Portland Public Schools
Portland, Oregon

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A Great Place to Grow

8401 SW 17th Ave | Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 916-6303 | Fax: (503) 916-2616

Marcy Matsuo

Short Q&A with Mrs. Matsuo

Q.  What is the name of your favorite children's author?

A.  Richard Peck.  His stories remind me of my grandma.

Q.  How long have you taught at Capitol Hill?

A.  I have taught here for eight years, but my children all went to Capitol Hill!  I was a parent here for 12 years before I began teaching here.  It feels like home to me.

Q.  Who was your most influential teacher?

A.  I had so many, but a favorite was definitely my Spanish teacher when I attended Jackson High School.  That's right, Jackson High School which is now our middle school.

Q.  What do you like to do when you are not at school?

A.  I love to read, garden and take my dog, Benny, for walks!

Q.  Do you have a favorite subject?

A.  Yes, all of them!  I especially love to teach Social Studies and Art.