Jake Gordon, M.S. Ed., received his AA from Chemeketa and BS and MS degrees from Western Oregon University. Jake is an experienced middle school teacher who taught social studies, geography, and language arts courses for more than seven years.

In 2022 Jake followed his interest in the trades and electricity by attending VOLTA line school, completing Chemeketa Community College’s CDL program, and worked as an electric line groundman before being hired by Portland General Electric as a Design Project Manger responsible for power line replacement projects. He has a desire to share the world with his students, providing them with the skills needed to explore and understand the world around them.

When he is not teaching he enjoys spending time exploring Oregon’s different regions—especially the wilderness areas.