Celebrating our 25th Year

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; 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