Meet the Digital Learning Team
Learn more about the staff of Deer/Mt. Judea's Digital Learning program!
Shelley Tomlinson: Director

Favorite Food: Fried Squash
Experience: 21 Years of teaching
Hobbies: Gardening and Traveling
Fun Fact: "I can play the drums and can clog dance!"
What do you like most about the program?
"I love that our DL program offers options for students who want to begin their careers or college early!"
Jordan Rupert: K - 1st grade

Favorite Food: Chicken fried steak
Experience: 15 years of teaching
Hobbies: "gardening, and playing board games with my kids"
Fun Fact: "I have lived in 5 different states."
What do you like most about the program? "I love that the digital program provides support and flexibility for families."
Celia Wortham: 2nd - 3rd grade

Favorite Food: Italian
Experience: 16 years teaching
Hobbies: Reading, crafting, and hiking
Fun Fact: "I have 13 sets or ribs!"
What do you like most about the program?
"A strength about the 2nd/3rd grade digital program is that we provide live classes that are engaging and fun, a comprehensive curriculum that meets all state standards, one-on-one tutoring sessions, and data-based feedback to help your child master all grade-level skills!"
Jill Willborn: 4th - 6th grade

Favorite Food: "My favorite foods are spaghetti and pizza!"
Experience: "I have taught for 15 years, seven at the Deer Mt. Judea School District."
Hobbies: "I love being active so I like to play games, go hiking, kayaking, among many other things."
Fun Fact: "I lived on an island for several years in SC and loved every minute of walking on the sand."
What do you like most about the program? "I love the DL program because it can be easily tailored to individual needs. It has a lot of different choices for parents to choose from. The kids are learning through social interaction in the live classes. You have a representative to answer questions and get feedback from."
Randee Mizaur: High School

Favorite Food: Steak
Experience: 13 years teaching
Hobbies: Hunting, traveling, & reading
What do you like most about the program?
"The Deer/Mt. Judea Digital program provides opportunities that meet the needs of a wide range of students. One strength of the 7-12 high school program is its ability to provide flexible, personalized state approved learning opportunities that cater to different student needs and learning styles."
Letha Farmer: Assistant

Favorite Food: Potato Enchiladas
Experience: "I have enjoyed working in the DMJ program for the past 5 years."
Hobbies: Homesteading
Fun Fact: "I grew up in NW Oregon where on a clear day you could see Mt Hood, Mt St Helens, and Mt Rainier."