Bridges Middle School is fortunate to have a professional, creative, knowledgeable and caring staff and board of directors, who fully understand the unique learning needs of middle school students. We believe that effective, ethical leadership, fiscal responsibility, and community partnerships are fundamental to achieving and sustaining student success.
Board
Many community volunteers contribute their gifts to the school as members of Bridges’ Board of Directors. Bridges’ directors have strong ties to the education, financial, legal and nonprofit communities in Portland and are dedicated to the school’s mission.
Jennifer Rollins
Board Chair
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Attorney at Elliot, Ostrander and Preston, current parent of Bridges student
Kara Bader
Treasurer
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Parent of Bridges student, and owner of Groundwork Consulting, LLC
Catherine Bekooy
Secretary
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Past parent of Bridges student, Fundraising & Marketing
Ann Brayfield
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Retired business owner and past parent of Bridges student
Bodo Heiliger
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Head of School, The International School of Portland
Kim Kenney
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NIKE Creative Director Blue Ribbon Studios | Accessibility Champion + Co-Chair Ability Network, past parent of Bridges student
Cathy Reynolds
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Vice President, Talent Management and People Analytics, Legacy Health, Past parent of Bridges student
Dr. Carrie Hall
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Ex-officio, Interim Principal/Former Academic Advisor, Bridges Middle School and Assistant Professor of Education, George Fox University
Beven Byrnes
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Ex-officio, Executive Director/Former Head of School, Bridges Middle School