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The Oregon Small Schools Association (OSSA) is proud to announce that Aaron Miller has been named its 2021 Administrator of the Year.  Miller is the superintendent of Vernonia School District, located in Vernonia, Oregon, in Columbia County.

When Miller took over the helm at Vernonia several years ago, the district was struggling financially and academically.  Under his leadership, the district is financially secure, the facilities have been updated and the district has seen long with tremendous improvements with student achievement and growth.

The Oregon Small Schools Association is pleased to announce its 2021 scholarship winners. The $1,000 scholarships are for students of OSSA-member districts, with three each awarded for 1A, 2A and 3A. Scholarships may be used for a two- or four-year university, trade, or professional/technical school.

The 2021 winners are:

Dr. Charlene Williams is the current Director and Deputy Superintendent of Public Education at the Oregon Department of Education (ODE). With more than 25 years of experience in education, she has had the privilege of working with school communities to improve attendance, enrollment, and academic outcomes for students. Her aim is to help educators and families eliminate opportunity and outcome disparities so each student is able to thrive.