Nathan (or Nate) Breeden is RCC’s new Outcomes and Assessment Specialist. Nate has been an educator for more than a decade, mostly at the high school level. During his time as a teacher and instructional coach, he has specialized in English language development, quality assessment practices, and social-emotional learning. He also served for several years as an Educator Empowerment Academy coach through the Oregon Education Association, supporting educators across the state in addressing issues pervasive to the teaching profession. In his free time, Nate loves hiking and exploring the outdoors with his dog, Grace.