Tomorrow Nov. 2 is Election Day! Please exercise your right to vote. Thank you to all who have voted and for all who have reached out to me asking questions and learning more about the Riverview School District! It is an honor to serve as a board member for the Riverview School District. In other […]
The RSD Board and Superintendent administrative team have partnered with the Center of Educational Excellence (CEE) over the past 10 years. This is a partnership that has evolved to support our vision to Educate Children by using data and research to identify students who are in need of support and to see where opportunity gaps […]
Continuous improvement is, as the name suggests, a practice of constantly re-examining and improving processes. The Riverview School Board first heard of this concept when we read Jim Collins’ book Good to Great. While this concept applies more to business process improvements, we also felt we could apply the concepts to our school district. The […]
The words transparency and community engagement were brought up during the PTSA Council candidate forum. Many times when I hear these words my initial thought is, “WOW a school district is the most transparent of any governmental agencies”, well at least ours is. We publish meeting minutes of all our board meetings as required by […]
These are the words being used by many who are running against incumbents for school boards across the nation. What does a “fresh perspective” mean. Perspective by definition is a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences. When the word “fresh” is added: this indicates that […]
Simply because School Boards directly impact student success. Research from a 15 year study shows that School Boards do impact student achievement. School boards have many responsibilities, including approving budgets, constructing and maintaining facilities, hiring a superintendent, and ensuring the safety and security of students. One of the most important responsibilities is student achievement and […]
As 1 of 1477 members of WSSDA, I fully support this statement. I hope as we all move through these trying times that we can remember to be civil and respectful of each other. The Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) and the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) released the following statement today in […]
I consider Lori one of the many mentors that taught me professional advocacy and diligent ethic with a kind demeanor. Lori has an earnest desire to promote student activities far beyond the many sporting events she frequents. Since attending elementary school with a few of her own children, I have seen her tireless dedication to […]
I am very excited to receive endorsements from two groups this week. One very important endorsement is from the Riverview PSE who we work closely with on collective bargaining agreements for our classified staff members. These people are the bedrock of our district and make sure our students get to school safely, eat amazing meals […]
It is my pleasure to offer this endorsement for School Board candidate Lori Oviatt. I’ve known Lori for the past 14 years. In this time, I’ve found her to be a tireless advocate for children. Lori works to be part of the solution for our district. She is a positive problem solver who keeps […]
Lori Oviatt is looking out for our children’s future by running for Riverview School Board. She has my vote and I hope you will consider giving her your vote too.
I have had the privilege of knowing Lori Oviatt for over 20 years and have observed her in many different settings and capacities. I have only seen Lori to be an example of dedication, hard work and integrity. Lori is an advocate for the young people and those who are disadvantaged. Over the years, Lori […]
It’s my distinct pleasure to endorse my fellow School Board Director Lori Oviatt for re-election. Lori is one of the most dedicated School Board Directors in the state, let alone our district. Her experience and knowledge are instrumental in continuing the great work we do for the Riverview School District Community, students, parents, and staff. […]
Consistent. Inspired. Passion. That’s how to describe Lori Oviatt. As a former Student Representative of the Riverview School District #407 serving from 2007-2009, I had the personal opportunity to listen, watch and learn from Lori in action for over two years at our bi-weekly district meetings and offsite legislative conferences and events. Focused on the […]
I had the pleasure of serving as a School Board student representative for two years (2006-2008) with Lori. At that time, the student representative position was still new to the district and Lori immediately made me feel included as a valuable member of the board. Lori always greeted me with a smile. She was one of the first people to explain concepts […]
As a Riverview School Board member from 2002 to 2007, I was privileged to serve on the board when we first appointed Lori to fill an unexpired term. That was a tough choice, as there were other highly qualified candidates. Lori edged out the other candidates for the position, not only due to her long-term […]
Lori Oviatt is an exceptional member of the Riverview School Board, serving as a role model and a guide for me throughout my position as Student Representative to the Riverview School District. Her contributions to this district throughout her years of service prove she is overly qualified for this position and have manifested itself in her being […]
I have worked with Lori Oviatt on the Riverview School District School Board for over two years. The depth and breadth of her knowledge of both local and state education issues is vast. She knows key players at every level, is well-connected with other school boards across the state, and has served in numerous leadership […]
I have known Lori for over 20 years. She is persistent, thoughtful, and methodical in both her job and as a Director for the Riverview School Board. Lori seeks out students, families, community members and all education stakeholders to gain a 360 degree view of a topic. This work helps Lori to fully understand the […]
It is my honor to endorse Lori Oviatt’s candidacy as a school board director for the Riverview School District. Lori Oviatt has an amazing heart for students and has worked on their behalf for 23 years. I have worked with Director Oviatt for 5 years in the capacity as Principal of Stillwater Elementary School. Her […]
Lori is an outstanding member of the Riverview School Board and has been so since she became a board member 11 years ago. Her experience as a former teacher, curriculum and learning consultant helps the board and district with new filters (new eyes) to improve teaching and learning in Riverview. Lori believes in meeting the […]
During the 8 years that I have worked with Lori Oviatt, I have found her to be extremely professional and hard working. She has dedicated a significant portion of her life to the betterment of public education in her community. As a member of the Riverview School District Board of Directors, she is a true […]
Lori Oviatt came to the Riverview School Board in 2006 with an elementary teacher background and a current Microsoft instructional leader. Lori presented herself as a professional, knowledgeable member of the Board. I worked closely with her over the next 8 years in her role as Board President and as a member of the Board. […]
I’ve known Lori Oviatt for nearly twenty years. Through my professional work as a content strategist at Microsoft, through my service to Lake Washington Institute of Technology, and through my volunteer work in the community, my work and Lori’s in meaningful ways. I was the Chair of the Board of Trustees for LW Tech last […]
As a student representative on the Riverview School District Board of Directors from 2005-2007, I had the privilege of serving with and learning from a phenomenal group of education advocates, including Lori Oviatt. Riverview being the small community district it is, I knew Lori as a board member, my neighbor, and mother to a few […]
I worked with Lori Oviatt on the Riverview Board from 2006 until spring of 2015. During that time, Lori served as a board member at large, as board vice president, and also as board president. I endorse Lori for re-election to the RSD board because she: – has done the hard work of learning the […]