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Beaverton School District
Beaverton School District

Beaverton Schools

Our Team

A - Shellie Bailey-Shah
Shellie Bailey-Shah

Shellie Bailey-Shah • Public Communications Officer

Shellie joined BSD in 2020. Prior to her current position, she was a long-time investigative reporter at KATU in Portland. She earned a reputation for her brand of advocacy journalism, as well as a number of regional, state and national awards, including an Emmy. Shellie oversees all operations of the Communications and Community Involvement Department and serves as the district's spokesperson.

Phone: 503-356-4362
B - Kara Yunck
Kara Yunck

Kara Yunck • Communications Coordinator

Kara joined CCI in 2014. She has a background in broadcast news production, writing, video and photography. Kara coordinates projects between CCI and other departments, manages social media platforms, advises on website development, and produces videos for the district. Kara also manages the district-run, volunteer-supported Clothes for Kids program.

Phone: 503-356-4378
C - Melissa Larson
Melissa Larson

Melissa Larson • Communications Specialist

Melissa joined BSD since 2008. She had a background in business administration and marketing. Melissa is responsible for internal and external communications, social media, photography, web design and special projects.

 
Phone: 503-356-4363
D - Nate Baker
Nate Baker

Nate Baker • Bond Communications Specialist

Nate joined BSD in September 2024. Prior to this, he spent more than 20 years working in local television news. Most recently, Nate was the Executive Producer of Special Projects and the Director of Digital Content for KATU News. Nate produces content related to the BSD bond.

Phone: 503-356-4611

E - Sean Van
Sean Van

Sean Van • Graphic Designer

Sean joined CCI in 2020. He has been working in graphic design for more than 15 years. Sean supports district and school branding, informational campaigns, web design, publications and reports, and special projects. 

Phone: 503-356-4524

F - Tim Hurtt
Tim Hurtt

Tim Hurtt • Videographer

Tim Hurtt began working for CCI in 2022. He produces, shoots and edits more than 150 videos per school year, showcasing the work of BSD students and staff. Prior to joining BSD, Tim was a news videographer in both Boise and Portland. Tim has been honored with an Emmy Award for his outstanding videography.

Phone: 503-356-4355

G - Johanna Shrout
Johanna Shrout

Johanna Shrout, Volunteer Services Coordinator

Johanna joined CCI in 2000. Previously, she was the founding coordinator for the Beaverton Family Resource Center. Johanna provides support, training and coordination for school volunteer programs and parent group organizations, referred to as Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTOs) and Parent-Teacher Committees (PTCs). 

Phone: 503-356-4443
H - Zuley Gonzalez de Cruz
Zuley Gonzalez de Cruz

Zuley Gonzalez de Cruz • Office Management Assistant

Zuley began her career with BSD in the Transportation Department. In her current role, Zuley manages the flyer review process, employee service and retirement recognitions, public inquiries (both in English and Spanish) and special events. 

Phone: 503-356-4360
I - Christina Mackin
Christina Mackin

Christina Mackin • Community Resource Coordinator

Christina joined CCI in 2016. Christina assists schools and departments in developing community partnerships with businesses, cultural groups, faith-based organizations, parent organizations, nonprofits and service groups. Christina also actively promotes the AVID program by recruiting volunteer tutors.

Phone: 503-356-4504