DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Director, Position 7
Frieda Christopher
Occupation: David Douglas Educational Foundation (1991-present) 14 years Treasurer; EPAP Housing Committee (2011-present) 11 years Co-Chair
Occupational Background: Retired Chief Administrative Officer, Cramer Fish Sciences (2003-2015); Administration Manager - GemTop (1998- 2003); Assistant Manager - Larson Bus Sales, Inc. (1995- 1998); Co-Owner - Mark’s Car Clinic Inc. (1980-1996); David Douglas High School PTSA (1985-1994) Two years President; Floyd Light PTA (1983-85, 1988-1990), Three years Vice President; Lincoln Park PTA (1978-88), Two years President, One year Treasurer
Educational Background: Masters in Business Administration, Portland State University, June 1994; Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Portland State University, June 1990; Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration, Mt. Hood Community College, June 1986
Prior Governmental Experience: David Douglas School Board, (1991-Present) Six years Chair; David Douglas Budget Committee (1987-Present); Member - A Home for Everyone Coordinating Board (2018-present); Member - Citywide Budget Advisory Committee (2016-present)
I have been a resident of the David Douglas community since 1976. I have been active working with students, staff, parents and the community. My focus has been to serve the community to the best of my ability and to advance the district goals in preparing the children for the 21st century. The David Douglas School District continues to face many challenges. There are limited financial resources, but at the same time the District must deal with high class sizes, students coming to school having experienced trauma and the challenge of closing the achievement gap. The District continues to face tough decisions and each school board member will have to understand the implications of each choice so the best decisions for the children in David Douglas are made. I believe I have the experience and education to meet that challenge.
In addition, it is important to have open communication between school and community and as a school board member I will continue to be involved in the community and help foster partnerships between community groups, residents and the David Douglas School District.
(This information furnished by Frieda J Christopher.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.
