I’m running for City Council becauseI believe citizen voices are crucial to having a successful, healthy city environment. I have lent my leadership voice to many institutions, including our school district for the past 20 years, and as a regional, state, and national representative and board member of multiple organizations. As a community member, I have a strong commitment to service, and have served as a volunteer for the Camas Education Foundation, a partner in service with the Camas-Washougal Rotary, and have lead Girl Scout troops for years as well as served as a community sports coach. I’ve also served as a board member and officer for the Camas-Washougal Community Chest and currently serve on the Downtown Camas Association board of directors.
I'm running for City Council because I tackle challenges and embrace problem-solving. I have over 30 years of experience navigating through and mediating unrest. I have been the chief negotiator for all labor contracts in our district, and we have sound agreements in place that were born through collaborative inquiry and interest-based bargaining. I have strong relationships with all of our labor groups, which I cultivate with care, because together we are educating our students and preparing them for life, whether in our town or wherever their strengths and desires take them
Qualifications
Elected Experience
I have always sought leadership roles in organizations with which I’m affiliated. I am a learner at heart and I have learned the most effective way to overcome the steep learning curves are through becoming involved at the institutional level, learning from those with more experience, and then leading the way for those who join us next. I am proud of my elected service, and hope to extend that service to the Camas City Council.
Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP): Regional Leader, NASSP Liaison
Camas Washougal Community Chest: Vice President, President, Past President
National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP): Western USA Lead Coordinator, National Board Member
Washington Association of Career and Technical Education (WA-ACTE): Guidance Team President
Washington School Personnel Association (WSPA): Regional Leader
Professional Honors
AWSP: Regional Associate and Principal of Year
Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE): USA Teacher of Year Finalist
WA-ACTE: Career Specialist of Year, New Teacher of Year
Education
City University: Ed.D. (ABD)
City University: M.Ed. Leadership, Honors
CWU: B.S., Honors
Community Service
Camas Education Foundation: Volunteer
Camas/Washougal Community Chest: Officer, Board Member
Camas/Washougal Rotary: Member, Partner in Service
Downtown Camas Association: Board Member
Girls Scouts of America: Leader of Troop 788 (back in the day but still proud)
“How we use our voice determines the quality of our relationships, who we are in the world, and what the world can be and might become.” – Harriet Lerner
Marilyn Boerke