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Hood River News, Wednesday, June 3, 2015
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Moreland will serve as
principal at Cascade
Locks Elementary School
Amy Moreland has been se- Dan Goldman.
lected as the next principal of
Moreland received her
Cascade Locks Elementary Bachelor of Arts from Califor-
School beginning in the 2015- nia State University, North-
16 school year. Her selection ridge and her Masters in Edu-
was approved by the
cation from Concordia
School Board at its
University. Amy cur-
May 27 meeting. More-
rently works at
land will be replacing
Charles F. Tigard Ele-
Kim Vogel who is re-
mentary School as the
tiring at the end of the
Literacy Specialist
school year.
and Title I Coordina-
(Related photo at
tor, where she has
lower right.)
served for the past 8
Along with serving Amy Moreland years. Over the past
as principal, Moreland
few years, she also
will also be a part-time read- served as the Title I Grant Co-
ing teacher at Cascade Locks. ordinator for the Durham Ed-
A screening committee and ucation Center, (grades 8-12)
interview committee made up in the Tigard-Tualatin School
of parents, teachers, classified District.
staff and administrators par-
Prior to moving to Oregon
ticipated in a rigorous and she was a elementary class-
thorough selection process room teacher for 10 years in
which resulted in a unani- the Los Angeles Unified
mous decision to offer the po- School District.
sition to Moreland. “Amy is a
“Amy is truly excited to join
committed, smart, focused ed- the Cascade Locks Elemen-
ucator who is extremely tary School community and
knowledgeable about students bring her passion and dedica-
and instruction. As one of our tion to student achievement
committee members stated, and continue the tradition of
she is a great fit for Cascade excellence at Cascade Locks,”
Locks,” said Superintendent Goldman said.
Sarah Braman-Smith
selected as Principal at
Wy’east Middle School
Photo by Kirby Neumann-Rea
HRVHS STUDENT ART SHOW NOW AT DOG RIVER COFFEE
The walls at Dog River Coffee are filled with art by Advanced Placement Studio Art students at Hood River Valley High School.
Each student created a series based on a theme of their choosing. Most art is for sale, with all proceeds going directly to the stu-
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C ELEBRATING
S ERVICE
Sarah Braman-Smith se- Staff described Sarah as gen-
lected as Principal at Wy’east uine, fearless, here for all kids,
Middle School
fun - yet serious and commit-
Sarah Braman-Smith of ted to equity and diversity. We
Madras has been se-
are very excited to
lected as the next prin-
have Sarah join the
cipal of Wy’east Mid-
Hood River County
dle School beginning
School District.” said
in the 2015-16 school
Superintendent Dan
year. Her selection
Goldman.
was approved by the
Braman-Smith has
School Board at its
spent the last nine
May 13 meeting. Bra-
years as an adminis-
man-Smith will be re-
trator at Madras High
Sarah
placing Catherine Dal- Braman-Smith School, the last four as
bey who will begin
the principal. She has
serving as the dis-
taught at the elemen-
trict’s Director of Human Re- tary, middle and high school
sources July 1.
levels as a language arts
A screening committee and teacher, an ELL teacher, and
interview committee made up in a self-contained classroom
of teachers, classified staff for children with behavioral
and administrators partici- challenges. Goldman said,
pated in a rigorous and thor- “Sarah is truly excited to join
ough selection process. the Wy’east Middle School
“When we spoke with parents community and bring her pas-
of the Madras High School sion and dedication to student
community they told us that achievement and continue the
Sarah is a person who listens, tradition of excellence at
cares and gets things done. Wy’east.”
Workshops set for bird
and pollinator habitats
Learn to create habitat
around your home at the Hood
River Watershed Group’s up-
coming Backyard Habitat
Workshop on Saturday, June
13 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
While touring local back-
yards, native plant cultivator
and nursery operator Drew
Merritt, wildlife biologist and
gardener Cathy Flick, land-
scape architect Jurgen Hess,
and gardener Sheila Ford
Richmond will cover tech-
niques for creating habitat on-
the-ground, managing water
on your property, and the ben-
efits of backyard habitat for
both landowners and birds,
pollinators, and other
wildlife.
Space is limited, so register
today with Hood River Com-
munity
Education
at
www.hoodriver.k12.or.us/coe
or by calling 541-386-2055.
Class cost is $15 and includes
copies of “Landscaping with
Natives: Columbia Gorge,”
“Fire-resistant Plants for
Home Landscapes,” and
more.
For more information, con-
tact Me gan Saunders at
megan@hoodriverswcd.org or
541-386-6063.
HR Education Foundation
offers scholarships
Scholarships for students
currently enrolled in college
are offered through the Hood
River County Education
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Students may apply for the
Jesse Elder, Ruth and Horace
Daum, or Martha and John
Retirees share a laugh with
Parkdale principal Gus Hedberg,
who helped honor the long-time
educators at last month’s School
District retirement reception.
Kim Vogel, left, ends her service
as Cascade Locks School princi-
pal, Dennis McCauley will leave
Mid-Valley (related story, page
A1) and Kathy Hannen-Smith
finishes 27 years as a music
teacher, having served at Park-
dale, Cascade Locks, and Mid
Valley throughout the years.
Photo by Kirby Neumann-Rea
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