Sara Johnson

Focused education leader with doctorate degree in Leadership and experience helping systems, educators, and students achieve outstanding opportunities for all. Talented at building lasting, collaborative relationships and partnering with others to meet the mission and vision of the people and organization.

• Crook County School District, Impressive Student and System Outcomes, Graduation rate growth from 56 to 99%, High outcomes in Special Education graduation, CTE Renewal, regeneration, and expansion, Improvement in reading and math, Increased district enrollment – even throughout COVID, Innovative Behavior Support Systems, Expanded opportunities for all students
• Sumner School District, Dramatic student learning improvement, Graduation rate turn-around, Increase in attendance, Decreased suspensions and expulsions, Passage of Facilities Improvement Bond, Technology Bond, and Operating Levy

• Committed to inspiring and fostering collaboration.
• Consistently apply team-based problem-solving.
• Focused on ensuring enhanced opportunities for ALL students.
• Strong in system leadership, and development.
• A track record of effectively translating knowledge into actionable outcomes.
• Genuinely eager to support individuals in realizing their goals, mission, and potential.

• Oregon Association of Superintendent Executives Board
• Oregon Women Superintendents Executive Committee
• National Association of School Psychologists
• Expert Reviewer for Oregon Department of Education
• Superintendent’s Leadership Institute Graduate
• Superintendent Equity Academy Completion
• Presenter for Coalition of Oregon School Administrators, Multiple Presentations (2007-2023)

• Oregon Superintendent of the Year, 2023
• Oregon Principal of the Year and National Distinguished Principal, 2007
• TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) – 2008
• Recognition for School Excellence in Reading, Math, Science – 2008
• All Star Leadership Award (2003-2006)
• District Progress Award (2003-2005)
• Oregon Program of Merit and National Title I Distinguished School, 2002
• Boss of the Year, Harney County Chamber, 2001
• Educator of the Year, Harney County School District, 1999

Dr. Joel Hoff, Assistant Superintendent, Crook County School District, 471 Ochoco Plaza, Prineville, OR, 97754, joel.hoff@crookcountyschools.org, (541)954-0643

George Mendoza, COSA Past President, Superintendent LaGrande, 1305 N. Willow St., LaGrande, OR, george.mendoza@lagrandesd.org, (509)851-2234; (541(663)-3200

Patti Norris, School Board Member (2023), 2398 SE Blue Skies Lane, Prineville, OR 97754, Norrismktg@gmail.com, (541)815-7263

• Crook County Education Foundation
• Crook County Foundation
• Crook River Round-Up Foundation Board
• Prineville Economic Development Board
• Local Public Safety Coordinating Council