Dr. Shawn Farrens
Position 4, Zone At-Large
Served Since: Appointed October 28, 2021
Term Ends: June 30, 2025 (An election will be held in May 2023 to fill the remaining portion of the unexpired term)
Email: farrens3@gresham.k12.or.us
Phone: (503) 261-4550
Dr. Shawn Farrens graduated from Reynolds High School in Troutdale. He obtained a B.A. from Hope International University, a M.A.T. from Concordia University, a special education endorsement and administrative license from the University of Portland, and a Doctorate degree from Walden University.
He is currently the Director of HR/Principal of Baker Charters Schools, but the largest part of his education career was spent as a special education teacher in the Gresham-Barlow School District. Prior to his career in education, he served as an infantryman in U.S. Army.
