Elementary, Middle School & Enrichment Teachers

Mrs. Boddington's favorite thing about being a teacher is spending time with the kids. Watching them grow and learn and change over the course of a year and getting to play a role in that is very rewarding to her. In her down time she enjoys doing puzzles, board games, reading and walking her dog, Millie!

Mrs. Dotson loves watching her students become independent and resourceful learners. Outside of teaching, she spends most of her time with her three grandchildren and her church family.

Ms. Swartz has experience as a substitute teacher and reading tutor, and loves building relationships with her students and helping them grow in confidence. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, camping, doing puzzles, and coaching youth cheer.

This is Mr. Coloma's first year at GCS; he previously taught in Tualatin and Molalla, and is a lifelong Tigard resident. He enjoys building a sense of community in the classroom and watching his students learn about the world around them. In his spare time, He plays handbells at his church, and enjoys spending time with his family.

Mrs. Gunderson enjoys teaching Art to the students at Gaarde so much! She comments "Every student is always excited for Art, and it is so amazing to see what they create!" She loves sharing with them about the different artists, and discovering a new passion for Art in them! In her 'down time', she enjoys walking her dog, gardening, reading, doing Disney puzzles, & creating new Art ideas for her students.

Mrs. Blossom enjoys seeing the students having fun and being silly together in music class. When she is not in the classroom, she likes spending time with family, cooking and trying something new - like a new restaurant or making something she hasn't done before.