Doernbecher Hematology / Oncology Unit
The Hospital School Program staff who are located on the Hematology / Oncology Unit provide educational services to school-age students who have cancer and blood-related disorders. Students may receive services at bedside or in the classroom. Most of our instruction is individualized, however, students have time to interact with each other and participate in small group activities. Once per month we offer Songs, Stories, and Science where we share folk stories, sing songs and teach a science lesson. We are also fortunate to have community partners such as OMSI, Master Gardeners, and the Children’s Cancer Association who work with our students bringing in rich, engaging activities enjoyed by all.
The priority for our students is to work with them on assignments from their local school. With parent permission, we will collaborate with teachers to coordinate schoolwork. Students can receive credit in their local schools for work completed in our program. We often function as a resource as well, helping families and schools navigate this often unfamiliar territory. We can provide guidance on short-and long-term educational planning, including school re-entry.
The priority for our students is to work with them on assignments from their local school. With parent permission, we will collaborate with teachers to coordinate schoolwork. Students can receive credit in their local schools for work completed in our program. We often function as a resource as well, helping families and schools navigate this often unfamiliar territory. We can provide guidance on short-and long-term educational planning, including school re-entry.
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Doernbecher Hospital
700 SW Campus Dr Portland, OR 97239 (503) 346-0640 Administrator Christine Otto cotto@mesd.k12.or.us (503) 260-1138 |
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School Hours (M-T-Th-F) — 8:45 am to 3:00 pm
Early Release School Hours (Wednesday) — 8:45 am to 12:45 pm School Office hours (M-F) — 8 am to 4 pm Doernbecher Children's Hospital School Program follows Portland Public School District for emergency / weather closures. Please visit FlashAlert or consult your local television / radio station for emergency / weather closure information. |
Administrative Assistants
Sheila Schacher sschache@mesd.k12.or.us (503) 290-4621 Xochitl Tombleson xtombleson@mesd.k12.or.us (503) 262-4200 |
Doernbecher Graduation 2017: https://vimeo.com/221015314
Meet the Doernbecher Hematology / Oncology Unit Staff
Susan Anderson, Teacher
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Susan Anderson
Hospital Teacher Doernbecher Hematology / Oncology Unit sanderso@mesd.k12.or.us Education: BA Zoology, University of New Hampshire; MAT, SpEd, Pacific University Teaching Experience: 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade, middle school science and English and high school biology, K-12 at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Hobbies: Playing the ukulele, gardening, beads, and insect collecting Favorite books: My first favorite books were the “Betsy Tacy” books by Maud Hart Lovelace. Since then, I’ve read just about everything I can get my hands on from “Treasure Island” to “All the Light We Cannot See.” |
Anna Balmaseda, Teacher
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Anna Balmaseda
Hospital Teacher Doernbecher Hematology / Oncology Unit (503) 418-5135 fax (503) 418-0026 abalmase@mesd.k12.or.us Education: BS Psychology, Portland State University; Masters of Arts in Teaching, Pacific University Teaching Experience: I have been with the hospital school program since 2000 and have loved every minute of it. I have a particular interest in improving the transition between hospital and home school for children experiencing an interruption in their education due to hospitalization. Hobbies: Being outside and with my family, reading, traveling, cooking Favorite books: To Kill a Mockingbird and The Color Purple |
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