Craig Merkord
Director of Facilities
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Serving SA Since: 2017
Tami Burrell
Transportation Supervisor
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Tami earned her B.A. from Walla Walla College in Eastern Washington with both secondary and elementary teaching credentials. Her immediate family all live in the Salem area (sisters and assorted nephews/nieces) with extended family in Northern Washington and Minnesota (uncles and cousins). She also has family by faith in Alaska, Florida, California, and Maine. Her hobbies include learning about new places, especially different countries and cultures.
After the death of my parents, I was able to work outside of home again and SA had openings for bus drivers. The students and families here were impressive with their thoughtfulness and care; you could see God was a real part of their lives. Teaching bus drivers is fun, but God knew I missed the joy of exploring His creation and world; so when a science position opened up that is where He led me!
Serving SA Since: 2013
Scott Jones
Head of Custodial
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A Native Oregonian, Scot was born in Portland Oregon, then raised on the Oregon coast by a single mother who fully believed in Proverbs 22:6. In 2008 he chose to retire from the restaurant industry after 23 years of service. While trying new things, his family was growing. His wife, Lorene, was originally a lunch lady at Salem Academy, then started working in the business office. She suggested he apply when a custodian position came available. As his daughter Annalyssa was entering preschool at the time, he felt called to be there also to serve.
Salem Academy provides an incredibly warm and welcoming community for both students and staff. I love working with other believers who truly care about our kids. I feel very blessed to be a part of this family, because it is a family that prays, cries, rejoices, laughs together, and serves one another. It never gets old seeing adults with a passion for God that shows. At the end of each day I know I have invested in an amazing community and gained an abundance of blessings in return.
Serving SA Since: 2012
Jorge Vallejo-Ascencio
Custodian
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Serving SA Since: 2016
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