The Educator Advancement Council seeks members who bring:
A strong understanding of Oregon’s educator workforce needs and experience working to improve professional learning or career pathways across schools, districts, or regions.
A commitment to equity, demonstrated through efforts to expand access, remove barriers, or improve outcomes for educators and students.
The ability to listen to and elevate diverse educator and community voices, especially through existing roles, partnerships, or networks.
Experience representing a group or organization in formal decision‑making settings, with an emphasis on transparency, accountability, and collaboration.
Connections to community groups, professional organizations, or educator networks that help bring broad perspectives to statewide conversations.
Skill in identifying emerging challenges and opportunities in education and linking them to practical, statewide solutions.
A readiness to contribute to a coordinated, statewide system that supports Oregon educators across all career stages and learning environments.
Lived experience and perspectives that reflect the geographic, cultural, and linguistic diversity of Oregon’s educators and students.