Coordinating Body
The Coordinating Body is a dedicated, dynamic, and diverse team of educators who lead our network with commitment and passion. We are 31 members strong with 55% teacher voice representing all grade levels and experience across the educator career continuum.
See who's on the Coordinating Body representing:
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Stakeholders across both regions
We center teacher voice and utilize a continuous improvement model to make positive changes in our systems that help teachers succeed in every stage of their career.
​The Coordinating Body has established priorities and areas we believe will make progress toward our aim. We share local context, value lived experience, honor our diverse perspectives, and collaboratively build and strengthen our network vision.
The Western REN Region
Linn-Benton-Lincoln Region
Group 1
School Districts with < 100 teachers
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Alsea, Central Linn, Harrisburg, Monroe, Scio
Group 2
School Districts with 100-199 teachers
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Philomath, Santiam Canyon, Sweet Home
Group 3
School Districts with 200+ teachers
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Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Lincoln County
Lane Region
Group 4
School Districts with < 35 teachers
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Blachly, Crow-Applegate-Lorane, Mapleton, Marcola, McKenzie
Group 5
School Districts with 36-79 teachers
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Creswell, Fern Ridge, Lowell, Oakridge, Pleasant Hill
Group 6
School Districts with 80+ teachers
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Bethel, Eugene, Junction City, Siuslaw, South Lane, Springfield
Linn-Benton-Lincoln Region Educators and Superintendents
Group 1: Districts with less than 100 teachers | Group 2: Districts with 100-199 teachers | Group 3: Districts with 200+ teachers
Vacant
Educator
Alsea School District
(Group 1)
DeAnna Kildea
Educator
Central Linn School District
(Group 1)
Dr. Candace Pelt
Superintendent
Central Linn School District
(Group 1)
Saff Evans
Educator
Philomath School District
(Group 2)
Vacant
Educator
Sweet Home School District
(Group 2)
Educator
Corvallis School District
(Group 3)
Ruben Sandoval
Jennifer Meckley
Superintendent
Lebanon School District
(Group 3)
Laura Warren
Educator
Lebanon School District
(Group 3)
Kim Haddon
Educator
Lincoln County School District
(Group 3)
Lane Region Educators and Superintendents
Group 4: Districts with less than 35 teachers | Group 5: Districts with 36-79 teachers | Group 6: Districts with 80+ teachers
Heidi Brown
Superintendent
Crow-Applegate-Lorane School District
(Group 4)
Vanessa Clemons
Educator
Mapleton School District
(Group 4)
Selene Konyn
Educator
Marcola School District
(Group 4)
Dawn Dean
Educator
Creswell School District
(Group 5)
Jesse Light
Educator
Fern Ridge School District
(Group 5)
Ruth Samartha
Educator
Bethel School District
(Group 6)
Imelda Cortez
Educator
Eugene School District
(Group 6)
Jenoge Khatter
Educator
Eugene School District
(Group 6)
Niels Pasternak
Educator
Eugene School District
(Group 6)
Desiree Given
Educator
Junction City School District
(Group 6)
Amanda Sarles
Educator
Siuslaw School District
(Group 6)
Dr. Yvonne Curtis
Superintendent
South Lane School District
(Group 6)
Vacant
Educator
South Lane School District
(Group 6)
Educator
Springfield School District
(Group 6)
Monica Tapia
Juliauna Greene
Educator
Lane, Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Stakeholders
Sorted by Stakeholder Category
Niels Pasternak
Educational Equity Now
(Community-Based Organization Representing Families and Students, Education, and Equity-Focused)
Kanoe Bunney
Linn Benton Community College
(Community College)
Antonia Huerta
LBL Early Learning Hub
(Early Learning)
Imelda Cortez
Eugene Education Association
(Education Association)
Leah Dunbar
Lane Education Service District
(Education Service District)
Anil Oommen
Pacific University, Eugene
(Education Preparation Provider)
Josh Davies
Federally Recognized Tribe
(Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians)
Vacant
Non-Profit and Philanthropic Organization
Miriam Cummins
Linn-Benton-Lincoln Education Service District Board
(Oregon School Board)
Laura Warren
Lebanon School District
(Para-Educator | EA/IA)
Vacant
Post-Secondary Institution
Anel Venegas-Trujillo
Higher Education Coordinating Commission Scholarship
(State Agency)