Mapps Sees Area’s Rejuvenation as Key to City’s RevivalBy Rob CullivanAs Portland continues to struggle with issues like crime, homelessness/houselessness and fentanyl overdoses, Mingus Mapps, a city commissioner running for mayor, pledged to make Parkrose a priority.“I’m really dedicated to getting ... » Learn More about Portland Mayoral Candidate Mingus Mapps Pledges to Help Parkrose
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What’s Actually Included in the Parkrose Area?
When people say "Parkrose," it can sometimes be difficult to know for certain what they are referring to. Are they talking about specifically the Parkrose neighborhood? The Parkrose School District or maybe Parkrose High School? Or maybe a more broad area, but if so, where does that area extend to? ... » Learn More about What’s Actually Included in the Parkrose Area?
Swimming and Water Polo (?!) in Parkrose w/ Gary & Melissa Muzzy | Parkrose Life Podcast #15
"Sports honestly saved my life," Gary Muzzy says in this conversation without any hesitation. For many years he has coached swimming and water polo at the youth and high school levels for both his organization Blue Crush and for Parkrose High School. As a swimmer herself, Gary's mother got him and ... » Learn More about Swimming and Water Polo (?!) in Parkrose w/ Gary & Melissa Muzzy | Parkrose Life Podcast #15
Parkrose Life Podcast 13: Community Connector Annette Stanhope
Since so many people in Parkrose know of Annette Stanhope and have benefited from her work in the community but don’t necessarily know her well, I wanted to ask Annette about her life and interests before and outside her life in Parkrose. She grew up in a musical family in Issaquah but spent a lot ... » Learn More about Parkrose Life Podcast 13: Community Connector Annette Stanhope
Parkrose Life Podcast 12: Parkrose HS Life Skills Teacher Jake Dorr
As the Life Skills Lead Teacher at Parkrose High School, Jake Dorr helps students with a range of challenges such as autism, Down syndrome, and other learning disabilities. He uniquely designs learning opportunities for his students based on their Individualized Education Plans (IEP). He also works ... » Learn More about Parkrose Life Podcast 12: Parkrose HS Life Skills Teacher Jake Dorr
Parkrose Life Podcast 8: Slavic Culture & Community w/ Masha Egorenko
Masha Egorenko works at Parkrose Middle School through IRCO as a Slavic Community Coordinator & Youth Advocate. I'm so thankful she talked with me for the podcast! I think this chat is beneficial for anyone who feels they don't have a great understanding of their Slavic neighbors. Keep reading ... » Learn More about Parkrose Life Podcast 8: Slavic Culture & Community w/ Masha Egorenko
Parkrose Life Podcast 5: Elevate Oregon Director & Basketball Coach Donell Morgan
Donell Morgan is the director of Elevate Oregon whose mentors build relationships with Parkrose students to promote education and help them develop leadership, life skills, and character. He is a former professional basketball player with college coaching experience who now coaches the Parkrose boys ... » Learn More about Parkrose Life Podcast 5: Elevate Oregon Director & Basketball Coach Donell Morgan
Parkrose Life Podcast 4: School Board Member, Pastor & Activist Ashley Brassea
Ashley Brassea and I first met because she was running for Parkrose School Board, and she was one of my first interviews for this website! (and she won!) She's definitely helped me get further connected in the community. She's a caring friend who lives in Maywood Park and is now Vice-Chair of the ... » Learn More about Parkrose Life Podcast 4: School Board Member, Pastor & Activist Ashley Brassea
Mother, Minister, and Equity-advocate Ashley Brassea Runs for Parkrose School Board
I met with Ashley Brassea and her husband Aaron at their home in Maywood Park where they’ve lived since 2008. They now have four children, two at Prescott Elementary: Cora (2nd grade), Marlowe (kindergarten), Emmie (2), and Desmond (10 months). Here’s a snip of our conversation. Bryan: The first ... » Learn More about Mother, Minister, and Equity-advocate Ashley Brassea Runs for Parkrose School Board
Super Volunteer Alisa Sherman Runs for Parkrose School Board
After rallying with many others in Parkrose to support education funding across Oregon, Alisa Sherman kindly welcomed me to her home in Parkrose Heights where she’s lived since 2012 with her husband Troy. Her children Kai, Noe, and Luka are in 5th, 2nd, and kindergarten at Sacramento Elementary ... » Learn More about Super Volunteer Alisa Sherman Runs for Parkrose School Board
