Jennifer Bietschek’sJourney Through Education

I am who I am because of the people in my life. Parents, friends and teachers. I want to walk you

through the schools that have brought me here and made me who I am today.

Gaffney Lane Elementary School

Gaffney Lane was the first school I fell in love with. It was very close to my home so it was more than a school. It was my playground, my hang out, and where I met all my friends. The school is located right in the middle of the community so many students walked or biked to school because it was close and safe.

Gardiner Middle School

Gardiner Middle School is located right off of the main street, behind a Plaid Pantry. Many students would walk to the store during lunch to get a bite to eat. The school is surrounded by residential housing so many students bussed or walked to school.

Oregon City High School

Oregon City High School is located off of Beavercreek Road. Across the street is cow pastures. To the right (From the entrance) is a lot of food places such as Taco Bell, Izzys, Sherries, K-mart, and more. To the left is all housing. All along the left is houses, but behind the school is Clackamas Community College. The next step on my journey.

Clackamas Community College

Clackamas Community College was located perfectly. Less than two miles from home, surrounded by food businesses, right in front of the main street through town, and close enough to the freeway to make living far away easy. The campus was great because busses would come through on a regular basis and take you just about anywhere you could need to be.

Western Oregon University

Western Oregon University is the latest stop on my journey. It is located in Monmouth, in a quiet little college town. I love how quiet the town is.