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.

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

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...

D.L. Richardson is an Oregon-based educator with 25 plus years of experience in teaching, diversity training, and public speaking. D.L....