RUTH ADKINS
OCCUPATION: Market Research Analyst
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Analyst/writer for local businesses; Neighborhood Partnership Fund support staff
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Yale University, B.A. & Master's
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None
PORTLAND SCHOOLS EXPERIENCE: PTA president, classroom volunteer, school funding campaign leader, parent of three children in Portland Public Schools
RUTH ADKINS: FOR A SCHOOL BOARD THAT'S CLOSER TO THE COMMUNITY
For a decade, Ruth has worked tirelessly for our schools. Her independence, integrity and experience will ensure our community has a clear, strong voice on the School Board.
“Ruth has been there when it counts, for all our kids.”
--Jane Ames, longtime education leader
“Nobody is a more dedicated voice than Ruth for strong neighborhood schools throughout Portland.”
--Sharon Ross, past PTA president
RUTH ADKINS: BUILDING ACCOUNTABILITY & RESTORING PUBLIC TRUST
Ruth's business and schools experience makes her uniquely qualified to:
- Ensure tax dollars go to the classroom to support high-quality curriculum
- Require school audits be available to the public
- Provide greater oversight on administrative budgets
“Ruth watches the bottom line. She's the effective watchdog we need.”
--Mike Roach, small business owner
“Ruth is smart and fair. She'll bring accountability to the School Board and ask the tough questions.”
--Portland City Commissioner Randy Leonard
TEACHERS AND SCHOOL LEADERS SUPPORT RUTH
“We trust Ruth Adkins to stand up for our kids and classrooms, and make teaching and learning the top priority.”
--Rose M. Murdock and Rob Herder, Portland teachers
--Carla Randall, former Portland principal
Dear Portlanders,
As your School Board member, I will:
- Insist on equal learning opportunities and high achievement for all students
- Foster greater openness and collaboration with the community in decision-making
- Create partnerships to increase school enrollment
- Better maintain our school facilities for safe kids and strong neighborhoods
- Support the superintendent, principals and teachers in their focus and hard work to improve student performance
I would appreciate your support.
-Ruth
Endorsed by Stand for Children, For Our Children's Future, parents, teachers, senior citizens and community leaders across Portland!
(This information furnished by Ruth Adkins)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.
DOUGLAS F. MORGAN
OCCUPATION: Director, Executive Leadership Institute, Hatfield School of Government , PSU.
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Teaching (36 years); Public Service (15 years).
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Ph.D., M.A. Political Science University of Chicago; B.A. Claremont McKenna
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: School Board (4 years); Chair, Public Utility Review Board (7 years).
As a father of two daughters who graduated from our neighborhood schools and a grandson currently attending, I am deeply committed to high performing public schools for all of our kids. As the son of tenant farmers, I attended 5 schools in the first 6 years of my schooling. I know from personal experience the importance of high achieving schools for every child in every neighborhood.
I ask for you vote.
--Doug Morgan
THOUGHTFUL! COURAGEOUS! TRUSTWORTHY!
“Doug's service on the school board shows what an enormous difference thoughtful, strong and creative leadership makes to the success of Portland's school system!”
Governor Barbara Roberts
“Director Morgan plays an important role in the board's budget work. Faced with another budget crisis Doug led the board in making the necessary tough financial choices. This vital work set the stage for the legislature, local partners, and PPS voters to support more stable funding. Doug has the courage to make the difficult decisions.”
Doug and Neeley Wells , parent leaders
“I am extremely impressed with Director Morgan's commitment to the public engagement process. During the K-8 reconfiguration discussions, he spent lots of time listening, communicating our concerns to his board colleagues and working with the superintendent to problem-solve. Doug is fair, he listens, and he can be trusted to make balanced and well considered judgments.”
Mary Welch , Rose City Park Parent
WE SUPPORT DOUG!
Portland Association of Teachers TVIP/PAT recommendation; Stand for Children ; For Our Children's Future ; State Senator Ginny Burdick ; State Representatives Jackie Dingfelder, Mitch Greenlick, Greg Macpherson ; County Commissioner Jeff Cogen ; Portland City Commissioners Dan Saltzman, Sam Adams; Gretchen Kafoury, Sho Dozono, Hank Miggins, Scott Bailey; Carol Turner; Nick Fish, Kris Olson, Don and Betty Balmer, Fred Neal and many more.
(This information furnished by Doug Morgan for School Board )
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.