Jaime Cale is a Black and Indigenous, married mom of two sons, both attending Portland Public Schools.  She is a social worker, mediator, PPS employee and co-founder of Mxm Bloc.  Each of these roles haves heightened Jaime’s conviction that PPS  needs stronger leadership, rooted in a foundation of equity, and racial & and social justice. 

As a native Portlander, Jaime is well aware of the historical inequities that have impacted education in Portland for generations.  BIPOC students, Special Education students and those who are not native English speakers are consistently left behind.  The pattern of neglect that leaves these students marginalized must be changed.  Jaime pledges to disrupt the status quo, focus on equitable experiences and outcomes and help create a PPS where all children have access to the supports they need to be successful.