School Board Election
On May 20, voters will elect four Beaverton School Board members to four-year terms.
The district hosted a candidate forum for all those running for School Board positions. The forum was moderated by Pete Ferryman, news anchor at Fox 12. Questions for the candidates were submitted online in advance.
Open positions:
- Zone 1 - Currently held by Susan Greenberg
- Zone 2 - Currently held by Karen Pérez
- Zone 4 - Currently held by Sunita Garg
- Zone 5 - Currently held by Ugonna Enyinnaya
Meet the Candidates
Zone 1
![Andy Demars]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743433399/beavertonk12orus/l5jkrlaumewia2ogmgl6/Andy-De-Mars.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743433399/beavertonk12orus/l5jkrlaumewia2ogmgl6/Andy-De-Mars.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743433399/beavertonk12orus/l5jkrlaumewia2ogmgl6/Andy-De-Mars.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743433399/beavertonk12orus/l5jkrlaumewia2ogmgl6/Andy-De-Mars.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743433399/beavertonk12orus/l5jkrlaumewia2ogmgl6/Andy-De-Mars.png","width":1429}])
Zone 1 - Andrew W. De Mars
Andrew W. De Mars
Occupation: Enterprise Software Sales
Education: B.A. Economics, San Francisco State University; Computer animation and special effects, Academy Of Art University
Public Service/Activities: Art Literacy instructor and school volunteer, McKay Elementary (2017 - 2024) and Conestoga Middle School (2023 - Current); PTO President, McKay Elementary (2023 - Current) and Conestoga Middle School (2023 - Current); PTO Vice President, McKay Elementary (2021 - 2023); Program Director and coed youth Head Coach, Skyhawk Wrestling Club (2021 - Current); Assistant coach, Southridge High School wrestling (2023 - Current); Assistant youth lacrosse coach, TVLax Titans (Southridge, Mountainside, Aloha combined) (2023 - Current); Westside youth soccer coach (2021); Raleigh Hills T-Ball coach (2019); I9/TBA Basketball coach (2021-2024)
![Karin Stark]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741124123/beavertonk12orus/ovfxvddrquv77sb0h4eg/KarinStark.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741124123/beavertonk12orus/ovfxvddrquv77sb0h4eg/KarinStark.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741124123/beavertonk12orus/ovfxvddrquv77sb0h4eg/KarinStark.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741124123/beavertonk12orus/ovfxvddrquv77sb0h4eg/KarinStark.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741124123/beavertonk12orus/ovfxvddrquv77sb0h4eg/KarinStark.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741124123/beavertonk12orus/ovfxvddrquv77sb0h4eg/KarinStark.jpg","width":2200}])
Zone 1 - Karin Stark
Karin Stark
Occupation: Teacher, Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District (THPRD), caregiver, junior high social studies teacher
Education: B.S Secondary Education/Social Studies & minor in Contemporary Dance, Brigham Young University
Public Service/Activities: Community Organizing Committee, Beaverton Education Association (BEA); Inter-School Collaboration Committee; PTO member, McKay Elementary School
![Van Truong]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743433985/beavertonk12orus/nkbzzjp8k0c8xhmsgtkh/van_Truong.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743433985/beavertonk12orus/nkbzzjp8k0c8xhmsgtkh/van_Truong.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743433985/beavertonk12orus/nkbzzjp8k0c8xhmsgtkh/van_Truong.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743433985/beavertonk12orus/nkbzzjp8k0c8xhmsgtkh/van_Truong.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743433985/beavertonk12orus/nkbzzjp8k0c8xhmsgtkh/van_Truong.png","width":1429}])
Zone 1 - Dr. Van Truong
Dr. Van Truong
Occupation: Education consultant
Education: B.A. Applied Linguistics, B.A. French, Master of Education (M.Ed.), Portland State University; Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), University of Portland
Public Service/Activities: Member, APANO (2017-2019); member, Social Venture Partners (2019-2021); member, Oregon Vietnam Economic, Education and Culture Association (2021-current)
Zone 2
![Eric McGuire]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743433665/beavertonk12orus/axaqashcqfgeyiix7pyz/EricMcGuire_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743433665/beavertonk12orus/axaqashcqfgeyiix7pyz/EricMcGuire_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743433665/beavertonk12orus/axaqashcqfgeyiix7pyz/EricMcGuire_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743433665/beavertonk12orus/axaqashcqfgeyiix7pyz/EricMcGuire_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743433665/beavertonk12orus/axaqashcqfgeyiix7pyz/EricMcGuire_1.png","width":1429}])
Zone 2 - Eric McGuire
Eric McGuire
Occupation: Social studies teacher, Centennial Middle School
Education: B.A. Liberal Studies, Oregon State University; M.A. Teaching, George Fox University; Initial Administrative License, Educational Leadership, Graduate Certificate: Gender, Race & Nations, Portland State University
Public Service/Activities: Founder, Oregon Education Association (OEA), Decentering Whiteness Caucus
![Karen Perez]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742582201/beavertonk12orus/musx1za45exz9l0wlhzr/KarenPerez.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742582201/beavertonk12orus/musx1za45exz9l0wlhzr/KarenPerez.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742582201/beavertonk12orus/musx1za45exz9l0wlhzr/KarenPerez.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742582201/beavertonk12orus/musx1za45exz9l0wlhzr/KarenPerez.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742582201/beavertonk12orus/musx1za45exz9l0wlhzr/KarenPerez.png","width":1429}])
Zone 2 - Karen Pérez-Da Silva
Karen Pérez-Da Silva
Occupation: Executive Director, Educator Advancement Council (Oregon Department of Education)
Education: B.S. Biology, Spanish, Carrol College; M.Ed. Special Education, Elementary Education, ESOL/DL Endorsement, Portland State University; Administrative License, Doctorate Educational Leadership, Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education
Public Service/Activities: Member, Beaverton School Board, Zone 2 (2021-present)
Zone 4
![Sunita Garg]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741124148/beavertonk12orus/ktku46xzsv0xr6nq8j0q/Sunita-Garg.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741124148/beavertonk12orus/ktku46xzsv0xr6nq8j0q/Sunita-Garg.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741124148/beavertonk12orus/ktku46xzsv0xr6nq8j0q/Sunita-Garg.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741124148/beavertonk12orus/ktku46xzsv0xr6nq8j0q/Sunita-Garg.jpg","width":975}])
Zone 4 - Sunita Garg, CPA
Sunita Garg, CPA
Occupation: Certified public accountant, technical expert
Education: B.A. Accounting and Economics, University of Toronto; C.P.A. licensed in Oregon (1999-present)
Public Service/Activities: Member, Beaverton School Board, Zone 4 (2021-present); member, Bond Accountability Committee; member, Audit and Budget Committee; member, Beaverton Committee on Aging (2020-2022)
Zone 5
![Erin Hatch]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743433387/beavertonk12orus/wipaokpdiq62h6xokabg/ErinHatch.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743433387/beavertonk12orus/wipaokpdiq62h6xokabg/ErinHatch.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743433387/beavertonk12orus/wipaokpdiq62h6xokabg/ErinHatch.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743433387/beavertonk12orus/wipaokpdiq62h6xokabg/ErinHatch.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743433387/beavertonk12orus/wipaokpdiq62h6xokabg/ErinHatch.png","width":1429}])
Zone 5 - Erin Hatch
Erin Hatch
Occupation: Community volunteer, nonprofit leader
Education: B.A. Music, Master of Public Administration, Brigham Young University
Public Service/Activities: Member, Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School Board (2020-present); member, Beaverton Neighborhood Association Committee Board (2018-2022); PTO secretary, Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School; vice president, Portland Choir and Orchestra; Art Literacy instructor, classroom volunteer, McKinley Elementary School
![Syed Qasim]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741124158/beavertonk12orus/pus7aoeyu1hxrcuystpr/Syed_Qasim.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741124158/beavertonk12orus/pus7aoeyu1hxrcuystpr/Syed_Qasim.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741124158/beavertonk12orus/pus7aoeyu1hxrcuystpr/Syed_Qasim.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741124158/beavertonk12orus/pus7aoeyu1hxrcuystpr/Syed_Qasim.jpg","width":958}])
Zone 5 - Syed Qasim
Syed Qasim
Occupation: Technical architect, Salesforce
Education: B.A. Philosophy, Portland State University
Public Service/Activities: Co-chair, Beaverton Climate Action Task Force (2021-2024); member, Beaverton Inclusive Housing Cohort (2020)