BONNIE AUGUSTON earned her M.A. in French from the University of Oregon during a two-year teaching fellowship program which included a semester of study in Lyon at Université Lumière Lyon 2. She has taught French to students of all ages in a variety of contexts. In addition to her credentials in French, Bonnie has a background in theatre. She began performing at a young age, turned her passion into an undergraduate major, has taught theatre classes/camps/outreach programs, and has 10 years of non-profit arts administration experience. Born and raised in Portland, she received a B.A. in Theatre Arts and French from Marquette University (in Milwaukee, WI) in 2009. When not teaching, she enjoys yoga, hiking, and participating in local theatre/film. Bonnie has been with Northwest Academy since 2017.
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Community Service
In addition to Community Service requirements in both the middle and high school, the entire school participates in service days during the year.
Service Day at The Audubon Society -
You Are More Than Just a Test Score or a Grade Point Average.
Our admissions process is designed to help us get to know each student through a classroom visit, the student’s written work, and entrance exams written and evaluated by our teachers.
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Class Retreats
Each grade level goes on its own unique retreat that relates to the curriculum.
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Small Class Size
Northwest Academy commitment to small classes and access to faculty help students succeed at high levels.
Classes average 15 students per class