Mid-Valley Partnership
Our Mission
Working together in support of success for all of our students.
About the Mid-Valley Partnership
The Mid-Valley Partnership (MVP), established in 2004, is a partnership of local educational leaders. By focusing on collaboration opportunities among educational institutions, the MVP assists the local educational communities in identifying opportunities for transparency and shared resources.
The MVP is comprised of exceptional leaders from local communities including Linn and Benton Counties. The MVP convenes once a month. In addition, individual members frequently meet informally to discuss issues of interest.
Members of the MVP
Maria Delapoer: Mrs. Maria Delapoer has been Superintendent of the Greater Albany Public School District since July 2008. Prior to becoming Superintendent, Mrs. Delapoer served as the Director of Human Resources for the Greater Albany Public Schools. She also served as a middle school principal for 10 years and has worked for non-profit agencies throughout her career.
Larry Flick: Dr. Larry Flick has been Dean of the College of Education at Oregon State University since July 2011. He came to OSU in 1994. In 2003, Dr. Flick became chair of Science and Mathematics Education, and was appointed part-time associate dean of the College of Education in January 2011. His areas of specialization include the psychology of concept formation in science and methods of teaching which orient students toward big ideas in science and mathematics.
Dan Forbess: Mr. Dan Forbess has been Superintendent of the Philomath School District since July 2010. Prior to becoming Superintendent of the Philomath School District, Mr. Forbess served as the superintendent/principal for Oakland and North Douglas school districts in Southern Oregon. He began his administrative career in Camas Valley, where he served as superintendent/principal from 1996-2000. He earned a bachelor's degree in industrial technology and education from California State University Long Beach in 1979 and a master's degree in industrial education there in 1984.
Greg Hamann: Dr. Greg Hamann has been President of Linn-Benton Community College since February 2010. Prior to serving as President at Linn-Benton Community College, Dr. Hamann served as president of Clatsop Community College in Astoria since July of 2003. He has a doctorate in educational leadership from Gonzaga University and a master’s in counseling psychology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He earned his bachelor's degree in psychology and social studies at the University of Minnesota
Ann McLaughlin: Ms. Ann McLaughlin is the Special Assistant to the President at Oregon State University. She has been with Oregon State University since 1996. She serves as a liaison to the Office of the President for internal and external constituents, outreach and communication, and special projects in support of the institution. Ms. McLaughlin received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Oregon State University and her master's degree in Public Administration from Portland State University.
Erin Prince: Ms. Erin Prince is the Superintendent of the Corvallis School District. She has been with the Corvallis School District since July 2011. Ms. Prince earned a bachelor’s degree in education from OSU in 1984, a master’s degree in educational administration from Lewis & Clark College in 1998, and then, a doctorate in education from OSU in 2006. Prior to her position in Corvallis, she served as the assistant superintendent for the Sherwood School District.
Edward J. Ray: Dr. Edward Ray has been President of Oregon State University since 2003. Dr. Ray has overseen the expansion of the Degree Partnership Program (DPP) with the state’s community colleges, making it easier for students to complete four-year degrees. He has also fostered a partnership with the P-20 system to strengthen institutional connections and enhance the student experience.
Susan Waddell: Ms. Susan Waddell is the Superintendent of the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD (LBL). She came to LBL in 2001 as director of Electronic Learning, now part of Learning Options. Ms. Waddell has a Bachelor of Science and M.Ed. in Education Policy and Management from the University of Oregon, and teaching licensure from Oregon State University.