Category Education

Unofficial results from the Lane County Special District Election reveal several tight races, with potential incumbent upsets looming. As of 11 p.m. on May 20, 41,141 ballots had been cast, and the next update is anticipated by 5 p.m. on May 21. Check out Q&As…

CRESWELL — Superintendent Mike Johnson announced on Monday that Dr. Chad Towe is Creswell High School’s next principal. “Dr. Towe has led diverse schools through strategic planning, equity-focused initiatives, and measurable academic achievement gains,” Johnson stated in the news release.  Towe has spent over 20…

SPRINGFIELD—A Springfield teacher has been named one of eight finalists for the prestigious Educator of the Year award, presented by the OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education. Katie Ryan, who teaches 9th-12th grade science at the Academy of Arts and Academics in the Springfield School…

SPRINGFIELD – As May 21 creeps closer on the calendar, it comes as a reminder of the tragic events at Thurston High School in 1998. Without renewed financial support, a scholarship created in memory of two teachers who lost their lives will be lost, too.…

The candidates: Heather Quaas-Annsa and Sarah Bosch for Position 2, Jonathan Light and Justin Martin for Position 3, and Amber Langworthy, Bob Brew and Robert Morgan for Position 5. Read their bios and columns by clicking their names in their responses below. What is your…

How do you stay informed about current trends and developments in education?  Diane Hicks, District 2 candidate: I stay informed about current trends and developments in education in many ways. I continue to enjoy reading books about education. I attend local school board meetings, am…

Chris Holloman, 72  Hometown: 50 years in Cottage Grove Married with six adult children, a CGHS junior, and grandchildren in the district Employer and occupation: Nebraska Irrigation, Director of Business Development Public sector work experience: South Lane Fire and Rescue, Board Member Private sector work…

Jeff Gowing, 63 Hometown: Cottage Grove Marital Status: Married Partner occupation: accounting/finance Children: 3 adult children Public Sector work: US Army 1982 – 1988 Private Sector work: Production Operator 1989 – 2004; Millwright 2004 – 2023; currently retired Elected Offices held: South Lane School District…

Tony Lefler, 55  Hometown: Cottage Grove  Marital status: Married  Partner occupation: Housewife  Children: Ages 34, 32 Ward/neighborhood: Mount David neighborhood  Employer and occupation: Brad’s Chevrolet, service manager Private sector work experience: GM- Les Schwab, Brad’s Chevrolet  One word to describe your leadership style: Honest  One…