PAM SHIELDS
OCCUPATION: Business Instructor, Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC)
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: At Centennial: Centennial High School Business Instructor; Centennial High School Site Council; Centennial Color Guard Instructor; At MHCC: Business Instructor in Accounting, Legal, and Computer Technology; Business Division Department Chair; Faculty Evaluation Oversight Committee Chair, Distance Learning Co-Chair; Accreditation Standards for Faculty Co-Chair; District Resource Development Board; Faculty Resource Development Board; and MHCC Faculty President (4 terms); Concordia University Adjunct Instructor
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Portland State University, Bachelors and Masters Degrees, Business and Education; Mt. Hood Community College, AA
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None.
Having had three children successfully graduate from Centennial High School and one grandchild in Lynch Meadows Elementary, I found that a comprehensive and coordinated system is necessary for positive results to occur. Centennial may be faced with fiscal and academic challenges, but as a board member I will work to find solutions that will not compromise the quality of our children's educational experience nor the excellence of our teachers and staff. As a community college educator I see the value in a strong K-12 education program that will partner with our community colleges and universities. Cooperation and communication are the keys. These are skills I will bring to the Board.
A board director has many jobs to do: policy maker, budget analyst, parent representative, judge, cheerleader, listener and always a champion for our kids. If you were able to talk to me right now, you would find a person when challenged by bad situations will work harder and think deeper. I am unafraid to think innovatively while working collaboratively with fellow board members, teachers, and staff for solutions to budget and academic issues.
I believe that I am the candidate with the business and education background to vote for in this election – I would appreciate your support and your vote!
(This information furnished by Pam Shields)
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