PARENT SUPPORT CENTER
PORTLAND, OREGON
“Our children thank you and we all thank you, again and again and again…I know that I speak for all the parents in our class. The results are priceless, and infinite.” J.D Bruinier, mother
See What Our Teachers are Offering!​
Winter Virtual Class starting SOON!
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When: (5 weeks)
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Jan 20-Feb 17 2026
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Tuesday 6:30-8:00 pm
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Where: Zoom Online
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Taught By: Kristin Lasher
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Parent Coach and Retired Elementary K-5 School Counselor
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Cost: $170 per family
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Sliding scale available.
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Please register by emailing: lasherpdx@gmail.com
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Class is dependent on a minimum of 5 participating families.
Kristin Lasher, MEd
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Parent Coach and Teacher with Parent Support Center, 1992 - present
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Elementary School Counselor, 2010 - present
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Elementary teacher including bilingual 2nd grade and TESOL teacher, 1987 - 2010
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Administration License, Portland State University, 2015
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School Counseling License, Lewis & Clark College, May 2010
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Master of Arts in Education, ESOL endorsed, Emphasis on School Counseling, Lewis & Clark College, August, 2003
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Bachelor of Arts in Education, Minor is Spanish, University of Oregon, June 1987
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GirlStrength self-defense instructor, August 2011 - 2020
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Yoga Calm Instructor, July 2010 - 2021
Kristin has been in education for over 30 years working with children and families Kindergarten thru 8th grade. She is currently the K-4 School Counselor at Laurelhurst Elementary in Portland Public Schools (PPS). She has two grown children who helped her learn a lot about parenting. She enjoys problem solving and supporting parents, families and teachers. She has been working with the Caring Discipline curriculum for over 30 years and looks forward to facilitating her next class. She truly believes in the process of parents working together to do this hard thing called parenting. Kristin loves anything outdoors with friends and family: hiking, tandem biking, camping, and swimming to name a few.
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