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.
Kevin (KJ) Johnson
Burlington, Washington
Kevin “KJ” Johnson is a Principal at The Lucille Umbarger Middle School in the Burlington-Edison School District who helps his school community by bringing love and positivity to the Burlington community by celebrating successes in our school’s community. KJ specializes in core value and character development in schools and has recently helped to transition a K-8 school into a Middle School; which involved merging multiple communities into one, rebranding the school, and building a new culture from many differing pieces. In his spare time, KJ enjoys his beautiful family, going to live comedy shows, and laughing loudly with friends and family.
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!
Naudia Bosch
Bothell, Washington
Naudia Bosch is the Activities Coordinator and ASB Advisor at North Creek High School in Washington who helps cultivate a positive climate and culture by working with her high school students to create meaningful and impactful shared experiences. Naudia promotes and teaches servant-leadership in her programs and works to empower student leaders to create and implement student activities that foster positive connections, relationships, and pride in her school. Her ASB students have worked hard to earn School of Distinction awards through Jostens Renaissance. In her spare time, Naudia enjoys working out, baseball (attending kids’ games as well as watching Mariners games), and spending sunny days anywhere near the water.
Get in touch with Naudia! If you live near Bothell and want to connect with her or other Renaissance educators in your area, email Renaissance@jostens.com and we’ll connect you!
Kyla Ritchey
Washougal, Washington
Kyla Ritchey is an American Sign Language and Leadership in Project Management teacher, ASB adviser, and cheer coach at Washougal High School. Through student leadership, relationship building, and a culture of belonging. She believes that when students are trusted with real responsibility, supported, and given ownership of their ideas, they become powerful catalysts for change. As the ASB adviser, she works alongside students as they design and implement initiatives focused on recognition, gratitude, service, school spirit, and belonging. Under her leadership, Washougal High School has earned Jostens Renaissance School of Distinction awards, including Platinum. Rather than leading from the front, Kyla focuses on helping students develop their own ideas, refine their plans, access resources, advocate for their goals, and see projects through to completion. Her passion for creating welcoming and supportive school communities is also influenced by her experience working with diverse learners and as the parent of a child with disabilities. These experiences have reinforced her belief that every student deserves to feel valued, connected, supported, and capable of success. Outside of school, Kyla enjoys spending time with her family, coaching cheer, supporting student activities, and learning new ways to strengthen school culture.
Get in touch with Kyla! If you live near Washougal and want to connect with her or other Renaissance educators in your area, email Renaissance@jostens.com and we’ll connect you!