Dr. Engel holds degrees in philosophy, architectural design, and histories and theories of art, architecture, and design. He has studied and taught internationally, across universities in the upper Midwest, the United Kingdom, and the San Francisco Bay Area before arriving in Bend. His first book "Colin Rowe's Gospel of Modern Architecture," was published in 2022, and its investigation of pedagogies that provoke curiosity and critical thinking between history and design continue to direct his teaching.

Erin is a licensed school counselor and received a Master of Science in Counseling from Portland State University. She served as a school counselor at Mountain View High School in Bend-La Pine Schools for six years. She believes deeply in the field of counseling and the power it has to foster health, create change, and promote equity and social justice within individuals, families, and communities. Erin found deep meaning and satisfaction in direct service as a school counselor and is thrilled to continue serving the counseling profession while at OSU-Cascades.