
OALA Aspiring Administrator Program
OREGON ASSOCIATION OF LATINO ADMINISTRATORS (OALA) ANNOUNCES COHORT 11
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Vicente Artes Usero
Forest Grove School District
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Mayra Barraza
Beaverton School District
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Shirley Brito
Beaverton School District
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Julia Cruz
Beaverton School District
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Brayan Gonzalez-Celestino
Bend-La Pine School District
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Mariana Garcia
Hillsboro School District
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Graciela Cerda
Hillsboro School District
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Joana Guevara Cruz
Salem-Keizer School District
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Jonathan Lopez-Arana
Hillsboro School District
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Aurora Lopez
Hillsboro School District
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Floricel Negrete
Hillsboro School District
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Lupita Olvera Gonzalez
Salem-Keizer School District

OALA’s mission and strategic plan is to continue diversifying the school administration work force by providing a mentorship program unlike any other.
The OALA Protege program started in 2015 with 6 participants. Since it’s first cohort here have been about 84 participants that have gone through the program. Almost 90% of the proteges are in positions of leadership and thriving throughout Oregon. 2024-25 will be the tenth cohort and we are excited for you to fill out your application.
Program Highlights:
Latin@ Mentor with principals and Superintendents around Oregon
Year training with partnership with COSA to attend their conferences and networking.
Meetings where guest speakers reflect the needs and wants of the proteges that will help proteges be ready to start applying or keeping their first admin job.
Best practices for equity and system reform, social justice, strategic planning and administration preparation
Candidates for this program:
Must be in an administrative program or have their administrative license.
Candidates must be ready to apply for vice principal or principal positions.
Candidates must have Superintendent letters of support and financial backing by their district for proteges to participate in the sessions.
Fill out the application/Google Form completely
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OALA Aspiring
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OALA Aspiring Administrator Program Calendar
“Being part of OALA's Protégé program was an absolute honor- it transformed my professional journey.”
— Former OALA Protégé member