EDUCATION · OR · 1982-1992
Matthew W. Prophet Jr.
Schools Supt · Portland · Oregon
On the record
First African-American Portland Schools Supt
Background
Matthew W. Prophet Jr. served as Schools Supt · Portland of Portland of Oregon from 1982–1992 (10 years). Took office after Robert W. Blanchard; succeeded by Jack Bierwirth. Note: First African-American Portland Schools Supt. Same-year political environment (1982): Governor Vic Atiyeh.
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Others who held this office in Oregon
- Jack Bierwirth (1992-1995)
- Robert W. Blanchard (1969-1980)
- Melvin W. Barnes (1958-1968)