Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is responsible for establishing and safeguarding the mission of The International School for the long term. The Board sets policies and procedures that are consistent with the mission. The Board is also responsible for overseeing the acquisition of financial resources, facilities, and equipment that enable the school to pursue its mission effectively. Its work may also include short and long-term planning and budget review and approval. Board members are responsible for keeping their eyes on the big picture – they refer all day-to-day operational matters to the Head of School and administrative staff.
The International School’s Board of Trustees is made up of dedicated volunteers from a variety of professional backgrounds, each bringing his/her own knowledge and experience to the table. TIS board meetings are open to the school community. We gratefully thank all present and past trustees for their service!
The International School
Board of Trustees, 2011-2012
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| Scott Kerman | Paula Prince |
| President Trustee since 2009 |
Vice-President Trustee since 2008 |
| Primary affiliation: Dean of Curriculum, Northwest Academy; Professor, University of Portland |
Primary affiliation: Nurse Practitioner |
| Parent of one TIS graduate & two current students |
Parent of one TIS graduate & one current student |
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| Bill Clydesdale | Jennifer Cooperman |
| Secretary Trustee since 2009 |
Treasurer Trustee since 2009 |
| Primary affiliation: Attorney, Stoel Rives, LLP |
Primary affiliation: Office of Management and Finance, City of Portland |
| Parent of two TIS students | Parent of two TIS students |
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| Michelle Gans | Sean Onitsuka | Lynda Wannamaker | Matt Schweitzer |
| Member at large Trustee since 2010 |
Member at large Trustee since 2010 |
Member at large Trustee since 2010 |
Member at large Trustee since 2011 |
| Primary affiliation: Vice President / Advisor Consultant, BlackRock |
Primary affiliation: Pilot, Delta Airlines |
Primary affiliation: Principal, Wannamaker Consulting |
Primary affiliation: North Rim Development Group - Vice President |
| Parent of two TIS students | Parent of two TIS graduates | Parent of two TIS students | Parent of one TIS graduate & one current student |
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| David Davies | Bryan Higgins | Barry Miller | Joe Sawicki |
| Member at large Trustee since 2011 |
Member at large Trustee since 2011 |
Member at large Trustee since 2011 |
Member at large Trustee since 2011 |
| Primary Affiliation: Project Manager, Shiels Obletz Johnsen |
Primary Affiliation: Senior Associate, SRG Partnership |
Primary Affiliation: VP 3 Brothers Restaurant VP Bakery/Deli Bales Marketplace |
Primary affiliation: Vice President & General Manager, Design to Silicon Division, Mentor Graphics |
| Parent of two TIS students | Parent of one TIS student | Parent of one TIS student | Parent of one TIS student |
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| Bill Seidl | Phoebe Trubowitz | Kirsten Lee | |
| Member at large Trustee since 2011 |
Member since 2012 | Member ex-officio, PTO President |
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| Primary Affiliation: President Walsh Seidl Group of Companies |
Primary Affiliation: Oncologist Kaiser Permanente |
Primary affiliation: Community Volunteer |
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| Parent of two TIS students | Parent of two TIS students | Parent of one TIS student |
To contact any board member, please e-mail board@intlschool.org or leave a message at the school office 503-226-2496. If you want to reach a particular board member, just put that person’s name at the top of your e-mail and it will be forwarded to him/her.
Board meeting minutes and communications are available to currently enrolled TIS families with the current year’s All-Parent Password at intlschool.org/parents/news/docs/
Board Committee Chairpeople
- Governance: Bill Clydesdale
- Finance: Jennifer Cooperman
- Buildings & Grounds: Lynda Wannamaker
- Development: Paula Prince
