Chemika Bolden, leader of 4J’s Grow Your Own program, was named the 2025 Educator of the Year by ORABSE for her efforts to diversify Oregon’s educator workforce. Honored at a school board meeting on Sept. 3, she was recognized for her local and statewide impact on equity in education.

Kenneth W. Berry is a lifelong educator, mentor, musician, and arts advocate whose distinguished career spans over 48 years in public...

Michael “Chappie” Grice …earned a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell College in Iowa and the Master of Arts in Teaching from Reed College in...

Chemika Bolden’s journey in education is rooted in lived experience, academic pursuit, and a deep commitment to social justice. A proud...

A proud Grant High School graduate, Nikki Thrower was raised in Northeast Portland and shaped by her family's deep roots in education....

Dr. Ernest Hartzog Legacy Award Marcy Bradley  is a proud daughter of Portland and a lifelong advocate for Oregon’s children and...

Mr. Bryan Butcher Jr wins 2024 Oregon Teacher of the Year!

As a member of the Oregon Alliance of Black School Educators (ORABSE), you have the opportunity to elect the organization's officers.

Hello. I’m Vincent Coulter, Mr. Vincent to all my kiddo’s at Prescott Elementary! I have been a hard working, caring and involved...

Cortonio Smith-Myles, affectionately known as Toni, is a cornerstone of the Portland Public School District, serving with unparalleled...

Sharlivia Slaughter born and raised in Portland Oregon. I am the oldest of four, and mother of two. I came from two loving parents who...

Natalie Labossiere is an educational leader currently pursuing her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. Before this, she earned a Master of...

La’Shawanta Spears-Hardy is a highly accomplished and dedicated professional in the field of education. In 2000, she earned her BA in...

Jennifer (Broadous) Scurlock is a high school English Language Arts teacher in Eugene School District 4J-- teaching Ethnic Studies, AP...

Jason Stroman, or “Stro” as he is more affectionately known, is a youth specialist with over 20 years of experience mentoring future...

Portland Native . Proud Father, Son, and Husband. Business owner of 15yrs Champions Barbershop. Founder of Oregon's First and Only Black...