GRESHAM-BARLOW SCHOOL DISTRICT
Director, Position 6, At-Large
Mayra L Gómez
Occupation: Director of College & Career Readiness: Westlinn-Wilsonville School District
Occupational Background: Federal Programs Coordinator: Centennial SD; Assistant Principal: Reynolds High School; AVID Coordinator, ELD and Social Studies Teacher: Gresham High School; Social Studies Teacher: Berendo Middle School, Los Angeles Unified SD; Migrant Education Summer School Teacher: Multnomah Education Service District; Summer Program Coordinator: Portland Parks and Recreation
Educational Background: Doctor of Education in Leadership & Curriculum Development: Lewis & Clark College; Master of Urban Education: University of California-Los Angeles; Bachelor of Science: University of Oregon; Bachelor of Arts: University of Oregon
Prior Governmental Experience: Gresham-Barlow School Board Member at Large, Position 6
My passion is empowering youth to pursue a higher education, empower their communities and serve as mentors to younger generations. I credit my success to the mentorship of community members who believed in me and the endless support and encouragement from my family. Now I strive to do the same for my students.
"Mayra is truly invested in the Gresham community. She is committed to supporting and collaborating with teachers who love their students. Her experience as an educator provides an understanding of our students’ needs and what schools need to do to close opportunity gaps." -Rep. Carla Piluso
"Dr. Gómez represents the lived experiences of the community of Gresham. She understands the struggles of our students and shares the value of education. She will provide the space for student voice and steer youth empowerment." -Rep. Janelle Bynum
"Mayra sees education as the social equalizer. She feels responsibility to advocate and give a voice to our disenfranchised communities and address equity issues impacting our students.” -City Councilor Eddy Morales
Please Join Us in Supporting Dr. Mayra Gómez
State Representative Janelle Bynum
State Representative Carla Piluso
State Representative & Reynolds SD School Board Diego Hernandez
Gresham City Councilor Mario Palmero
Gresham City Councilor Eddy Morales
Andrea Valderrama Vice Chair, David Douglas SD School Board
Stand for Children
East County Rising
(This information furnished by Mayra L. Gómez.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.
