Dear GBSD Staff,
In late February, the Gresham-Barlow School District (GBSD) and the Gresham-Barlow Education Association (GBEA) will begin bargaining a successor contract. The GBSD and GBEA have put together teams that will work together to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
We want to introduce you to the team members. They are incredible individuals dedicated to providing a great education for the students we serve. We appreciate their willingness to participate in this important process!
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| Gresham-Barlow Education Association
Position: Social Science Teacher
Department/School: Sam Barlow High School
What do you consider the best part of being an educator: Creating connections
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun: Travel
The great Northwest loves its coffee! How do you drink yours: Black
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| Gresham-Barlow School District
Position: Principal
Department/School: Springwater Trail High School
What do you consider the best part of being an educator: The fun of working with students and seeing their hope and vision for the future.
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun: I enjoy hanging with my daughter, wife, and black lab, Licorice.
The great Northwest loves its coffee! How do you drink yours: Somehow I made it through college and grad school without coffee. I love it in ice cream but I never drink it.
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| Gresham-Barlow Education Association
Position: Chemistry Teacher
Department/School: Science/Gresham High
What do you consider the best part of being an educator: Helping students learn and grow
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun: Hang out with friends and family
The great Northwest loves its coffee! How do you drink yours: Black with oatmilk
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| Gresham-Barlow Education Association
Position: 2/3 blend classroom teacher
Department/School: Highland Elementary
What do you consider the best part of being an educator: Cultivating a love of learning.
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun: Reading, hiking, playing soccer, & wine tasting
The great Northwest loves its coffee! How do you drink yours: With oatmilk creamer
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| Gresham-Barlow School District
Position: Executive Director of Human Resources
Department/School: Human Resources
What do you consider the best part of being an educator: Supporting staff and students!
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun: I love to sing, love my family and love the Blazers!
The great Northwest loves its coffee! How do you drink yours: With Oatmilk!
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| Gresham-Barlow Education Association
Position: 7th grade Science Teacher
Department/School: West Orient Middle School
What do you consider the best part of being an educator: Getting to know kids and to watch them learn and grow
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun: Chess!
The great Northwest loves its coffee! How do you drink yours: Black
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| Gresham-Barlow School District
Position: Board of Directors, GBSD - Chair
Department/School: Gresham-Barlow School Board
What do you consider the best part of being an educator: The best part of being a board director, is seeing improvement across the District, and the impact at the individual school level. They are all my students!
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun: I enjoy traveling with my family (husband and adult children)
The great Northwest loves its coffee! How do you drink yours: I drink my tea as black and strong as possible, no lemon ever, raw sugar
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| Gresham-Barlow Education Association
Position: Educational Resource Teacher
Department/School: SPED/Gresham High School
What do you consider the best part of being an educator: Amazing and fun students, families and staff
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun: Reading books
The great Northwest loves its coffee! How do you drink yours: Dark roast with cream
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| Gresham-Barlow School District
Position: Principal
Department/School: West Orient Middle School
What do you consider the best part of being an educator: Being provided the opportunity to build upon the potential of every student to create a legacy that stretches far into the future. There are few professions where one's impact can be generational.
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun: Spend time with my family and dogs, golf, cook/bake, and travel.
The great Northwest loves its coffee! How do you drink yours: Dark roast with a little sweetener
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| Gresham-Barlow Education Association
Position: 8th grade social studies and AVID
Department/School: Gordon Russell Middle School
What do you consider the best part of being an educator: When students experience gestalt
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun: Bicycling and fishing
The great Northwest loves its coffee! How do you drink yours: Black!
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| Gresham-Barlow School District
Position: Assistant Superintendent
Department/School: District Office
What do you consider the best part of being an educator: Kids! Kids make me laugh and I love watching them learn new things!
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun: Spend time at the lake - boating, swimming, hiking, reading & spending time with family.
The great Northwest loves its coffee! How do you drink yours: Depends on my mood, but you can't go wrong with a caramel latte.
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| Gresham-Barlow Education Association
Position: DLI Coach, New Teacher Mentor, and Bilingual Reading Specialist
Department/School: Multilingual Learners
What do you consider the best part of being an educator: Working with kids keeps my imagination active
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun: Hiking, paddle boarding, playing with my dogs
The great Northwest loves its coffee! How do you drink yours: Black
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| Gresham-Barlow School District
Position: Executive Director
Department/School: Student Support Services
What do you consider the best part of being an educator: I enjoy helping students and families meet their personal goals for their education. A former student wrote me a letter and said, "Thank you for believing in me when I didn't believe in myself." I believe in all of our students and when they believe in themselves that's the best part.
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun: I enjoy hanging out with my kids and grandkids. We like attending their sporting events. Our six year old has the biggest cheering section at pee wee soccer games.
The great Northwest loves its coffee! How do you drink yours: I drink it as tea, black, no water, no sweetener.
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| Gresham-Barlow Education Association
Position: Speech-Language Pathologist
Department/School: Hollydale Elementary, Gresham High School, REY Academy
What do you consider the best part of being an educator: Getting to see my students grow as they move from elementary school up through to high school graduation.
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun: I spend a lot of time with friends and my dog. I enjoy going to concerts and playing all kinds of video and tabletop games. I also spend a lot of time doing charitable work through drag based community service. Helping the community and members of the charity group grow through their involvement in that community service is incredibly rewarding.
The great Northwest loves its coffee! How do you drink yours: Cold brew that is 1 part coffee, 1.5 parts milk, 1.5 parts water, with ice and stevia.
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| Gresham-Barlow School District
Position: Principal
Department/School: North Gresham Elementary School
What do you consider the best part of being an educator: Witnessing the growth and progress of students over time is a source of great satisfaction. Knowing that you have played a role in a student's academic and personal development is incredibly rewarding.
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun: Spending time with my family, reading, taking care of my chickens, and going boating. These simple joys bring me happiness and balance to my life.
The great Northwest loves its coffee! How do you drink yours: Most days I love any type of iced espresso, lightly sweetened with a splash of cream. Lately, I have enjoyed a flat white with vanilla.
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