Recognized K-12 Education Expert

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Superintendent | School Safety & Policy Expert | Expert Witness Providing expert witness services from case inception through resolution across the United States and Canada. Determining the merit of a case, assisting with deposition focus and questioning, conducting file and deposition review and analysis, providing expert reports, and offering testimony at deposition and trial are some of the services provided. Providing quality comprehensive services for plaintiff and defendant attorneys in high-profile and complicated cases. With 33+ years leading in K-12 education, Dr. Mann has overseen district operations in urban, suburban, and rural communities. Since 2012, he has served as Superintendent of Schools. With expertise in strategic planning, governance, and the development of safe and effective learning environments. Dr. Mann holds a Doctorate in Education (D.Ed.) from the University of Oregon, and has background and expertise allowing evaluation and opinions in areas including, but not limited to: • School Safety & Student Well-being: Preventing and responding to misconduct, including bullying, harassment and intimidation. • Policy Compliance: Local, state, and federal regulations, including IDEA and Title IX compliance, sexual misconduct and other investigations. • Human Resources: Recruiting, training, and evaluating school administrators, educators, and support staff. • Student Success: Students' social and emotional wellbeing, including school-based mental health and addiction recovery support systems. • Student Opportunity: Promoting access to quality education and resources that support academic achievement. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2012-Present Superintendent of Schools - MOLALLA RIVER SCHOOLS - Molalla, OR • 2550 students; 230 employees • Semi-rural community 30 miles south of Portland 2010-2012 Assistant Superintendent - REYNOLDS SCHOOL DISTRICT - Gresham, OR • 11,500 students; 1200+ employees • One of the most economically & racially diverse communities in the Portland area 2004-2010 Principal, Walt Morey Middle School - REYNOLDS SCHOOL DISTRICT - Gresham, OR • 750 students; 60+ employees • Diverse suburban community east of Portland 1998-2004 Principal, Duniway Middle School - MCMINNVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT - McMinnville, OR • 550 students; 50+ employees • Diverse suburban/semi-rural community in mid-Willamette Valley 1994-1998 Teacher, Language Arts & Social Studies - TIGARD-TUALATIN SCHOOL DISTRICT - Tigard, OR • Serving diverse suburban community in a school with 900 students 1992-1993 Writing Instructor - MT. HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Troutdale, OR • Serving a diverse student population from areas surrounding East Portland 1990-1992 English Language Instructor - GEOS LANGUAGE SYSTEMS - Fukuoka, Japan • Teaching English to students ranging from high school age through older adult UNIVERSITY OF OREGON ADJUNCT FACULTY • Education Policy Analysis 2025 • Leadership for Equity in Education 2024 EDUCATION Doctor of Education - University of Oregon 2024 Master of Arts in Teaching - Lewis & Clark College 1994 Bachelor of Arts in English - Oregon State University 1990 LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATES • Oregon Professional Administrator License (Exp. 2027) • Oregon Professional Teaching License (Exp. 2028) • Harvard University 2012 Institute for Superintendents and District Leaders