Our Team
Leadership Team
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Sarah Melland
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
INSTRUCTOR
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Julia Jackley
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
INSTRUCTOR
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Leslie Jenson
INSTRUCTIONAL LEAD
INSTRUCTOR
Instructors
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Jack Fulwiler
INSTRUCTOR
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
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Donna Bishop
INSTRUCTOR
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Beth Peckham
INSTRUCTOR
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
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Marquie Arnold
INSTRUCTOR
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Danielle Bailey
INSTRUCTOR
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Julia Jackley
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
INSTRUCTOR
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Leslie Jenson
INSTRUCTIONAL LEAD
INSTRUCTOR
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Sarah Melland
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
INSTRUCTOR
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Heather Ransom
GUEST INSTRUCTOR
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Allison Scheubrein
SEASONAL INSTRUCTOR
Curriculum Development
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Jack Fulwiler
INSTRUCTOR
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
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Beth Peckham
INSTRUCTOR
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
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Erika Hutchens
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Interns
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Jessie Shaw
Lewis and Clark Intern
Sarah Melland, M.A.T
Licensed Educator, Certified Dyslexia Therapist, C-SLDS
Founder and Director, Reading and Writing Instructor
Sarah began her career in education after receiving her M.A.T. from Lewis and Clark College in 2009. She has served in pubic education as a classroom teacher, intervention coordinator, reading specialist and instructional coach. Sarah has extensive education and experience in providing foundational literacy skills through intensive intervention using the Orton Gillingham Method. She completed her Dyslexia Practitioner certification in 2022 and her Dyslexia Therapist certification in 2025. Sarah also holds an additional certification as a Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist (C-SLDS).
Julia Jackley, MA
Writing Instructor
Administrative Director
Julia Jackley received her Masters Degree from Simon Fraser University in 2012. She is a recognized, published research author whose teaching experience includes preschool and collegiate level courses. Julia has extensive professional development in teaching writing curriculum.
Leslie Jenson, M.A. Curriculum and Instruction
Instructional Lead
Licensed Educator and Reading Instructor
Leslie is a licensed educator with over 15 years of classroom teaching experience and 4 years as a dyslexia instructor prior to joining Forge Education. She has a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, an endorsement in Early Childhood Education, along with a strong background in recognizing and understanding dyslexia. Leslie's training includes Orton Gillingham techniques by the Institute of Multi-Sensory Education. Her passion and advocacy for supporting children to “break the alphabetic code” on their road to becoming successful readers and writers is what drives her teaching.
Heather Ransom, M.A.T.
Licensed Educator
Reading Instructor
Heather Ransom received her Master’s in Teaching in 2010. As the parent of a child with dyslexia, Heather is familiar with the academic challenges that students may face. She also knows the incredible impact that structured literacy can provide and the success that students can experience. Heather has a strong background in providing multi-sensory, intensive intervention for students with dyslexia and language based learning differences. Prior to joining Forge Education, Heather worked for 2 years as a literacy instructor specializing in dyslexia.
Jack Fulwiler, BA Writing
Writing Instructor
Curriculum Development
Jack graduated with honors from Johns Hopkins University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in both creative writing and English. He has worked as a freelance copywriter for entrepreneurs and as a sports journalist. A former college baseball player, Jack has extensive experience working with kids as a coach at youth camps and clinics. He also has experience tutoring high school and college students in writing. Jack intends to teach high school and college level writing courses, and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in writing.
Donna Bishop, M. Ed.
Licensed Educator
Reading Instructor
Donna is a licensed educator with over 25 years of classroom teaching experience, ten of which include working as a reading specialist. In 2009, she received her Masters of Education in reading along with an endorsement in literacy. She has considerable experience in providing intervention for students needing structured literacy support. Donna is excited to not only help students strengthen their skills in reading, but to also help them gain confidence in seeing themselves as lifelong readers.
Beth Peckham, M.S., CCC-SLP
Licensed SLP and Reading Instructor
Curriculum Development
Beth is a licensed speech-language pathologist with over five years of experience supporting children with speech, language, and literacy disorders. She received her MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Pacific University and a BA in Elementary Education with a reading endorsement from Pacific Lutheran University. Beth has worked in private practice, clinical, and school settings, providing services for students from early childhood through adolescence. She has completed Orton-Gillingham training through the Institute of Multi-Sensory Education and is a skilled educator. Beth is passionate about helping each learner build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
Marquie Arnold, M.A.T
Licensed Educator
Reading Instructor
Marquie is a licensed educator with twenty years of experience in elementary classrooms. She received her Master’s of Art in Teaching from George Fox in 2006 and holds a Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Plus Certification from the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education. Throughout her teaching career, Marquie has also been an adjunct professor in the MAT program at Concordia University and a private tutor for PreK-5th grade students. She finds great joy and fulfillment in seeing her students grasp new concepts, overcome challenges and, most importantly, have fun!
Allison Scheubrein, M. Ed.
Licensed Educator
Writing Instructor
Allison began her career in education in 2008 after receiving her M. Ed. from the University of Oregon. Allison has worked in three different middle schools around Oregon, teaching 7th and 8th grade Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies classes. She currently teaches at a middle school in the Tigard-Tualatin School District.
Erika Hutchens, M. Ed.
Licensed Educator
Curriculum Development
Erika is a learning specialist with over 10 years of teaching experience. She received her Master’s of Education with an endorsement in special education from Claremont Graduate University in 2012 and has since taught at the elementary and middle school levels in Oregon and California as well as internationally. At Forge, she is a part of the curriculum development team, seeking to create lessons that support students of all abilities.
Danielle Bailey, M. Ed.
Licensed Educator
Reading Instructor
Dani received her Master’s in Education from Southern Oregon University in 2025. With a degree in early childhood development, she began her teaching career in 2021. Dani has brought her expertise to leading kindergarten, fourth grade, and fifth grade classrooms. At Forge she is excited to help students gain confidence and discover the joy of reading!