In this episode, we sit down with Sharlys Leszczuk, educator, real estate agent, and lifelong hospitality professional, to talk about how she’s bringing tourism education to life for students at Nestucca Valley High School. From her start in fine dining and PR in New York City to serving and teaching on the Oregon Coast, Sharlys shares how hospitality is more than service—it’s about connection, creativity, and community. Below are the organizations, local businesses, and partners mentioned in our conversation. Explore the links to learn more about the people and places shaping the future of Oregon Coast tourism and hospitality education.

Helpful links

• Nestucca Valley Jr./Sr. High School
• Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA)
• Tillamook Estuaries Partnership
• The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge (Netarts Bay)
• Garibaldi Boathouse (Garibaldi, OR
• Grateful Bread Bakery & Restaurant (Pacific City)
• The Riverhouse Nestucca (Pacific City)
• Heartfelt Hospitality
• Tillamook County Parks Departmen
• Tillamook Air Museum
• Pacific City Chamber of Commerc
• Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce
• Explore Tillamook Coast – Adventure Guide
• Tillamook County Library System

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