Athena Vadnais, APR, was awarded the 2023-24 School Communicator of the Year by the Oregon School Public Relations Association (OSPRA) at its conference in Eugene, Oregon. 

Vadnais, the director of communications and community engagement for the Gresham-Barlow School District, was recognized for her exemplary work and leadership in school public relations.

“I am passionate about bringing the community together to support our schools and the students we serve,” said Vadnais. “It is an honor and a privilege to be named School Communicator of the Year.”

The COSA Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dr. Krista Parent as the next COSA Executive Director, effective July 1, 2024. This appointment concludes a six-month search process led by Human Capital Enterprises, a strategic talent acquisition firm with Northwest roots that focuses on public education and nonprofit leadership searches. Their search involved multiple listening sessions with key constituents in Oregon.

November 16, 2023

The COSA Board is actively seeking the next COSA Executive Director.

The next COSA Executive Director will bring a clear stance of equity and will start July 1, 2024. To apply, to learn more about what we are seeking, and to learn more about the role, please visit our landing page at:

 https://www.humancapitalenterprises.com/current-opportunities/

The application deadline is Friday, December 8 at 1:00 pm Pacific Time.

Who we are:

The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators stands firmly on the principles of safety, belonging, and respect for each student, staff member, and family in our Oregon schools. COSA supports the Tigard Tualatin School District, its School Board, and its community in denouncing all hatred and violence. As educational leaders, being a part of protection and prevention against hate begins with naming it, taking a stand against it, and speaking with our community about it.