Diane Hamilton

Hamilton Creek Learning Center Grades 9-12

509-427-7042 or cell: 509-310-9069 Phone (1-5pm)

509-427-7042 Fax (call first)

dhamilton@academynorthwest.net eMail

 

Business and/or personal Mission Statement

To support and assist parents who seek to obey Biblical instruction, giving them the ultimate responsibility for educating their children. Deuteronomy 6:7-8

To encourage students to "explore" their gifts and talents, to find meaning in their studies, and to develop their wonder and awe of discovery.

Format of learning center

Multi-age, non-denominational approach, with focus on senior high school students. Weekly meetings-group and/or individual sessions. Integration of disciplines and activities, which will foster hands-on activities and promote: Questioning skills, thinking skills, leadership skills, communication skills, and research skills. Quarterly teacher conferences.

Services to unenrolled families

Individualized instruction and curriculum
Parent-Teacher Support
Learning Styles Analysis
Single Credit Courses
Standardized and Non-test Assessments
Curricula evaluations for individual students

Additional areas of expertise, training and interests

Bible Studies
Home Economics and Family Living
Child Development, Psychology
Curriculum Development, K-12
Food Service
Teaching: 33 years experieince: pre-school though college
Curricula evaluation for individual students
Senior High School goal setting (Senior Interviews)
Toastmasters
Clark College: GED adjunct faculty

Bachelor's Degree from

Oregon State University Major: Home Economics Education

Master's Degree from

The Pennsylvania State University Master of Home Economics Education

Education Endorsements

4-12 Psychology
4-12 Home and Family Life Education