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Volunteer Paul Hooper appointed to Washougal school board

Paul Hooper will begin his role as Washougal School Board’s No. 5 director a few months earlier than he originally anticipated. Hooper, who will run unopposed for the position in November, was appointed to the board on Aug. 12, replacing Chuck Carpenter, who resigned in June. Sadie McKenzie, Jim Cooper, Ida Royer and Jane Long selected Hooper over two other applicants — Jeannine Goodling, an at-risk student advocate for Evergreen Public Schools, and Frank Lassus, a retired high school math teacher.Hooper owns a small business and previously worked at Nike in a variety of roles, including Innovation Program Director, for more than 20 years. He has a biology degree from the University of Portland and a master’s of business administration degree from Portland State University.

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Paul Hooper will take the Washougal school board No. 5 director seat earlier than he originally anticipated.

Hooper, who is running unopposed for the position in the November election, was appointed to the board Aug. 12 to replace Chuck Carpenter, who resigned in June.

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