Teacher of the Year 2021
Ethelyn Tumalad an English teacher at Clackamas High School was named Teacher of the Year for the state of Oregon. She wants to “lead [her] students with empathy” and model her values of community, identity and culture. Those who recommended Tumalad for the award...
Teachers quest to stop suicide
It started with classroom conversations about mental health. Fourth-grade teacher Jeremy Duggins encouraged his students that “you can do anything that you set your heart and mind toward doing.” He lived out his philosophy by starting a GoFundMe page in connection...
Oregon Teacher Takes PE Classes On The Road
Miel Rathmann is no ordinary P.E. teacher. When students at Christ the King Catholic School were sent home amidst the COVID19 pandemic, Rathman saw an opportunity to continue to give back. Creating an online sign-up sheet, Rathmann works with parents to schedule 10...
Grants Pass PE Teacher is Southern Oregon’s Regional ‘Teacher of the Year’
Jordan Werner is passionate about his students. Finding opportunities to teach children about healthy lifestyles, Werner gives students at Riverside Elementary School something to look forward to each day. Described as the type of teacher that makes students want to...
Elmonica Teachers Keep in Touch with Kids with Drive By Parade in Beaverton
One of the latest trends during Coronavirus school disruptions is the teacher parade; and one of the first to hold a teacher parade was the staff at Elmonica Elementary in Beaverton. They held a parade on a Sunday in April to kick-off the new structured virtual...
Gustavo Balderas Awarded 2020 National Superintendent of the Year
Eugene, Oregon Schools Superintendent Awarded 2020 National Superintendent of the Year Gustavo Balderas was recognized as the 2020 National Superintendent of the Year by the AASA, the national School Superintendents Association in February. During his four years in...
Her Parents Paved the Way, One Future Educators Story
Born in the United States to parents that immigrated from Mexico, Lizbeth and her brother both struggled in school. Yet, overcoming her academic challenges is what led Lizbeth to her passion for helping others. Working hard to pass her English proficiency test and...
Mercedes Muñoz Wins Teacher of the Year!
Very excited to see Mercedes Muñoz win Oregon teacher of the year. She teaches at Franklin High School in Portland.
Statewide Student Testing Reveals 5 Year Low
Recent test data show an alarming trend of declining student performance. Results show that Oregon students are failing to reach educational benchmarks