Oregon City, OR – The Oregon City School Board of Directors has named Dr. Dayle Spitzer, as superintendent of the Oregon City School District, effective July 1, 2022.
After a comprehensive search process that included input from a variety of community members, parents, students, and staff, the Board of Directors selected Dr. Dayle Spitzer to be the next educational leader in Oregon City.
“Dr. Dayle Spitzer is dedicated to the education, achievement and growth of students. She has effectively developed and supervised programs to improve student success and is an experienced instructional leader. The Oregon City School Board is pleased to welcome her as our Superintendent and looks forward to her service to our community, students and families.”- Board Chair, Mandi Philpott
Dr. Spitzer has spent her career in the Hillsboro School District. Spitzer began her career as a middle school and elementary teacher and then served as a teacher on special assignment (TOSA), supporting the improvement of Effective Teaching Strategies K-12, and mentoring new teachers. In 2007 Dr. Spitzer accepted a principalship at Minter Bridge Elementary School, successfully launching and growing the school's Dual Language Program and the school was recognized by the state for closing the achievement gap.
Dr. Spitzer served as the Executive Director of Elementary Schools from 2011 to 2015, and has been the Assistant Superintendent for the Hillsboro School District since 2015, where she directly supervised high schools, celebrated the improvement of graduation rates by almost 10%, and was a leader and champion for the district’s Pathways Center.
“I am excited to be joining the rich community of Oregon City. It is a true honor to be chosen by the Board as your next superintendent. In the next few months I look forward to talking with students, parents, staff and community members and learning more about what you see as strengths in the district and hopes for the future. This summer I will be out and about and am eager to meet you! ” said Spitzer.
Dr. Spitzer completed her doctorate from the University of Oregon in 2021.