Our Educators

Cathy Beyea, RNC, CDCES

Cathy’s interest in diabetes stems from family experiences with diabetes, and she specializes in treatment of type I diabetes, gestational diabetes, insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring.

In her free time, Cathy enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and animals, as well as quilting.

Brooke Duncan, RD, LD, CDCES

Brooke enjoys helping people accomplish their personal health goals. She believes there is not a one-size-fits-all to diabetes management and that having diabetes is a personal health journey that should be navigated by the patient’s preferences and health outcomes. 

Rachel Patton, RD, LD, CDCES, IBCLC

Rachel earned her bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University and completed her dietetic internship at Youngstown State University.

In her free time, Rachel enjoys exercising, playing board games, reading and spending time with her friends and family.

Eileen Schramm, RN, CDCES

Eileen has been a diabetes educator for more than 30 years. She also specializes in foot care.

In her free time, Eileen enjoys painting as well as other arts and crafts.

Jennifer Sylvester, BSN, CDCES

Jennifer earned her nursing degrees at Linn-Benton Community College and Linfield College. She counsels diabetes patients, helps lead education classes and does foot care for patients.

In her free time, Jennifer enjoys traveling, horseback riding, scuba diving, hiking and volunteering as teacher of English as a second language.

Jeana Van Dyke, RD, LD, CDCES

Jeana earned a bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University. She counsels diabetes patients and helps lead education classes.

In her free time, Jeana enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, working out, reading and cooking.

To speak with one of our educators, call 541-812-4839.

Kimberly Cleveland, RN, CFCS, DCES

Kimberly earned her nursing degree from Linn-Benton Community College and a bachelor’s degree from Western Governor’s University.

In her free time, Kimberly enjoys going for walks with her family and gardening.

Angie Frederic, RDN, LD, CDCES

Angie leads the Diabetes Education team at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. She earned a bachelor’s degree at Oregon State University. In addition to counseling patients with diabetes, she has special training in weight loss counseling, insulin pumps and elimination diets.

In her free time, Angie enjoys hiking, gardening and reading.

Elizabeth Hernandez, RN

Elizabeth has an associate degree in nursing and enjoys hiking and working on crochet projects.

Melissa Myton, RDN, LD

Melissa earned her bachelor’s from Oregon State University.

In her free time, Melissa enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors and painting.

Cheryl Teschner, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES

Cheryl earned a bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University and a master’s degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. She counsels nutrition and diabetes patients and helps head education classes.

In her free time, Cheryl enjoys outdoor activities with her family, as well as cooking, baking and gardening.

Yvette Wheeler, RN, CFCS, DCES

Yvette earned her nursing degree from SUNY Polytechnic Institute. She counsels diabetes patients and helps her patients focus on past successes to help manage diabetes.

In her free time, Yvette enjoys reading, cooking, hiking and spending time with friends and family.

Heidi Womack, RN, CFCS, CDCES

Heidi earned her nursing degree from Linn-Benton Community College. She counsels diabetes patients, helps lead education classes and does foot care for her patients.

In her free time, Heidi enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and playing the piano.

To speak with one of our educators, call 541-451-6313.