BLANCHET CATHOLIC SCHOOL - Key Persons
Mrs. Churchill earned her Bachelor of Science in General Science from Grinnell College and then her Master in Science Physics from West Virginia University. She went on to earn her teaching license at Western Oregon University. Before moving to Oregon, she taught high school in New Jersey and West Virginia, and K-12 in Colorado. She taught college students at San Diego State University. Once in Oregon, she took a break from teaching to raise five children.
Before coming to Blanchet, Mrs. Churchill taught at Regis, in Salem-Kaiser, and Woodburn. At Blanchet, she teaches middle school science (6 and 8), Religion 7, and AP Physics. She has also taught pre-algebra, algebra, and band and was the advisor for Science Olympiad and the Gospel Club.
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- Ex - Officio President
- President
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- Orthopedic Doctor / Surgeon )
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- Development Assistant & Assistant Athletic Director
Mrs. Becker attended the University of Notre Dame and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Graphic Design. Before coming to Blanchet, she worked for Gateway Communications, Inc. for five years. Mrs. Becker is Blanchet's Assistant Athletic Director and Development Assistant.
She also is the advisor for the Campus Ambassador Club, assistant coach for 6/7th Grade Girls Basketball, and High School Assistant Track and Field Coach.
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- Vice - Chair ( CIO of Technology Department, City of Salem )
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- Board Chair ( Blanchet Parent )
Mr. Harry Ahn earned his undergraduate degree in Math from the State University of New York followed by his Masters in Nuclear Engineering from Oregon State University. He also earned a Masters in Teaching from George Fox University. Before coming to Blanchet, Mr. Ahn worked for fifteen years as a Nuclear Engineer and then fifteen years as an entrepreneur. At Blanchet, he teaches Advanced Math, Engineering, and Great Books.
Mrs. Joy Bilodeau has an Associate of Arts degree in Fashion Design. She is a pro seamstress and crafter and has owned a balloon business and gift store for thirteen years. Mrs. Bilodeau drives bus and is an office assistant.
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- Secretary ( Blanchet Parent )
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- Ex - Officio Member
- Principal / Blanchet Student Body President
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- Treasurer ( Cascade Warehouse Company )
Mrs. Bashaw attended Western Baptist College, Western Baptist University, and Corben University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a Masters in Education from Western Oregon University. Before Blanchet, she was a cake decorator at Roth's and Winco then owned her own business, "Elegant Creations Cakes". She also taught PE at St. Vincent de Paul School in Salem. At Blanchet, Mrs. Bashaw has taught 8th grade PE, 7th/8th and 10th-grade religion, and Seminar for Success. She was also Blanchet's varsity volleyball coach for 23 years leading two teams to State Championships and was the prom advisor. Currently, Mrs. Bashaw teaches 6/7 PE, Freshman Health I, PE and Leadership. She is also the advisor for the Students for Change club.
Mrs. Bashaw is married to Dave and is mom to Blanchet alumni Kelsey Beyer - ‘06 (married to Carl Beyer '06 and grandkids - Connor, Travis, and Hailey), Katie Hyde - '09 (married to Jake Hyde, grand dogs - Addie, Barrett), and Michael Bashaw - '18.