What is the name of your department?

Specialized Student Services: ESA

What is the name of your program?

Student Records

What is your job title?

Student Records Specialist

How long have you been in your position?

About 3.5 yrs

Who is your supervisor?

Jeffrey Niess, Executive Director for Specialized Student Services 

How many employees work in your program?

About 325

Who are your program’s customers?

SPED students for all of ESA 28 districts

Do you work with other agencies (state, private, etc.)?

I respond to all records requests from school districts, and state and local agencies such as DSHS and DCYF.

Where do employees in your program work? (Vancouver office, field sites, schools, which counties, etc.)

Most of our staff works in the field at our 28 districts and schools covering 6 different counties. I mostly work with teachers, Assistant Administrators and related service providers.

What are your biggest strengths – what expertise can you share with the group?

I have attention to detail and advanced Excel skills.

What do you like most about working here?

I love the camaraderie and graciousness of all employees, and I love working with computers and spreadsheets.

What is the best memory you have from your work here so far?

The 1969 end of school party.  Far out, man!