Pod Programs
SHAPA offers a pod program! Like all students at SHAPA, students in one of the pod programs are assigned a mentor teacher to guide their curriculum selections and offer support. In addition, pod students have an optional in-person component to their school week.
We’re proud to offer our popular pod programs in four locations: Sheridan, McMinnville, Scappoose, and St. Helens. Each pod provides in-person learning tailored to specific grade levels—Sheridan and St. Helens for K–5, McMinnville for K–12, and Scappoose for 6–12.
Our pod programs operate Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, offering students a supportive, in-person learning environment. The McMinnville Pod follows an extended schedule, meeting Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Students continue their online coursework Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with the added benefit of in-person pod days for connection, enrichment, and hands-on learning. Our pods also include access to Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses, early college opportunities, SHAPA-funded curriculum and enrichment activities, and field trips throughout Oregon.
Our pods are designed to offer flexibility for families while providing meaningful opportunities for academic and social engagement.
Contact our registrar with any questions!
Susan Watson: swatson@sheridanallprep.org
Meet our Team:
Sheridan Pod
Position: K-5 Mentor Teacher/Sheridan Pod Teacher
Education: BS in Business Administration/Public Relations, MS.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction
Lyndsay brings years of experience in education, with a dedication to fostering positive, safe learning environments that are nurturing the whole child. She has worked with a wide range of grade levels and is passionate about supporting students and families throughout their educational journey. Deeply rooted in the local community, Lyndsay strives to build strong connections that help children thrive. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two young boys and husband- traveling, planning celebrations, watching Oregon Duck football, baseball and reading, when time allows.
McMinnville Pod
Position: K-12 Mentor Teacher/McMinnville Pod Teacher
Education: BA in Elementary Education, MA in Curriculum; Math and French Endorsements
As of the 2025-2026 school year, this is Ms. MacFarlane’s 34th year as a teacher and 4th year with Shapa as a Mentor Teacher. She has 30 years of teaching experience in elementary classrooms, 3rd-6th grade, as well as 25 years experience tutoring/counseling/youth group leadership for middle and high school students. (Those experiences overlapped each other). Michelle truly enjoys learning with and helping inspire students. In her free time, she enjoys traveling (including field trips), camping, time with any animal (especially horses), crafting, games, cooking, reading, gardening.
Position: Teaching Assistant/Mac Pod
Education: 3 years experience as the Teaching Assistant at SHAPA McMinnville Pod
Stephanie has three years of experience as the teaching assistant with SHAPA at the McMinnville Pod. She finds joy in leading the Pod’s early literacy small group. She also enjoys helping students discover the techniques and tools that work best for them and their learning style in order to successfully complete their work with confidence. She is currently attending Western Governors University working towards obtaining her dual licensure in Special Education and Early Elementary Education. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, training Jiu Jitsu, cooking, and enjoying the outdoors.
Scappoose Pod
Position: 6-12 Mentor Teacher/Scappoose Pod Teacher
Education: MS in Science and Math Education, BS in Biology
Mrs. Claxton can’t wait to start the Scappoose Pod. She comes to SHAPA with 24 years of teaching experience, with grades K-12. She loves to integrate art with math and science, and is anticipating building fabulous memories at one of our newest pods.
Position: Teaching Assistant/Scapoose Pod
Education: Preschool teacher for 10 years and was an aid/substitute teacher for over 12 years.
Toni is so excited to join SHAPA family! Toni worked at Scappoose Adventist school for over 12 years. Toni did before and after school care/substitute teacher/sign language teacher and office manager for 3 years. Toni is married with 3 stepchildren, 1 daughter and 1 granddaughter.
St. Helens Pod
Position: K-5 Mentor Teacher/St. Helens Pod Teacher
Education: BA Art- Elementary Education
Allison is thrilled to be joining the team at SHAPA. Allison got her Bachelors in Bellingham, WA. She has been teaching for three years, one year in kindergarten and two years in 5th grade. Allison is passionate about the arts, especially painting and photography, and loves bringing creativity into the classroom. Allison is married with a one year old son and a cat named Matilda after her favorite book. In her free time, Allison enjoys outdoor adventures and exploring, reading, and playing games.
FAQ
Students in pod programs have the same curriculum options available to SHAPA students. Some students prefer to use teacher-selected curriculum. Others prefer to choose their own curriculum. You will talk through these choices with your mentor teacher. Please check out the Curriculum Options page for more information.
Our popular pod programs often have waitlists. If you are placed on a waitlist, you can still enroll at SHAPA. You can choose to attend a different pod or be placed with a mentor teacher who specializes in working with students in your grade band.
Students in grades K-12 can enroll in a pod.
