Coordinating Body

The COREN’s Coordinating Body is a volunteer group of diverse stakeholders, including teachers, who are dedicated to supporting Central Oregon educators. We prioritize teacher voice and utilize a continuous improvement process to make changes in our systems that help teachers succeed.
The Coordinating Body establishes priorities and the areas we believe will move the needle toward our goal. This group provides guidance and oversight to COREN initiatives, ensuring that Change Ideas are supported and implemented with integrity.



2022-23 Coordinating Body
Amy Howell | Central Oregon Community College | Director of Early Childhood Education |
Scott Waite | Crook County School District | ESL Teacher |
Denise Garcia | Jefferson County School District | Teaching & Learning Support Specialist |
Jennifer Faircloth | High Desert ESD | Admin/ OT |
Jessica Pickens | Redmond School District | Teacher, Sage Elementary |
Jerry Huegel | Bend-LaPine School District | Student Success Coord., Elk Meadow Elementary |
Ryan Kelling | Bend-LaPine School District | District Administrator |
Shawn Waite | Crook County School District | Teacher |
Kris Molitor | George Fox University | Co-Chair School of Education |
Laurie Danzuka | Jefferson County School District | Board Member |
Melinda Knapp | OSU Cascades | Senior Instructor |
Michele Oakes | Bend-LaPine School District | State Agency Representative |
Valerie Switzler | Warm Springs | Education Director |
Justin Nicklous | Redmond School District | Principal, Elton Gregory Middle School |
Diane Murray | i4Ed / HDESD | Assistant Director of Innovation |
