The following employees were recognized at the May and August 2025 Board of Directors meetings.

Erin Lucich (SaSS)

Erin Lucich was named the 2025 recipient of the AWSP President's Award. This award recognizes people who are focused on supporting school leaders, recognizing the importance of school leadership, and going above and beyond in the state of WA to ensure school leaders receive the professional learning, mentoring and support needed to be successful.

AWSP is thrilled to have another leader recognized in your incredible region for the amazing things happening for educators and leaders in 112!

– Jack Arend, Deputy Director, Association of Washington School Principals

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Christine Katon (SaSS)

The 'Together We Can' Conference in Cowlitz County focuses on supports and services for individuals with disabilities in Cowlitz County and the surrounding areas. At the April 2025 conference, Christine Katon, ESD 112 Youth Workforce Program Manager, received 'The Sarah Anderson Memorial Outstanding Direct Support Professional Award' for all the support and services she and her colleagues, through the YES Program, provide to the students in Cowlitz County and surrounding areas. Christine was nominated by several students in the districts she supports.

Christine Katon (SaSS)

Chris King is the Early Achievers Coach for Kelso Christian Academy. They shared the following:

Our Early Achievers Coach has been an invaluable resource for both our facility and the families under our care. She makes sure to follow up on children's progress every time she visits our facility. She is available for us to contact and always offers help to both our staff, children, and parents as needed.
-Kelso Christian Academy

SELF & ESD 112 ECE Staff

ECE recognizes the following SELF and ESD staff for going above and beyond to support the needs of one of our families:

SELF staff: Taylor Canham, Nancy Posadas-Mejia, LeighAnn Scott, Diana Jaramillo Pardo

ESD 112 staff: Leslie Moorehead, Rachel Fox, Ray Thorne