West Linn-Wilsonville School District Director Position 3 Choose 1
There are 197 public school districts in Oregon, each governed by a board of education. School boards set goals, establish policies, oversee the performance of district schools, and negotiate contracts. The state Board of Education sets broader educational policies and standards that local schools are required to follow.Qualifications: Candidate must be a registered voter and a resident of the district for at least 1 year. Employees of the district are not eligible unless employed as a substitute driver. ORS 332.016 and 332.018(2)Term: 4 years
Biographical Information
What skills and experience do you bring to school board service?
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What is your understanding of the District’s obligations to comply with federal and state education policies?
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How would you address the issues facing the District’s schools that you consider the most urgent?
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Biographical Information
Town Where You Live
West Linn
Your Experience/Qualifications
I currently serve as the Senior Director, Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation, Georgetown University. I have previously worked in state and local government in North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, and Oregon. Education: University of North Carolina, Public Administration, Master of Public Administration; Willamette University, Political Science, Bachelor of Science Service in the WLWV District: current School Board Vice Chair; School Board Member; District Budget Committee Chair
County
Clackamas
Term
2025-2029
Term Expires
June 2029
What skills and experience do you bring to school board service?
I am currently serving as the West Linn Wilsonville School District School Board Vice Chair. I have been a School Board Director since 2021. Prior to board service, I served as the District Budget Committee Chair. My professional background is in state and local government management. I am currently serving as a Senior Director at the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University, where I lead the Digital Service Network to help governments use human-centered strategies for digital service delivery.
What is your understanding of the District’s obligations to comply with federal and state education policies?
The District has a legal and ethical obligation to comply with both federal and state education policies to ensure that all students receive a free and appropriate public education in a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment. Our District is responsible for translating the myriad federal and state requirements into local policies, staff training, classroom instruction, student services, and oversight mechanisms. Strong relationships with our federal, state, and local officials is important to ensure that the values of our District are reflected in policy making at other levels of government.
How would you address the issues facing the District’s schools that you consider the most urgent?
The most urgent issue currently facing the West Linn-Wilsonville School District is the significant budget shortfall projected for the upcoming fiscal year. This financial challenge threatens the high-quality educational experience our community expects and deserves. Addressing this shortfall requires immediate, transparent, and collaborative action. This involves sound financial management and decision-making, open and honest community conversations about public education finance, and strong relationships with our representatives in Salem.