Hi! My name is Melissa Oien. I was born and raised in the Salem area. I attended high school in Silverton, Oregon and met my husband Jeremy there. We were married in 1994 and lived for two years at Minot Air Force Base. Missing home and family, we moved back to Salem and shortly after, started working in Awana and other children’s ministries in our church.

My husband and I raised six children, five of whom have been homeschooled through high school. We came to JBC in the summer of 2013. I have taught numerous classes over our homeschool journey both at CLASS ACTS co-op and JBC Homeschool Ministries. I have loved the opportunity to teach a wide variety of ages and subjects, some of my favorites being science and history.

While at Jefferson Baptist, I have enjoyed serving in Kidzone, Awana, VBS, high school youth group, Homeland Missions and heading up JOY in the Park, a community outreach here in Jefferson. I enjoy road trips and day hikes with my family, and with our youngest graduated and newly married, I’m looking forward to the new adventures God has for me.

I’m so thankful for the opportunity to serve at Jefferson Christian School, to impact and support the next generation of students and their families.