Area 5
Representative: Marge Burak
1. Where did you go to college and why did you
choose this school?
Pacific University and Portland State University
2. Where have you taught? What grade level(s)?
Forest Grove, Wilsonville, Prineville, Waldport, New
Mexico, levels 5-12
3. What is your current professional focus (job)?
Waldport high School 9012
4. How and why did you get involved with OCTM?
Jim Specht introduced me to the values of OCTM.
5. What kind of math leadership roles have you
taken in the Oregon Math Community?
Area Rep, OML Co-Chair
6. What are you passionate about (personal or
professional)?
Nature and learning
7. What one word do you think best describes you?
Efficient