May 16, 2019
Legislative Update
The legislative session ended on Sunday April 28th at midnight. Hundreds of bills were considered this session as well as fixes for the budget issues that schools […]
Program Pride
Kent Simpson recognized with retirement apple at May board meeting
The ESD 112 Board of Directors presented Kent Simpson with his retirement apple at [...]
ESD 112 communications team takes home 18 state awards
Lori Oberheide and Monique Dugaw with Jessica De Barros (middle) of PSESD at [...]
Capturing a community’s prevention hopes & concerns with an interactive poster
Angela Johnson, Community Prevention Project Coordinator, facilitated a town hall meeting in late April [...]
Around the Water Cooler
Happy 60th, Tim!
Little did Tim know that all the staff would sing Happy Birthday to [...]
Teaching & Learning department celebrates National Smile Day
On Friday, May 31, the Teaching & Learning department staff was surprised by a [...]
Sarah Coomber’s memoir, Same Moon, now in print!
Before she starting working at the ESD over four years ago, Sarah Coomber of [...]
Face to Face
Spotlight on Molly Daley
Molly Daley is the Regional Mathematics Coordinator for STEM Initiatives in the Student & School Success Department. How long have [...]
Spotlight on Kristina Wambold
Kristina Wambold is a Digital Learning Coach for ESD 112 in the Teaching & Learning department. Kristina and her [...]
Spotlight on Julie Gaetze
Julie Gaetze (pronounced "Gates") manages the Print Center for the Communications & Public Engagement department. Julie and her husband [...]
Kristine Neff, School Nurse Corps (Kalama)
Kristine Neff is a shining example of how a great school nurse is often so much more than just a nurse, but functions as a connector between students, school and community. When the Kelso/Longview Elks donated over $500 to the Kalama School District to purchase shoes for students at Payless before it went out of business, Kristine was tasked with the job. She was able to get 25 pairs of shoes for kids in need. “It was one of those moments where I get to do a little good to make a child happy and smile,” she says.
Thank you to the Kelso/Longview Elks for the shoes and to Kristine for coordinating their purchase and distribution!
Kristine is amazing and does great outreach for the students in her district!
Julia Kintz, Health Services Manager, Specialized Student Services
Gettin' Groovy for the End of Year Party
ESD Connects members were spotted on the patio in May busy at work preparing for far-out festivities on June 14, thanks to tie-dye teacher Marney Hefflin!
