Founded in 1957
The Portland Council of the International Reading Association (PCIRA) is dedicated to imparting the value of literacy, increasing the understanding of literacy and promoting equitable access to reading and writing in the school and community. We provide a forum for teachers and community members to explore current
literacy theories and practices, thus enhancing the teaching of reading and writing, and promoting lifelong literacy.
Annual Projects, Programs, and Communications:
• The African-American Read-In
• Celebrate Literacy Awards
• Teachers As Readers groups
• The Reading Forecaster newsletter (3 issues)
• Member Listserv
• Professional Development Events for K-12 Teachers
Board Members
Co-Presidents: Becky Bard, Tigard-Tualatin SD Email: bards4@comcast.net
Barbara Kutasz, Portland Public Schools Email: bkutasz@pps.net
Past President: Nathan Traller, Beaverton SD
Secretary: Nancy Wiebelhaus, North Clackamas SD
Treasurer: Barb Keller, (retired) Parkrose SD
Membership: Penny Plavala, Multnomah ESD Email: pplavala@mesd.k12.or.us
At Large:
René Dernbach, Retired, Hillsboro SD
Rich Feely, Beaverton SD
Joni Fineberg, Substitute
Joan Flora, Canby SD
DeAnne Fuhriman, Oregon City SD
Sarah Hagestedt, Oregon Trail SD
Terri Hjelm, (Retired) Portland Public Schools
Joyce Iliff, Portland Public Schools
Dot McElhone, Portland State University
Susan Payne, Tigard-Tualatin SD
Lindy Sproul, West Linn / Wilsonville SD
Debbie Tofte, Newberg
Mentor:
Anne Kolibaba, Reynolds School District
Photo: Board Retreat 2009
Rich, Barb, Barbara, Chrissy, Jody, Nathan, Becky, and Nancy
