Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Esther Omogbehin has accepted our offer to join Portland Public Schools as a Regional Superintendent. Dr. Omogbehin has a long history of utilizing her leadership skills to create an environment that prioritizes the needs of all students and the health of the communities she serves.

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce that Lorna Fast Buffalo Horse will join the Office of School Performance as Director of Multiple Pathways to Graduation. Lorna brings 30 years of experience in education to the position.

Dear Colleagues,

The STEAM Department is excited to announce that Nichole Berg will join the team as the Climate Change and Climate Justice Programs Manager. A bilingual educator and leader from Madison, Wisconsin, Nichole brings a depth of curriculum development and leadership talent to PPS.

Dear MLC Community,

I am pleased to announce that Mark Van Hoomissen has accepted our offer to become the new principal at the Metropolitan Learning Center (MLC).