NORTHWEST REGION
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska
Hello NW Region Family!
That’s right—if you’re connected to Renaissance in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Alaska, you’re part of our NW Region Family! 🎉
I’m Mark Brown, your NW Region Champion, and I’m thrilled to invite you to get connected with our incredible community. Across our region, passionate educators are fired up about building strong school climates and cultures—and we want YOU to be part of it!
Join our NW Region Facebook page to share ideas, gather inspiration, and cheer each other on throughout the year.
Got questions? Reach out anytime! I can also connect you with two amazing NW Region Ambassadors, Kevin “KJ” Johnson and Jamie Mooring. The three of us are here, ready and excited to support you however we can.
Let’s make this an unforgettable year together—welcome to the family!
MEET YOUR CHAMPION
Renaissance Champions lead their region with a philosophy fueled by passion, positivity, and the belief that culture and climate change everything. In addition to supporting their Renaissance Ambassadors and other educators in their region, they spark joy, recognize greatness, and create environments where teachers love their jobs and students thrive in school.
Mark Brown currently serves as Principal at Newberg High School in Newberg, Oregon. Prior to being an administrator, Mark spent several years as the Activities Director, and was also a Health teacher and Basketball coach at Newberg. Mark believes in the power of the Renaissance framework because of how it empowers and equips schools to highlight and celebrate individuals on their campus who are living life as the best version of themselves! Mark is thankful for the Renaissance community and the life-long friendships he has formed because of the connections he has made through Renaissance. Mark is passionate about serving students, Staffulty, and the greater school community at Newberg and is ALL IN on bringing Renaissance to life on his campus, while also doing everything he can to encourage and support other schools along their Renaissance journey.
Want to talk to Mark? He can answer all your questions about using Renaissance. Email him at brownm@newberg.k12.or.us.
MEET YOUR AMBASSADORS
Renaissance ambassadors build a vibrant network of educators who believe culture and climate support school success. As volunteers, Ambassadors form and maintain a sense community in their local area.
JAMIE MOORING
Puyallup, Washington
Jamie Mooring is a teacher, soccer coach and Renaissance adviser at Puyallup High School in Washington. With over 20 years of experience with Jostens Renaissance, she has been honored to be named both a Jostens Renaissance Educator of the Year and a member of the Hall of Fame.
Get in touch with Jamie! If you live near Puyallup and want to connect with Jamie or other Renaissance educators in your area, email Renaissance@jostens.com and we’ll connect you!
Kevin (KJ) Johnson
Burlington, Washington
Hi, I am Kevin Johnson (KJ) and I’m the Principal of The Lucille Umbarger Middle School in Burlington, Washington; this is our first year as a middle school (previously, our school was a K-8 site). As I enter year 8 as an administrator at LUMS, I am just as inspired, motivated, and excited to start the school year as I was in my first year in the role. Jostens Renaissance has everything to do with this, and I can’t wait to connect, communicate, and brainstorm with you about how we might be able to move your site into a similar positive community. It’s easier than you might be thinking, and I’d bet you are already doing a ton of “Renaissance-like” actions on your campus. Prior to being a Principal, I was a social studies teacher and coach at a high school in Bellingham, Washington for 18 years. My Renaissance journey began in 2012 with our Jostens Rep Scott Krenz, and I am excited to tell you about it. When I am not at school, I love spending time being my two daughters’ biggest fans; one is a Junior at Howard University in Washington, DC, the other is a sophomore at Sehome High School. My wife works in Real Estate, and we have been married for 24 years. As a family, we love to travel and laugh (really loud)!
Get in touch with KJ! If you live near Burlington and want to connect with KJ or other Renaissance educators in your area, email Renaissance@jostens.com and we’ll connect you!