SHAPA High School
SHAPA High School serves Oregon students in grades 9-12. Our experienced high school teachers work with families to guide curriculum choices, provide social and academic opportunities, and provide support to families.
CTE Program
Career & Technical Education
Early College Program
Earn college credits
Flexible Learning
Attend school on your own schedule
Supportive Teachers
Work with mentor and subject area teachers
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. SHAPA is a fully accredited public charter school and awards diplomas and transcripts based on state requirements. Students need 24 high school credits to graduate
Yes! We are very proud of our graduates. SHAPA has sent students off to universities such as Oregon State University, University of Oregon, Oregon Institute of Technology, Portland State University, Warner Pacific, Corban, Lewis and Clark, George Fox, Linfield, and Cal Poly. We are proud to send students to careers into industries including:
SHAPA traditionally holds an in-person graduation where our students wear caps and gowns and walk to accept their diplomas. We honor valedictorians and salutatorians, as well as National Honor Society members. In the past two years, we have held a virtual ceremony because of the pandemic.
Meet the Content Teachers:
Position: PE/ Health Teacher K-12
Education: BS Sports Science, MA in Education, MA Sports Management
Marcos has taught PE/Health over the past 8 years. He started his teaching career in Special Education and has an extensive background coaching basketball for K-12 students. He also loves spending quality time with family and friends, working out and watching sports.
Position: High School English Teacher
Education: BA in Elementary Education and M.Ed from the University of Portland
With enthusiasm and engaging curricula, Jennifer strives to create a student centered learning environment. Having taught in both brick and mortar as well as online schools, this is Jennifer’s 17th year in education. In her not so spare time, Jennifer enjoys baking, books, and spending time with her three children and husband.
Position: Spanish Teacher
Education: B.S. in Biology, Masters in Education, Special Education endorsement
Theresa is very happy to be joining SHAPA and to be teaching Spanish again! Over the years, she has taught Biology, General Science, Spanish, and Special Education. She is also a contracts specialist at an engineering firm. Theresa has been teaching online since the spring of 2019. In her free time, she enjoys reading, movies, being outdoors (especially near water), and spending as much time as possible on the coast. She has a 23 year old son who lives about 30 miles away and a 20 year old leopard gecko named Matt who spends most of his time sleeping in his little rock cave.
Position: Science and CTE Teacher
Education: MS in Teaching Secondary Biology, MS in Occupational Therapy, BA in English
Before becoming a teacher, Diana worked with students as an occupational therapist. In her free time, Diana loves running, art, and exploring Oregon, and spending time with her spoiled chihuahuas.
Position: History Teacher
Education: MS in Learning Experience & Educational Technology, MAT in Secondary Teaching, BA in History
Henry holds a Master’s degree in Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology and is passionate about making learning exciting and meaningful for every student. He believes no two learners are alike, so he avoids the “one-size-fits-all” approach and instead tailors lessons to fit each student’s unique strengths, needs, and interests. By using gamification, he turns lessons into interactive challenges and creative activities that make learning feel less like work and more like play. Henry’s goal is simple: to help every student feel confident, stay curious, and reach their fullest potential in a supportive, engaging environment for every student in his classroom.
Position: High School Mathematics Teacher
Education: BA Mathematics, MS in Instructional Design and Technology
Amanda began teaching in 2008, and has spent her career teaching high school math in Washington and Oregon. She earned her National Board Certification in Advanced Mathematics in 2014. Currently, Amanda lives in Redmond, OR with her husband and two little boys.
Meet the Mentor Teachers:
Position: High School Mentor Teacher/ EL Specialist
Education: BS in Elementary Education and Early Childhood, MA in English Language Learning
Danielle has taught and coached students from preschool through high school and loves finding new ways to motivate students. She enjoys basketball and is a big Portland Trail Blazer fan! She also loves to travel and visit her husband’s family in Spain.
Position: High School Mentor Teacher/Special Education Mentor
Education: BA in Special Education and Secondary Education
Burns has worked in Special Education at a middle school level, in various roles that include Learning Specialist, Behavioral Specialist, and Paraeducator. This is his third year in the role of a high school mentor teacher at SHAPA.
Burns specializes in helping students find their power, voice, and talents, as well as helping them to become comfortable, confident and competent human beings. He believes in building meaningful, safe, and judgment-free relationships built on respect and honesty, meeting students where they are at and helping to guide them to where they want to be.
Outside of teaching, Burns is a compulsive reader, a competent D&D player, an aspiring beekeeper, and an all around nerd in general.
Burns has a mighty love of mythology, folklore, history, anthropology, philosophy, and the paranormal. He can often be found somewhere with trees, or haunting the halls of bookstores and libraries.
Position: High School Mentor Teacher/Super-Senior Mentor
Education: BA in Elementary Education; M.Ed. in Literacy Curriculum and Instruction; Ed.D in Teacher Leadership and Organizational Change
Dr. Geiger has eight years of classroom teaching experience and is starting her sixteenth year at Sheridan AllPrep Academy. Standards-based grading was the focus of her dissertation and she values competence over compliance in the learning environment; she works hard to meet families where they are and provide what is needed for growth. In her spare time she loves reading, swimming, paddle boarding, general travel, and going to Disneyland with her family. She really dislikes running.
Position: High School Mentor and CTE Teacher, NHS Coordinator
Education: BA in Advertising and Marketing Management, M.Ed in Teaching
Jason is an experienced teacher with a passion to help others discover their purpose and potential. He is the National Honor Society Adviser, as well as CTE certified in Business Management and Administration, Marketing, and Visual. Before transitioning to the classroom, Jason served as a School Counselor for five years, providing guidance and support to students in their academic and personal growth. He has taught a variety of subjects, such as College/Career Readiness, Business, Marketing, and Computers. He has also been a Student Council Coordinator and Basketball Coach. Jason is a diehard Portland Trail Blazers and Seahawks fan!
Position: Mentor and Chemistry Teacher – High School
Education: BS in Biology, MS in Curriculum and Instruction
This is Tanya’s third year at SHAPA and tenth year in education. She’s taught just about every science subject you can think of! When she’s not reading knitting, sewing, crafting, torturing students, or thinking of new ways to torture students, she’s playing with her two beloved pups, Opal and Jasper.