The Forest Grove School District (FGSD) is pleased to announce that, after a comprehensive interview process, Assistant Principal Brian Burke has been selected as the next principal at Forest Grove High School (FGHS). He will begin this new position on July 1, 2025.
Mr. Burke has served as a Vice Principal at FGHS for 14 years where he has worked tirelessly to build relationships with both students, staff, and the community. Brian has been instrumental in helping to improve student achievement, strengthen academic rigor, and increase graduation rates. He is a collaborative leader whose passion and empathy have allowed him to make powerful connections within the school community.
Prior to his time with FGHS, Mr. Burke held several positions in the Sherwood School District, including Interim Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, Social Studies Department Chair, Social Studies Teacher, and Varsity Boys Basketball Coach.
Brian holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Linfield College.
“I am both excited and honored to serve as the next principal of Forest Grove High School. I look forward to serving the students and families of Cornelius, Forest Grove, and the surrounding areas, as well as the staff of Forest Grove High School,” remarked Brian when asked what he is looking forward to with this new position. “I care deeply about our school and look forward to building on the past progress we have made by continuing to make Forest Grove High School a place of academic excellence and opportunity, where all students and staff are seen, heard, and valued.”
The District is excited for Brian to lead FGHS students, staff, and community to new heights.
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El Distrito Escolar de Forest Grove (FGSD) se complace en anunciar que, tras un exhaustivo proceso de entrevistas, el subdirector Brian Burke ha sido seleccionado como el próximo director de la Escuela Preparatoria Forest Grove (FGHS). Asumirá este nuevo cargo el 1 de julio de 2025.
El Sr. Burke se ha desempeñado como subdirector en FGHS durante 14 años, donde ha trabajado incansablemente para forjar relaciones con los estudiantes, el personal y la comunidad. Brian ha sido fundamental para mejorar el rendimiento estudiantil, fortalecer el rigor académico y aumentar las tasas de graduación. Es un líder colaborativo cuya pasión y empatía le han permitido forjar vínculos sólidos dentro de la comunidad escolar.
Antes de su tiempo en FGHS, el Sr. Burke ocupó varios cargos en el Distrito Escolar de Sherwood, incluyendo subdirector interino, decano de estudiantes, director del Departamento de Estudios Sociales, profesor de Estudios Sociales y entrenador del equipo de baloncesto masculino.
Brian tiene una Maestría en Liderazgo y Políticas Educativas de la Universidad Estatal de Portland y una Licenciatura en Historia de Linfield College.
“Me siento emocionado y honrado de ser el próximo director de la Preparatoria Forest Grove. Espero servir a los estudiantes y familias de Cornelius, Forest Grove y sus alrededores, así como al personal de la Preparatoria Forest Grove”, comentó Brian cuando se le preguntó qué esperaba con este nuevo puesto. “Me importa mucho nuestra escuela y espero seguir construyendo sobre el progreso que hemos logrado, haciendo de la Preparatoria Forest Grove un lugar de excelencia académica y oportunidades, donde todos los estudiantes y el personal sean vistos, escuchados y valorados”.
El Distrito está entusiasmado de que Brian lidere a los estudiantes, el personal y la comunidad de FGHS hacia nuevas metas.