The following employees were recognized at the January 2023 Board of Directors meeting.

Robert Reyna & Kaela Praisewater​

Robert and Kaela were recognized for their support and organization of the ECE Policy Council.

Each time I attend I feel the growth in structure and communication. I am so grateful to be a part of this amazing team.

– Parent

ESD-U Team

ESD-U has been granted full approval as a Teacher Preparation Program from the PESB board.​ Thank you to Lori Jass, Alissa Jolly, Amy Glenn & Kathy Oh-Keith for their hard work!

Park Crest Inclusive Pre-K Staff

Elizabeth Kilbourn – ECEAP Lead Teacher, ESD 112 (SELF)
Becky McPhun – ECEAP Assistant, ESD 112 (SELF)
Rebecca Cunningham – Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Evergreen School District
Kelly Hagele – Paraeducator, Evergreen School District
Tina Hunter – LEAP & Pyramid Model Practitioner Coach, ESD 112
Cari Wood – LEAP & Pyramid Regional Consultant, ESD 112
Tarah Hardin – Park Crest Center Director, ESD 112 (SELF)

The inclusive partnership PreK classroom at Park Crest is the first PreK program in the state to meet fidelity in both Pyramid Model and LEAP. These staff training programs support classroom inclusionary practices to ensure the provision of meaningful instruction and socialization for all PreK students, regardless of readiness skills, disability, and/or overall development. We are very proud of this team and all of the hard work that they have put in over the past couple of years. The partnership and collaboration between the ECEAP and district special education staff is as essential, as it is amazing.

– Jeffrey Niess & Jodi Wall