After completing a multi-state search, the Southern Oregon Education Service District board is pleased to announce that three finalists have been selected for further consideration to be the next superintendent for SOESD. The selected finalists are:
Mark Angle-Hobson
Dr. Angle-Hobson has been Director of School Improvement Services with Southern Oregon ESD since 2018. Prior to that he served as Superintendent/Principal for Days Creek School District in Douglas County. Before moving to Southern Oregon, Dr. Angle-Hobson was Assistant Professor of Education at Concord University, Athens, West Virginia and Principal of the Spanishburg School in West Virginia. Dr. Angle-Hobson earned his doctorate degree in educational leadership, his master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, and his administrative credentials from the University of Virginia.
Brent Barry
Mr. Barry has been Superintendent of Phoenix-Talent Schools since 2017. Prior to that he served Phoenix-Talent Schools as Assistant Superintendent of Academics and Student Programs; Principal, Orchard Hill Elementary; and Assistant Principal, Phoenix High School for a total of 21 years with the district. Before joining Phoenix-Talent Schools, he taught Math and Health at North Medford High School in the Medford School District. Mr. Barry earned his master’s degree in education from Southern Oregon University and his administrative credentials from Portland State University.
Anthony Rosilez
Dr. Rosilez has been Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources with Silver Falls School District since 2024. Prior to that he served as the Executive Director of the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for five years and held the position of Vice President of Student and Personnel Services and legal counsel with Klamath Community College for two years. Dr. Rosilez earned his doctorate degree in educational leadership and policy analysis from the University of Wisconsin, a master’s degree in educational administration from California State University, San Bernardino, and his juris doctorate from UCLA School of Law. He earned his administrative credentials from California State University, San Bernardino.
Next Steps
The SOESD Board of Directors will begin background and reference checks for the finalists over the next week. Each finalist will be invited for a “day in the community” on Thursday, April 17, 2025. At that time, staff and members of the community will have an opportunity to meet the candidates. The staff and community “meet and greets” will be held:
Thursday, April 17, 2025
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
SOESD Administration Office – Upstairs Conference Room
101 North Grape Street in Medford, Oregon
Comment cards will be provided for participants to share thoughts with the Board of Directors after the event.
