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Meet our Faculty and Staff

Teaching Adjuncts

Dr. Lori Sanchez

Adjunct

Christina Wallace

Adjunct

Administrators

Carrie Kondor

Carrie Kondor

Director of Teacher Education and Department Chair

Potter Hall 110
503-883-2201
ckondor@linfield.edu

Carrie has a strong commitment to collaborative, culturally sustaining and equitable practices in education. Her mission as a leader in higher education is to partner with faculty in ongoing efforts to take action toward systemic change for inclusivity and cultivate teachers who will work to liberate students and contribute meaningfully toward an equitable education system. Dr. Kondor values relationships, innovative and asset thinking, critical reflection and progressive practices that center on love and social justice. Her experience in education began with working as a behavior therapist for preschool children with autism, followed by K-12 teaching experience in special education and general education settings. Additionally, she has served in schools as a reading specialist, literacy coach and administrator. As an Associate Professor of Education, Carrie has taught and developed teacher preparation courses in the areas of equity, literacy, child growth and development, and leadership at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Carrie's Education Doctorate is in Professional Leadership, Inquiry and Innovation, and her dissertation research focused on cultural competency development and pre-service teachers.

Danielle Ludwick

Danielle Ludwick

Licensure and Accreditation Specialist

Potter Hall 335
503-883-2639
dludwick@linfield.edu

Danielle is committed to ensuring all our students have the very best teachers throughout their pre-k through post-high school education. Before coming to Linfield, Danielle taught multiple subjects and grades at the middle school level for 18 years and served as an elementary school principal for 12 years.  With open and honest communication, Danielle is passionate about asking questions and using data to increase teacher knowledge and skills which results in the improvement of students’ academic achievement and overall well-being. Danielle believes that the key to equitable instruction and learning is increasing teacher effectiveness, meeting students where they are in their educational journey, and building relationships with students, families and the community.

Tre'Von Robinson

Tre'Von Robinson

Assistant Director of Programs and Placement

Potter Hall 110
trobinson@linfield.edu

Tre' Von, a first-generation college graduate, is committed to leveraging his educational and professional experiences to create equitable opportunities for students from historically underrepresented populations. His mission focuses on closing opportunity gaps and ensuring that the field of education meets the diverse needs of all students, regardless of their backgrounds. Before joining Linfield, Tre served as a Program Coordinator for a college access and success program in Portland, collaborating with AmeriCorps coaches to support high school students during their transition to post-secondary education. He subsequently held the position of Academic Director for a private residential college support program in Eugene, OR, where he provided comprehensive support for students with learning differences. After serving in that capacity for a couple of years, Tre then transitioned to the role of Admissions Counselor for the West Region within the same organization. Tre is dedicated to delivering holistic support tailored to each student's unique needs, fostering an environment where they can thrive and succeed in their individual journeys.

Pre-Kindergarten

Angie Gurley

Angie Gurley

Director of Linfield Pre-Kindergarten
Lead teacher of 3-year-old classes

Potter Hall 010
503-883-2268
agurley@linfield.edu

Angie's expertise is in early childhood education and early childhood special education with experience working with children of different abilities from birth through five years of age. She is the director of the Linfield Pre-Kindergarten, a NAEYC nationally accredited school, in the education department. She is the lead teacher for the 3-year-olds classes, and she supervises Linfield University interns who work in the Pre-Kindergarten as a part of their coursework. Angie holds an Oregon teaching license.

Brenda Flanders

Brenda Flanders

Assistant Director of Linfield Pre-Kindergarten

(she/her)
Potter Hall 010

Brenda has more than 20 years working with children and their families. She has a Child Development Associate credential (CDA), and numerous trainings and certifications related to working with children and their families. Her most recent jobs include being a lead teacher for preschool classes at St. James Catholic School and Head Start. Brenda has a passion for teaching and connecting with families. Brenda is the lead teacher in the MWF classrooms.

Emeritus Faculty

  • Dr. Douglas Cruikshank, 1978-2001
  • Mrs. Lynne Desel, 1973-2005
  • Dr. Nancy Drickey, 2001-2020
  • Dr. Linda Farris, 1974-2006
  • Dr. Bob McCann, 1994-2015
  • Dr. Frederic Ross, 1983-2007
  • Adolf Rutschman, 1968-1996
  • Dr. Nancy Drickey, 2001-2020