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PAA Business Office
Sep 7, 20172 min read
PAA Welcomes Jeremy Long
Even at two hours from his home in Tillamook, Oregon, PAA was his destiny. After all, there are Long roots at PAA. Four out of seven...
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PAA Business Office
Sep 7, 20171 min read
Welcome Caroline Lipman to PAA
“Because of my strong belief and experience in the Lord, I share my experiences with my students. I encourage them and always refer back...
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PAA Business Office
Aug 24, 20171 min read
Principal Search Update: Jason Bibb Named Interim Principal
The board is pleased to announce that Jason Bibb has agreed to serve as PAA’s interim principal for the 2017-18 school year, recognizing...
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PAA Business Office
Jul 31, 20174 min read
Thelma Winter – a Life Sketch
by Tracy Harder, granddaughter and PAA’s 1979 Class President Young Thelma Hoping to make it to her Mom’s place in Minnesota, Emily and...
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PAA Business Office
Jul 27, 20172 min read
PAA / PUA Remembers Mrs. Winter
Thelma Winter, August, 1915 – July 2017 Thelma Winter, a beloved Portland (Union) Adventist Academy teacher for 31 years and a pillar in...
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PAA Business Office
Jul 7, 20176 min read
Mrs. Winter Remembers PUA / PAA
Thelma Winter’s words ring in our hearts. She was a PUA and PAA teacher for 31 years. Even as she approached her 102nd birthday this...
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PAA Business Office
Jun 16, 20172 min read
Farewell
Portland Adventist Academy recently said goodbye to five incredible staff members. Each of their contributions at PAA have been a gift to...
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PAA Business Office
May 1, 20172 min read
Mission Report
Our deepest thanks to those who supported our students and staff in prayer and funding. You’ve invested in a meaningful experience for...
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PAA Business Office
Mar 17, 20171 min read
Tim Ellis Remembered
Tim Ellis. To continue helping our students with healthy grief, we held a joyful and inspiring chapel service to honor his memory and...
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PAA Business Office
Jan 26, 20173 min read
Hello, Mrs. Weinstein
Mrs. Weinstein is a professional photographer who graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design and whose work as a magazine and...
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PAA Business Office
Jan 26, 20171 min read
Goodbye, Mr. Long
Dimitra Weinstein, a PAA graduate, will fill his very large shoes. Mr. Long’s recent accomplishments have kept him busy on the home...
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PAA Business Office
Dec 8, 20161 min read
How YOU can support PAA’s Food Revolution
This is my dream for PAA and all of our Adventist schools! I also want to open students’ eyes to how our food is sourced and how to grow...
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PAA Business Office
Nov 28, 20162 min read
PAA Science Students Help to Solve Water Issues World-Wide
Portland Adventist Academy teacher, Frank Jin has a passion for science and a heart for mission. He wants to see his students’ education...
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PAA Business Office
Oct 31, 20162 min read
PAASS Provides Miracles
Frequently changing schools was tough on Tim. “During the recession, we lost our home,” says Sharon*, mother of a Portland Adventist...
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PAA Business Office
Sep 29, 20162 min read
Welcome Chef Stef!
Chef Stef, as she is known, says that philosophy is what motivates her to feed her guests healthy food. To Chef Stef, “healthy food” is...
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PAA Business Office
Aug 26, 20161 min read
Welcome new Math Teacher, Mrs. Howard-Snodgrass
While Howard-Snodgrass grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and has lived and traveled to 20 different countries, she has called Maywood Park...
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PAA Business Office
Aug 26, 20161 min read
Welcome Mr. Erik Peterson to the PAA Music Department
Peterson earned his music degree from Warner Pacific University while continuing to seek mentorship from Ellis before his death last...
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PAA Business Office
Aug 26, 20161 min read
Welcome Mr. Knapp, PAA’s New AutoMech Teacher
“My goal is to make students aware of their cars,” he says. “I want them to know how to do basic preventative maintenance and then teach...
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PAA Business Office
Jul 14, 20164 min read
Our Exceeding Community of Educators
What do teachers do during their summer break? Sleeping-in, gardening, traveling, reading? Yes, of course, there is always some fun to be...
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PAA Business Office
Jun 16, 20162 min read
Pastor Parris to Principal Parris
Sheldon’s eventual return to PAA is a surprising story that reminds us of God’s mysterious work both at PAA and in the lives of our...
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