Park Academy
Craig Lowery has a strong background in education, with their most recent role being as the Head of School at Park Academy, where they have been since July 2016. Prior to this, they served as the Associate Director at Park Academy from May 2015 to June 2016. Additionally, they held the position of Principal at Bridges Middle School from June 2011 to June 2015, and they began their career as a Teacher/Counselor at Gately Academy in June 2006, where they worked until June 2011.
Craig Lowery has a diverse education history. From 1995 to 2000, they attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in English/Language Arts Teacher Education. Following this, from 2004 to 2007, they pursued a Master of Arts degree in Clinical and School Counseling at Portland State University. Most recently, from 2015 to 2021, Craig Lowery attended Lewis & Clark College, where they obtained a Doctor of Education degree in Education Leadership. Additionally, they hold an Administrative Licence, although specific details regarding its acquisition are not provided in the information provided.
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Park Academy
Park Academy is the only school in Oregon with an articulated elementary through high school curriculum specifically designed for students with dyslexia. Park Academy uses evidence-based methods that are multi-sensory, sequential, and highly structured. These techniques are applicable to all areas of study and have been proven to increase reading fluency and overall academic performance. Support systems are in place to ensure a respectful, welcoming, and family-like environment. Park Academy offers a low student-to-teacher ratio with a complete range of core academic and enrichment classes, including Theater, Spanish, Visual Arts, Music, Culinary Arts and Physical Education. Park Academy is located on South Shore Boulevard in Lake Oswego, approximately ten minutes south of downtown Portland. Park Academy is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission (AdvancED) and is a designated Candidate School with Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS). These organizations provide both program oversight and professional development resources.