Oregon PIRC

Advisory Committees

The work of the Oregon PIRC is governed by a Statewide Coordinating Committee and several Advisory Committees, whose members are listed below.

Oregon PIRC Statewide Coordinating Committee

  • Shauna Adams Expert Trainer, Oregon Small Schools Initiative, Employers for Education Excellence (E3)
  • Gustavo Balderas Oregon Association of Latino Administrators
  • Donna Beegle National Poverty Expert, Communication Across Barriers
  • Sandy Bell President Elect, Oregon PTA
  • Charlie Benitez Education Specialist, Migrant Education, Student Records, Oregon Department of Education
  • Kristin Bryant Project Director, Chalkboard Project
  • Janet Bubl Education Specialist, Title IV-B & Title VI B, Oregon Department of Education
  • Stephanie Carnahan Coordinator, Oregon GEAR UP
  • Susan Castillo State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Oregon Department of Education
  • Molly Day PAT Program Director, Morrison Child and Family Services
  • Melinda Leong Oregon State Coordinator, Northwest Regional Comprehensive Center, Education Northwest
  • Helen Maguire Oregon State Title 1 Director, Oregon Department of Education
  • Patricia Martinez-Orozco Executive Director, Oregon Council for Hispanic Advancement (OCHA)
  • Pat Pitman Program and Policy Manager, Oregon Commission on Children and Families
  • Janice Richards Executive Director, Oregon Parent Training and Information Center (PTI)
  • Nanci Schneider Senior Program Advisor, Improving School Systems, Education Northwest
  • Karen Kitchen Program Manager, PPS Title VII Indian Education Program
  • Yolanda Tavera Parent Involvement Specialist, Oregon Migrant Education Service Council
  • Carmen West Oregon State Title III Director, Oregon Department of Education
  • Courtney Vanderstek Assistant Executive Director, Oregon Education Association

Oregon PIRC Educator's Advisory Committee

  • Bethy Annsa ASPIRE Site Supervisor/GEAR UP On-Site Coordinator, Marshall Campus
  • Chris Cartwright Program Specialist, Continuing Education, Portland State University
  • Jerry Colonna Superintendent, Beaverton School District
  • Karnaja Crews 5th Grade Teacher, Hiteon Elementary School
  • Ruben Degollado Assistant Principal, Evergreen Middle School
  • Laurie Fenk Boise Elliott Elementary School
  • Velma Johnson, Paula Kinney School Change Coach, Employeers for Education Excellence (E3)
  • Robin Mayther Geoffrey Mills Dean, School of Education, Southern Oregon University
  • Tabitha Whitefoot Assistant Director, NASCC, Education Equity Program, Portland State University

Oregon PIRC Parent's Advisory Committee

  • Donna Bolt Education Specialist, Homeless Education, Oregon Department of Education
  • Debbie Gordon Community and Parents for Public Schools in Portland
  • Andre Jackson Coordinator, Family and Community Support, Portland Public Schools
  • Eddie and Misty Rozier

Oregon PIRC Hispanic Advisory Committee

  • Eduardo Angulo Executive Director, Salem-Keizer Coalition for Equality
  • Saideh Haghighi Hispanic Outreach, Hillsboro School District
  • Annalivia Palazzo-Angulo Program Coordinator, Salem-Keizer Coalition for Equality
  • Silvia Quesada Reynolds Middle School
  • Nery Reyes Parent Involvement Coordinator/Educator, Oregon Council for Hispanic Advancement
  • Perla Rodriguez Principal, Cornelius Elementary School

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