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  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
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Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 01.jpg
  • Brooklyn Buckner, 7, and her friend Ada Scout Johnson, 6, both of Albany, jump down the Capitol steps. Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 02.jpg
  • Anne Gibson  of Bend supports three siblings and a partner who are all teachers.<br />
<br />
Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 03.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 04.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 05.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 06.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 07.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 08.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 09.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 10.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 11.jpg
  • Sarah Swoffer, a teacher in Bend, climbs up to the Senate chamber with her son Thomas on her back. With her is her mom Anne Grinyer, an occupational therapist.<br />
Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 12.jpg
  • Emi Bursett, 6, looking over the edge of the Capitol Rotunda.<br />
Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 13.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 14.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 15.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 16.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 17.jpg
  • Rep. Suzanne Bonamici embraces teacher Nichole Watson.<br />
<br />
Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 18.jpg
  • OEA President John Larson.<br />
<br />
Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 19.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 20.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 21.jpg
  • “It’s their first march,” said Melenie Hammond, a PPS sub in Portland. Her children are Autumn, 6, and Albi, 3.<br />
Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 22.jpg
  • Teacher Nichole Watson.<br />
<br />
Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 23.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 25.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 27.jpg
  • Making signs befor the march are Midge Collins of Gresham-Barlow, Rikki Drews and Jessica Tabb of the Centennial District, Parklane Elementary <br />
<br />
Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 24.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 28.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 30.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 31.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 32.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 33.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 29.jpg
  • Rep. Suzanne Bonamici. <br />
<br />
Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 34.jpg
  • Patty Wentz, OEA.<br />
<br />
Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 35.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 36.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 37.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 39.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 38.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 40.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 42.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 41.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 43.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 45.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 46.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 47.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 49.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 48.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 44.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 52.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 51.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 50.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 53.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 54.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 56.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 55.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 58.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 60.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 59.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 61.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 63.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 62.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 65.jpg
  • Thousands of educators and their supporters from all over the state gather at the Oregon State Capitol to rally for adequate school funding. A select group of teachers and staff members spoke to Gov. Kate Brown about their experiences, and shared with her the challenges of being a teacher today.<br />
<br />
Photography by Thomas Patterson.
    OEA CAPITOL RALLY 64.jpg
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