From Illinois to Corbett

Born in a rural farming community of Illinois, Susan Hoffman has an older sister and a younger brother. Her folks divorced when she was two and both parents remarried. She grew up in both homes and was an active and outgoing child. Susan was involved in Brownies, Pom Pom in middle school and then track, drama, magical group and choir in high school. Susan graduated from Princeton High School and then headed to community college for 1.5 years. Matthew was her high school sweetheart and they decided to marry in 1995. They moved to Arizona for his schooling. They lived in Arizona for 1.5 years before moving back to Illinois. It was at this time their first daughter was born. Ashton arrived in 1997. Soon after, they moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan for Matthew's work. Daughter Haley was born in 2002. Susan chose to be a stay-at-home mom with their daughters and loved it. In 2007, Matthew was offered a job in Portland and the family moved. Their first home was in Gresham and then later, Troutdale. Susan has always loved both children and education. She served as a PTC president for two years at Ashton's school, volunteered in classrooms and was on the Northview Education Board. Susan also taught at Mt. Hood Christian Pre-School. While teaching pre-school, Susan met Wendy Hatton, who connected her to subbing at Corbett Grade School.  Susan is now in her third year as a full-time Paraeducator at Corbett Middle School. Her oldest daughter is attending Mt. Hood Community College and her youngest is at Corbett. In her free time, Susan enjoys reading, crafting, gardening and hanging out with her family. They have two dogs, several cats and three bunnies. Delialah is the school bunny who actually sleeps at the Hoffman house. Susan says the bunny is a comfort to all the students and staff, as she loves to be held and petted. It is a win-win for all!