OALA Aspiring Administrator Program

OREGON ASSOCIATION OF LATINO ADMINISTRATORS (OALA) ANNOUNCES COHORT 11

  • Vicente Artes Usero

    Forest Grove School District

  • Mayra Barraza

    Beaverton School District

  • Shirley Brito

    Beaverton School District

  • Julia Cruz

    Beaverton School District

  • Brayan Gonzalez-Celestino

    Bend-La Pine School District

  • Mariana Garcia

    Hillsboro School District

  • Graciela Cerda

    Hillsboro School District

  • Joana Guevara Cruz

    Salem-Keizer School District

  • Jonathan Lopez-Arana

    Hillsboro School District

  • Aurora Lopez

    Hillsboro School District

  • Floricel Negrete

    Hillsboro School District

  • 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

*Example of Calendar 

OALA Aspiring
Administrator Program

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