Northwood Spotlight: Lisa Elefson
Special Services Resource Room Para

 

Special Ed Resource Room Para Pro. Three years at NW and 16 at Island Park.

 

 

Many moons ago I was a 2nd grade teacher before having kids.  After my two sons started at Island Park, I applied and got the Resource Room Para Pro job that I’ve held for 19 years!

 

 

What makes Northwood special to you? 

 

The building is beautiful but what goes on inside with staff and students is what is really special!

 

What is your favorite part of your day at NW? 

 

Starting the day with mindful minute with students.

 

What is the first thing you do when you wake up? 

 

Hug my dog Zelda.

 

Sport: Is hiking a sport? 

Book: "A Thousand Splendid Suns"

Vacation Spot: Manzanita, Oregon

Movie: Chocolat

Activities: Walking with friends and my dog

 

Anything unique you’d like to share? 

 

This spring break I joined 90 high school students and adult leaders in Tijuana, Mexico on a mission trip to build houses. I’ve done this trip six times - always hard work but SO rewarding! That’s not to say that I’m not looking forward to a trip to Spain with my husband in the not-so-distant future where we can enjoy a bit of luxury AND delicious food.