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Coalition of Oregon School Administrators
About COSA
Mission: We develop and support educational leaders to ensure student success.
The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) serves and represents more than 2,400 school administrators, managers and executives. COSA was founded in 1974 to give Oregon's education leaders a united voice in helping to shape public policy, advocate for schools and speak on behalf of students. COSA's perspective has earned the respect of educators, the Legislature, the Department of Education and other statewide agencies. COSA consistently puts the interests of schools and students ahead of self-interest.
In addition to advocacy, COSA supports and develops educational leaders with unmatched professional development opportunities—including statewide conferences, regional seminars and workshops, and much more -- and a variety of exclusive member services. Areas of focus include school finance and legislative services.
Our Organizations
A member-driven umbrella organization, COSA is governed by an elected Board of Directors that represents the organization's four Departments:
COSA Board of Directors
President
Darin Drill
Superintendent, Cascade SD
President-Elect
LaShawanta Spears
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, David Douglas SD
Past President
Rachael George
Director of Student Services, Oregon Trail SD
Board Member
Lynne Griffin
Service Center Administrator, Clatsop Service Center - NWRESD
Board Member
April Harrison
Special Programs Director, Rogue River SD
Board Member
George Mendoza
Superintendent, LaGrande SD
Board Member
Sue Rieke-Smith
Superintendent, Tigard-Tualatin SD
Board Member
Ryan Gerry
Principal, Heppner Jr/Sr High School
Board Member
Jamie Richardson
Executive Director, Dallas Community School
Board Member
Barb Keeton
Principal, Oak Creek Elementary
Board Member
Kimberly Miles
Principal, East Gresham Elementary
Board Member
Koreen Barreras-Brown
Chief Academic Officer, Reynolds SD
Board Member
Paul Coakley
Superintendent, Multnomah ESD
Board Member
James Hiu
Superintendent, Gresham-Barlow SD
Board Member
Ginger Redlinger
Superintendent, North Marion SD
Board Member
Iton Udosenata
Assistant Superintendent, Salem-Keizer SD
Ex-Officio Member
Peter Weber
Executive Director, Oregon School Activities Association
Ex-Officio Member
Colt Gill
Superintendent, Oregon Department of Education
Ex-Officio Member
Jim Green
Executive Director, Oregon School Boards Association
Executive Director
Craig Hawkins
Coalition of Oregon School Administrators
COSA Staff
Tina Acker
Senior Director of Professional Learning
Elections
Each year, COSA members participate in online elections to select members of the COSA Board of Directors and department (OASE, OASSA, OESPA, OACOA) Executive Committees.
Current COSA and department officers develop a slate of candidates each winter. COSA members are encouraged to submit their names or to nominate a colleague for a leadership position by submitting a nomination e-mail that includes the name, position and district of the nominee, as well as a brief statement of support.
Generally, the COSA and department presidents-elect are up for election annually and serve for three years (as president-elect, president and past president). Members of the various executive boards serve staggered terms of two or three years. Presidents and presidents-elect of each department serve on the COSA Board of Directors.
You must be a COSA active member to run for office. Need to update your active membership ?
Here's a current list of COSA Boards and Executive Committees.
