Orcas Islander Tess White has graduated from Portland State University with a Master of Science in special education.

“During her tenure at Portland State, Tess set a remarkable standard for her family and friends by achieving no less than an A in each of her classes thereby obtaining a 4.0 average,” said her husband Greg.

Tess says she looks forward to bringing the professional skills that she has gained over the last five years of study to the Orcas community.