Our Priorities

With the guiding principle to enrich the educational experience and set all Beaverton High students up for success.

Success Fund priority investments are focused on four major areas:

Academic Programs

  • Enrich the academic experience for ALL students.
  • Increase participation in challenging coursework.
  • Expand and modernize curricular offerings to provide rich, diverse experiences.
  • Provide venues for students to explore college and career opportunities.
  • Provide a well-rounded arts and culture foundation.
  • Enrich the experience and expertise of the BHS faculty and staff.
  • Engage community partners in helping support academic programs.

Student Support

  • Create equitable opportunities for ALL students.
  • Provide access to financial support to help ensure students can fully engage in academic, athletic, and extra-curricular activities and advanced placement opportunities.
  • Enlist adult participation and mentorship to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Support and provide assistance to help meet the needs of displaced, homeless students.
  • Encourage stronger participation with parents and families.

Technology

  • Increase access to technology in the classroom.
  • Foster teacher expertise in the use of technology as a tool for instruction.
  • Create 21st century learning spaces.
  • Eliminate technology gaps to enrich the educational experience for all students.

Facilities

  • Improve the function and appearance of the school.
  • Create welcoming student and community spaces.
  • Foster school pride throughout the school grounds.

The Success Fund will support the goals of the Beaverton High School strategic plan.

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“With the help of our donors and supporters, we’re changing the way we look at and fund educational opportunities for Beaverton High School students. The Beaverton High community is strong, and alumni, parents and businesses alike have stepped up to help the school grow and thrive, ensuring students have every possible chance to succeed.”

– Doug Johanson, Former Board President

Our Sponsors

Board of Directors

Josh Kolberg

PRESIDENT

Josh is the President of PKA Architects, a healthcare design firm based in Portland. He graduated from Beaverton High in 1994. He has one son who is currently attending BHS and another in the 5th grade.

Alyson Austin

VICE PRESIDENT

Alyson is a Portland native whose father, uncle and husband both attended Beaverton High School. She is a real estate agent with Madison Street Realty, which she started with her sister, Amanda. Alyson has a daughter that attends Beaverton High school and a son who will be a future Beaver.

Andrea Costello

BOARD MEMBER

A Portland native, Andrea is a Senior Marketing Manager for Comcast focusing on Media Strategy and Sponsorship Marketing across the West Division for the Xfinity and Comcast Business Brands. She has 2 boys at BHS (Class of 2021 and 2024).

Erica Bayless

BOARD MEMBER

Erin Westhaver

BOARD MEMBER

Erin is a Uof O grad and Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist with Weir ESCO who previously spent 9 years with Nike. She has three boys, one who is currently attending BHS and two future Beavers.

Kimber Hanken

BOARD MEMBER

Kimberlee is a Development Director at her alma mater, Willamette University. She has two daughters–one at BHS and another who will be in the future.

Patrick Wilde

BOARD MEMBER

Patrick is a Managing Partner at The Green Cities Company, a real estate investment management company based in Portland. He has a daughter attending BHS and a son who will attend in the future.

Andrew Kearl

BHS PRINCIPAL

Andrew Kearl is a relationship driven leader who is proud to work alongside the Beaverton High School community. He grew up in Portland, Oregon but has taught as a language arts teacher in New York City, Denver, and Seattle before moving home to become a school leader. He believes in building impactful and collaborative systems that support students and help close opportunity gaps.