MS. SANDY SHEARER
Ms. Sandy was born in Michigan and came to the PNW when she was 16. While in high school Sandy taught gymnastics and realized she had a passion for working with children. She continued to work with children in many avenues and received her degree in Early Education at COCC.
Sandy, her husband Conor, and their two children Piper and Lola moved to Bend from Portland in 2017. Sandy was home with her girls for the next 5 years and continued her educational goals at COCC and Oregon State Cascades. In 2022 she stepped back into teaching. Sandy’s youngest daughter attended Sunrise Preschool and had such a positive learning experience that when the opportunity presented itself for Sandy to join the Sunrise team she didn’t hesitate.
When she’s not teaching, Sandy loves doing all the outdoor things with her family and friends. Her favorite go-to spots are the Redwoods, Smith Rock, or any place with waterfalls. She also enjoys reading, arts and crafts, cooking, coaching her kiddos activities and daydreaming about travels!
“School is an environment filled with doors and windows where children are able to see themselves in all the ways that make learning fun, playful, and imaginative! What a privilege it is to see the world through their lens. I look forward to learning and growing alongside your kiddos!”
Sandy, her husband Conor, and their two children Piper and Lola moved to Bend from Portland in 2017. Sandy was home with her girls for the next 5 years and continued her educational goals at COCC and Oregon State Cascades. In 2022 she stepped back into teaching. Sandy’s youngest daughter attended Sunrise Preschool and had such a positive learning experience that when the opportunity presented itself for Sandy to join the Sunrise team she didn’t hesitate.
When she’s not teaching, Sandy loves doing all the outdoor things with her family and friends. Her favorite go-to spots are the Redwoods, Smith Rock, or any place with waterfalls. She also enjoys reading, arts and crafts, cooking, coaching her kiddos activities and daydreaming about travels!
“School is an environment filled with doors and windows where children are able to see themselves in all the ways that make learning fun, playful, and imaginative! What a privilege it is to see the world through their lens. I look forward to learning and growing alongside your kiddos!”
MS. LIZ MARTIN
Ms. Liz was born and raised in Newberg, OR. She attended the University of Oregon where she earned her degree in Public Relations. It is also where she met her husband, Levi. After college, Liz worked for adidas America as a Marketing Specialist for 5 years. Once married, Liz and Levi moved to Bend where he began work as a Pharmacist and she worked as the Marketing Director for Mountain View Hospital in Madras.
When their daughter was born, Liz became a stay-at-home mom and has been for the last 10 years. Both of Liz's children attended Sunrise Preschool and they all absolutely loved their time there. When the opportunity came up to become the teaching assistant, Liz was thrilled to come back to Sunrise and help make other kids’ first school experience fun and memorable. She has seen firsthand how preschool shaped her kids’ future love of school and the educational foundation Sunrise helped develop.
In her spare time, Liz loves running, baking, and cheering on her kids in their various sports and activities.
When their daughter was born, Liz became a stay-at-home mom and has been for the last 10 years. Both of Liz's children attended Sunrise Preschool and they all absolutely loved their time there. When the opportunity came up to become the teaching assistant, Liz was thrilled to come back to Sunrise and help make other kids’ first school experience fun and memorable. She has seen firsthand how preschool shaped her kids’ future love of school and the educational foundation Sunrise helped develop.
In her spare time, Liz loves running, baking, and cheering on her kids in their various sports and activities.
MS. PAM SHUNK
Congratulations on your retirement! Thank you for your many years of hard work, dedication, and passion for teaching! Your contributions have helped make Sunrise Preschool one of the most loved and respected preschools here in Bend! We love you!
