(Portland, OR. Oct 20, 2021) The CHS PTA’s long-awaited October meeting was dedicated to new Cleveland High School families. The 7-person panel (1 person on ZOOM) consisted of Administration, Staff, Counselors, Students, and a Parent.

This year’s questions spaned a wide range of topics. Panelists talked about the overall climate at Cleveland, they gave advice on what Freshmans should know, they gave us insights into the students’ experience, they spoke of learning to become an advocate for themselves and others, they elaborated on the many resources and programs Cleveland has to offer, and they spoke on how they address equity and inclusion.

“My team is dedicated to having your student be successful at Cleveland High School in whatever way that looks for your student.”
-CHS Principal Jo Ann Wadkins, CHS PTA New Families 101, Q&A Panel Discussion

The video of the CHS PTA’s New Families 101, Q&A Panel Discussion, which starts with the Principal’s Report, is now available on YouTube. Panelists and PTA Board Members were on-location in the Student Leadership room at Cleveland High School while all others joined on ZOOM.

MODERATOR: CHS PTA Vice President, Amy Lewin

PANELISTS:

Principal Jo Ann Wadkins, jwadkins@pps.net
Counselor Heidi Tolentino, htolenti@pps.net
Counselor Amanda Weber-Welch, aweberwelch@pps.net
CHS Foundation President and Parent Christina Marcoules, csmarcoules@comcast.net
Teacher and Instructional Coach John Golden. Oversees freshman academies
CHS Student Body Co-President, Moxie Thompson
District Student Council Representative, Byronie McMahon