Thank You!!!

Letter From Pam:

Before I heard the results on election night a supporter asked me whether I had prepared two speeches depending on the outcome.  The answer was “no”, not because I had any premonition about the results, but because my feelings about either a victory or a defeat were similar and so was my message.  That is, an overwhelming sense of thankfulness for the people who supported me and my vision of every child finding success in Portland Public Schools.  We have an amazing community of people who are concerned about the state of our schools and who want to see change.  I want to thank all my supporters and acknowledge the many ways they helped make our campaign a success.  

There were those who canvassed door to door in both pouring rain and hot afternoons, and those who phone banked from their homes, from track meets, from coffee shops and from campaign central – my home.  Thank you!

There were those who delivered signs and those who took them. Thank you! 

There were those who hosted coffees and house parties. Thank you!

Thank you to those who attended them!

There were those who helped with messaging and those who got the message out through the mail, email, the newspapers, the web and the blogs.   Thank you!

There were so many who donated from $10 to our self-imposed limit of $500.  Thank you!

All of these contributions allowed us to get the word out about the issues I believe are the most important:

  • Stable, adequate school funding
  • Having the best teachers and administrators in every school
  • Reducing the dropout rate
  • Ensuring equity across the district

I also have to thank my extraordinary campaign manager, Erin Devaney.  Many of you had the opportunity to meet Erin or talk with her on the phone.  She did a great job keeping the campaign (and me) organized and a providing great overall campaign strategy. Thank you Erin!

Other than my family and friends, I have always had two passions, kids and education.  I know, because of my own background, that education provides the path to success.  I was the first person in my family to go to college. 

I believe every child has the right to a great education through Portland Public Schools so that they will graduate ready to go to college or take jobs in the trades and industry.  It is our responsibility to make sure PPS prepares these students so they will be engaged citizens, ready for work and ready to lead us through the 21st  century. 

Thank you for the opportunity to serve our children, the district and our community.    

 

I CAN STILL USE YOUR HELP!

Hundreds of people gave to our campaign, all in a matter of a few short months. We have a few outstanding expenses, and I can still use your help by clicking on the link and donating now. Your contribution will also help continue my grassroots efforts to communicate my work and progress on the Portland School Board.

Click here to donate now!