Board of Directors

Cascade Virtual Academy is governed by a Board of Directors composed of three highly qualified members. We appreciate and respect our current board members and are always open to individuals interested in applying for consideration to join our board.

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Meet Our Board of Directors

Dr. Chet Edwards | Chair

Dr. Edwards brings more than 35 years of experience as an educational leader in Oregon. He is the executive director at Education Options Associates, a consulting firm providing strategic direction, fiscal management advice, program evaluation, and other administrative services for educational agencies serving youth in Oregon. Dr. Edwards has developed and administered the operation of alternative, charter, and career education centers throughout Oregon.
Email: chetedwards5@gmail.com


Harold “Skip” Adams | Treasurer

Mr. Adams has dedicated his career to working with students across the state of Oregon. He has experience as a classroom teacher, lead evaluator for AdvancED accreditation, and director of an alternative school. Mr. Adams earned his degrees from Lewis and Clark College and the University of Oregon. He has also served in the Oregon National Guard Reserve.

Email: adams5588@comcast.net


Robert Tatum | Secretary

Mr. Tatum has experience as a classroom and online teacher focusing on Career Technical Education. He has degrees from Universal Technical Institute, Oregon State University, San Diego State University, and University of Nevada Las Vegas. He is also a retired U.S. Navy officer with 20 years of active duty service.

Email: bobtatum@comcast.net


Lily Reishman | Member

Ms. Reishman has experience as a classroom, blended, and online educator, as well as a school administrator, serving in roles including teacher, 504 and MTSS Coordinator, Academic Director, School Principal, and BlendEd Coordinator. She holds degrees from Southern Oregon University and Lewis & Clark College, including a Master of Science in Educational Leadership, a Master of Arts in Teaching, and a Bachelor of Arts in History, Spanish, and Latin American Studies. She is licensed in PreK-12 Multiple Subjects, English Language Arts, and School Administration, and has extensive experience in virtual education, student support systems, and instructional leadership.

Email: lilyreishman@icloud.com

Date: Third Thursday of each month or more frequently as needed

Time: 11:30 AM

Meeting ID: 915 0788 7277

Via Teleconference:

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