VALERIE TEWKSBURY

OCCUPATION: Birth Doula; Homemaker

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Administrative Assistant, Early Childhood Classroom Teacher, Childcare Supervisor

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Western Oregon University, Bachelor of Arts; Reynolds H.S. Graduate

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Salish Ponds Parent Staff Community Partnership, Raze Meadows Homeowners Association

“Exceptional schools are very important to our neighborhoods and local businesses. A school district with a positive reputation will attract businesses and residents to the area. I firmly believe that we can regain a reputation as a district that pursues excellence.”

-Valerie Tewksbury

Valerie Tewksbury: A Fresh Voice for Building Accountability and Public Trust

  • Valerie knows that accountability is vital to the success and sustainability of the district. Constant communication, transparency, and accountability should be top priorities at all levels in the Reynolds School District.
  • Valerie will work with parents and teachers to encourage community involvement, trust, and support for our schools.
  • Valerie will bring her background in education and volunteer experience in schools as a Board member to ensure that all children get the education they deserve and have opportunities to grow and succeed through an innovative and rigorous curriculum.

“Thanks to Valerie's initiative we have succeeded in establishing an active parent group fostering greater parent involvement in our school. As a board member, she will help generate greater volunteer involvement in schools throughout Reynolds.”

-Carrie Yoshida, Salish Ponds Elementary Parent

Valerie Tewksbury: New Leadership with a Sharp Eye on the Bottom Line

In these uncertain times Valerie will work hard to ensure we invest every dollar wisely to yield the biggest results for our kids. Our schools must prepare our children with the skills they need to be successful, thriving individuals in college, the workplace and life.

“Valerie will always keep a sharp focus on the bottom line and hold district administrators financially accountable to local taxpayers.”

-Larry Cooper, Fairview City Councilor

Visit www.votetewksbury.org to contact Valerie and see a list of endorsements!

We Support Valerie:
Reynolds Chapter Stand for Children
State Representative Nick Kahl

 

(This information furnished by Valerie A. Tewksbury)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.