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Vernier Science Education CEO Jill Hedrick, wearing a blue button-down shirt and a scarf, stands in front of a desk.

In Conversation: Jill Hedrick, CEO, Vernier Science Education

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September 5, 2025August 8, 2025 Written by Garrett Andrews

Profile: Perpetual Motion

Beaverton-based Vernier Science Education has provided tools for science classrooms since 1981. Now the company is transitioning to a perpetual purpose trust so it can maintain its commitment to serving teachers — and has hired a new CEO to lead the way.

August 29, 2025May 24, 2024 Written by Christen McCurdy

Under New Ownership Model, Grand Central Can’t Be Bought or Sold

CEO Claire Randall says the company will launch a capital campaign to fund its leadership transition.

April 10, 2023May 26, 2022 Written by Oregon Business

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