Susy is an Oregon gal, born and bred. After her schooling at the University of Oregon and Linfield University, she was hired at McMinnville High School (her alma mater) in 2012 and began advising the ASB Leadership program in 2014; her position at MHS is now split between ASB and 9th/10th grade AVID. Susy was recognized as McMinnville's Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 2017. Outside of school, Susy is also one of the Administration & Programming Directors for the Oregon Association of Student Councils. Through OASC, she has served as a board member for six years and a high school camp director for three. Susy also serves as a McMinnville TEDx speaker coach, on the Linfield University Education Consortium Board, and as a team member for the R. Stuart & Co. Winery. When she's not immersed in school and OASC, you can find her backpacking or hiking off grid, tending to her home jungle, or reading and writing with a cup of coffee in hand. Connect with Susy: Twitter & Instagram: @missayles Email: ssayles@msd.k12.or.us