Bend and raised in Madras, Oregon, Lucas Houck is the third of four children born to his parents. Lucas loved his childhood. He was raised in a small town of 3,000 with just one school district. His parents are still living in the childhood home he was raised in! They are in the midst of retiring and are planning a move to the Portland area. As a child, Lucas remembers visiting family in Corbett and loving the fact his relatives lived in a real log home! When Lucas was growing up, he tried everything from sports to music to Scouts to academics. Originally starting a band with his brother, he was in a band all thoughout his teens and 20's, playing the drums. After his high school graduation, Lucas headed to Eugene to attend U of O. He lived in Eugene for five years, but was in school three years and eventually came to Portland to complete his degree at Portland State Univ. While in Portland, he met the love of his life while working in a coffee shop. Meeting in 2007, both he and Star shared many passions. Lucas did a great deal of writing while in Portland, mostly poetry. After getting a degree in Liberal Arts, he then attended Concordia University to earn his Master's degree in Teaching. Lucas is currently in his eighth year of being a middle school teacher at Corbett. Star and Lucas married in 2010 at the Umpqua River, making it a four day "camping wedding" with close family and friends! Lucas has continued to write, completing his first novel and now is working on a second. He read the completed novel to his class of middle schoolers and they loved it! In Sept. 2015, son Milo was born. As a family, they enjoy fishing, camping, cooking, reading and gardening. The three live in Portland and have an abundant garden, growing peppers, squash, tomatoes and beans. Lucas has another passion- shooting pool. After his son was born, he bought a pool table for their house so that he was able to be at home while enjoying his hobby! In addition to teaching, Lucas also coaches middle school soccer and track. He and Star hope to one day purchase a home in the Corbett community.
