Dr. McEwen is a gifted orator, often called to speak on a local, state, and national basis. Her message is consistently about the responsibility we all have to ensure the success of each child in our community. Dr. Claudia Thomas, Former Mayor, City of Lakewood (WA)
While at Clover Park School District, Dr. McEwen was a champion for students, believing and practicing that all children can learn, succeed and contribute to their community. She promoted equality, equity and excellence in education with the district’s State of the Art Instruction™ curriculum, technology integration, and site based decision making. Sharon DeMyers, District Administrator
While at Clover Park School District, Dr. McEwen was a champion for students, believing and practicing that all children can learn, succeed and contribute to their community. She promoted equality, equity and excellence in education with the district’s State of the Art Instruction™ curriculum, technology integration, and site based decision making. Sharon DeMyers, District Administrator
Dr. McEwen has consistently demonstrated a mission-centered leadership style reflecting a strong academic framework in teaching and learning. Her value system is clearly centered on excellence and equity; her ability to connect her values to practice is noteworthy. Dr. Brian Benzel, Former Superintendent and College Vice President
Doris has developed an impressive grasp of the complexities of school districts...Doris possesses a natural ability to lead and maintain a positive, energetic attitude while digging in to solve challenging problems of curriculum and community relations. Dr. Nancy Golden, CEO, Oregon Education Investment Board.
You are an astute reader of people, and find the strengths in people on which you build...You are warm, have a lovely sense of humor, see weaknesses and concerns clearly but never descend into gossip, and most of all, hold your passion for our mission as a centering force. Dr. Sherry King, Former Executive Vice President, Pearson Education
Dr. McEwen strongly promotes moral and ethical standards in every classroom, every school, and throughout the district. She is a person of credibility, establishes trust with all publics served and is extremely selfless. She empowers staff and others to share in the decision-making process through collaboration and team building at all levels. Dr. McEwen approaches problems and failures as challenges and opportunities for improvement. She is a team builder and visionary at the same time. She is a person of true integrity...(she) has been an outstanding superintendent. Excepts from Commendation Letter, Clover Park School District Board of Directors (2007)
Dr. McEwen inspired us as our leader. Over the years, I have come to know and respect the diligent, intentional work she did on behalf of our students. I also came to know her as a professional colleague and continually learned from her example. Dr. McEwen is a compassionate and caring human being. She genuinely cares about students and always put them first. Dr. McEwen made many courageous decisions during her time in Clover Park. She never backed off from difficult conversations dealing with political, cultural, and social will. Robin Walter, Former Assistant Superintendent, Clover Park School District
I remember Dr. McEwen's love for poems and world literature. She found ways to introduce powerful and insightful literature that would inspire us and give us strength. Dr. McEwen's practice is inclusion for all children. She is passionate that all children can learn and succeed. She is approachable and sincerely wants to know - how the children are doing. I believe Dr. McEwen is about love, diversity, equality, and compassion. Dr. Simon Dalexy, Former Assistant Principal, Hudtloff Middle School (Clover Park School District)
In her role as Distinguished P-12 Educator at the University of Washington, Dr. McEwen served as a caring, knowledgeable, and insightful mentor. She brought to the college compelling classroom experiences that served as building blocks as my cohort of students examined problems of practice and current research based on best practice. Dr. McEwen also served as an effective facilitator for our discussion group. She served as a reflective listener and as a critical friend pushing us to examine our assumptions and challenged us to provide evidence to substantiate assertions. Paul Tytler, Principal, TAF Academy, Federal Way School District (WA)
You (Dr. McEwen) are an outstanding leader and educator in your management, ability to bring the community together, and willingness to challenge everyone's belief. After your seven year tenure in Clover Park, our students learn better, our staff teach better, and our communities are better served. Feng-Yi, Director of Assessment, Clover Park School District (WA)
The Center for Intercultural Innovations (TCII) applauds and promotes Dr. Doris McEwen as the kind of transformational leader needed to bring educational equity to the forefront of policy and practice so that all students in America have full access to a quality and equitable education. Helen Visarraga, MSW LCSW, Executive Director
Doris has developed an impressive grasp of the complexities of school districts...Doris possesses a natural ability to lead and maintain a positive, energetic attitude while digging in to solve challenging problems of curriculum and community relations. Dr. Nancy Golden, CEO, Oregon Education Investment Board.
You are an astute reader of people, and find the strengths in people on which you build...You are warm, have a lovely sense of humor, see weaknesses and concerns clearly but never descend into gossip, and most of all, hold your passion for our mission as a centering force. Dr. Sherry King, Former Executive Vice President, Pearson Education
Dr. McEwen strongly promotes moral and ethical standards in every classroom, every school, and throughout the district. She is a person of credibility, establishes trust with all publics served and is extremely selfless. She empowers staff and others to share in the decision-making process through collaboration and team building at all levels. Dr. McEwen approaches problems and failures as challenges and opportunities for improvement. She is a team builder and visionary at the same time. She is a person of true integrity...(she) has been an outstanding superintendent. Excepts from Commendation Letter, Clover Park School District Board of Directors (2007)
Dr. McEwen inspired us as our leader. Over the years, I have come to know and respect the diligent, intentional work she did on behalf of our students. I also came to know her as a professional colleague and continually learned from her example. Dr. McEwen is a compassionate and caring human being. She genuinely cares about students and always put them first. Dr. McEwen made many courageous decisions during her time in Clover Park. She never backed off from difficult conversations dealing with political, cultural, and social will. Robin Walter, Former Assistant Superintendent, Clover Park School District
I remember Dr. McEwen's love for poems and world literature. She found ways to introduce powerful and insightful literature that would inspire us and give us strength. Dr. McEwen's practice is inclusion for all children. She is passionate that all children can learn and succeed. She is approachable and sincerely wants to know - how the children are doing. I believe Dr. McEwen is about love, diversity, equality, and compassion. Dr. Simon Dalexy, Former Assistant Principal, Hudtloff Middle School (Clover Park School District)
In her role as Distinguished P-12 Educator at the University of Washington, Dr. McEwen served as a caring, knowledgeable, and insightful mentor. She brought to the college compelling classroom experiences that served as building blocks as my cohort of students examined problems of practice and current research based on best practice. Dr. McEwen also served as an effective facilitator for our discussion group. She served as a reflective listener and as a critical friend pushing us to examine our assumptions and challenged us to provide evidence to substantiate assertions. Paul Tytler, Principal, TAF Academy, Federal Way School District (WA)
You (Dr. McEwen) are an outstanding leader and educator in your management, ability to bring the community together, and willingness to challenge everyone's belief. After your seven year tenure in Clover Park, our students learn better, our staff teach better, and our communities are better served. Feng-Yi, Director of Assessment, Clover Park School District (WA)
The Center for Intercultural Innovations (TCII) applauds and promotes Dr. Doris McEwen as the kind of transformational leader needed to bring educational equity to the forefront of policy and practice so that all students in America have full access to a quality and equitable education. Helen Visarraga, MSW LCSW, Executive Director
