Lincoln Elementary School
August Family Newsletter, 2023
Dear Lincoln Elementary Families and Community,
It is our sincere pleasure and honor to write this letter of introduction to you as the new administrative team of Lincoln Elementary. We are looking forward to serving this wonderful school and continuing to provide support to help all students be successful.
Lincoln Elementary opened around 1952 with the strong vision of supporting students and families. We continue this vision with the goal of providing the right instruction for every student and building inclusive environments to empower all students. We look forward to learning more about you and your child or children as we work together to continue providing a positive, respectful, engaging, and safe environment for all students.
Mrs. Alfaro:
I have been in education for over 28 years. I began my educational career in Salem-Keizer as an instructional assistant at Weddle Elementary. Furthermore, I obtained a Master of Arts in teaching in 2008 and taught at Eyre Elementary as a second-grade bilingual teacher. After working as a teacher, I served as part of the bilingual education team as an English language acquisition specialist and bilingual program assistant. I had my first assignment as an assistant principal at Heritage Elementary, worked as an assistant principal and principal at Salem-Keizer, and now I am returning to Woodburn to be the principal at Lincoln Elementary.
Dr. McDougal:
I am excited to return to the elementary level and help lead the Lincoln community. This is my fourth year in Woodburn, the previous three I led and helped lead our District's middle schools. I’ve been an educator and leader for over 25 years, earning my Master of Arts in Education in 1996 and my Doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2011. Prior to Woodburn, I led schools at the K-5 and secondary levels, primarily in West Linn - Wilsonville. I started my career teaching language arts, social studies, and Spanish. I value strong partnerships with families, opening up opportunities for every student, and fostering a positive school culture.
We believe that all students can learn and that all students have strengths. We know that families, staff, the community, and administrators all have important roles to play in supporting students’ success. It is our desire to provide opportunities to collaborate to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. Please feel free to contact us, as our doors will always be open. Let us know how we can serve you and support your child or children. Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions or concerns. Our email address are teresa.alfaro@woodburnsd.org, and pmcdougal@woodburnsd.org,
Go Dolphins!!
Sincerely,
Teresa Alfaro - Principal
Peter McDougal - Assistant Principal