It has been a pleasure serving as your OBEA President these last two years. We have been through changes and tough times, but we have continued to grow our circle of business educators. We were able to support each other with curriculum, network at conferences, and provide financial assistance through scholarships for educators to advance their education and attend conferences. 

I look forward to seeing many of you in October at the Oregon CTSO conference, where OBEA will be assisting with professional development sessions and networking opportunities. Thank you all for being business educators and providing Oregon students with the skills and experiences to help them become the next Oregon business person!

Kim Bezdek

OBEA President 2024-2026

Hello Business Educators! 

This is a wonderful time in education to pull our resources together and support one another through curriculum, articulation, and budgeting. I look forward to working with you and helping to continue growing this organization.  

I am an experienced and passionate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Business teacher in Bend, Oregon, currently teaching at Caldera High School within Bend‑La Pine Schools. I have nearly a decade of experience in business education and also serve in leadership roles as an Instructional Curriculum Coach and Leader and as a Tier 2 Interventionist. I have served as an interim assistant principal.

I am dedicated to helping students discover their passions and preparing them for future careers, while supporting staff development and schoolwide initiatives. I extend my impact beyond the classroom as a DECA advisor and junior varsity softball coach. Since 2022, I have been involved with the Oregon Business Education Association and the Western Business Education Association. 

I hold a Master of Public Administration, multiple teaching credentials, an administrative license, and National Board Certification in Career and Technical Education. I am currently the only NBCT teacher in Oregon in Business CTE. My work on Senate Bill 3 was recognized by the state treasurer when I was named Economics Educator of the Year. Recognized for my commitment to student success, I bring energy, leadership, and a student-centered approach to all aspects of my work. 

I hope you will consider joining OBEA and attending our upcoming conference in Ashland, OR, this October. 

Bekki Tucker

OBEA President 2026-2027